Autism Spectrum Disorder

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 23, 2013 9:24 am

Autism is a complex brain disorder that first appears during early childhood. It affects how a person behaves and interacts with others. People with autism might not look you in the eye when talking.

Video Game Training Improves Cognitive Control in Older Adults

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 20, 2013 8:29 am

NOTE: VGH offers a free email subscription to our Health E-News periodical. Get important health news and alerts sent to your inbox. Sign-up now. Researchers found that seniors who play a 3-D video game improve their ability to sustain focus and multitask successfully.

VGH Health E-News

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 19, 2013 8:03 am

As we were developing our new, updated VGH website we envisioned not only how we wanted the content to appear but also how we might grow and better serve our community.

Let Baby Set the Delivery Date

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 18, 2013 9:33 am

NOTE: Sign-up to receive VGH's Health E-News: http://www.myvgh.org/email-subscription/ We tend to think of pregnancy as lasting for 9 months.

Project Joseph encourages each household to store water

PROJECT JOSEPH
September 17, 2013 6:38 pm

(Project Joseph is a committee formed of like-minded Christians who want to assist families, churches and our communities to become disaster prepared.

Public notice from Waypoint Services

VINTON TODAY
September 17, 2013 6:37 pm

Waypoint Services has transitioned from providing both domestic abuse and sexual assault victim services to providing domestic abuse victim services only.

Untreatable: Report by CDC details today’s drug-resistant health threats

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 16, 2013 5:26 pm

Landmark report ranks threats, outlines four core actions to halt resistance Every year, more than two million people in the United States get infections that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die as a result, according to a new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Despite drought, mosquitoes continue spreading West Nile virus in Iowa

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
September 13, 2013 10:27 am

Extreme heat has kept many Iowans indoors for the past several weeks. With cooler weather on the way, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that while mosquito activity may appear to be low because of the lengthy drought, cases of West Nile virus are consistent with recent years.

THE BIRTH OF A NEW WEBSITE

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 10, 2013 3:24 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics Announces New Campaign Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a level IV trauma center, based in Vinton with clinics in Atkins, Urbana, Van Horne and Vinton is pleased to announce the launch of a new effort to better connect with area residents.

VGH offering annual class for diabetics September 24

JULIE HANSEN, VGH DIABETES EDUCATOR
September 10, 2013 11:34 am

Virginia Gay Hospital’s Diabetes Education Program is offering a 2 hour Annual Class for those with diabetes on Tuesday, Sept 24th from 3:30- 5:30pm at the VGH café boardroom, lower level.