June Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
June 16, 2025 12:22 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the June 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Peas PleaseRecipe for Split Pea SoupPantry Staples, Amazing Dishes: Healthy Meals on a Budget!Wearable Technology in Fitness Check out upcoming health and human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

July Summer Meal Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 12, 2025 5:36 pm

For more information: Vinton Today - Healthy Kids Iowa Locations

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab Receives Zero Deficiency Survey

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 11, 2025 9:57 pm

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab is proud to announce that it has received a Zero Deficiency rating on its most recent survey conducted by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.

June Summer Meal Menu

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
June 11, 2025 12:19 pm

For more information:  Vinton Today - Healthy Kids Iowa Locations

VGH Needs Your Input

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 4, 2025 11:49 am

We Need Your Input!Virginia Gay Hospital is conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment Survey, and we want to hear from YOU! This survey is anonymous!Your feedback will help us better understand the health needs of our community and guide us in improving and expanding our services.

Give Blood this Thursday, 12-5 at the Vinton Skate Center

RED CROSS
June 3, 2025 12:24 pm

The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive this Thursday at the skate center, 12-5. Call 1-800-red-cross to sign up or go to redcrossblood.

2025 BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE

BENTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE
May 25, 2025 7:25 pm

Please join us at the American Cancer Society’s Benton County Relay For Life on Sunday, June 1st at the Benton Community MS/HS Track from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Grassley Highlights Services to Help Iowans Struggling with Mental Health

SENATOR CHARLES GRASSLEY
May 22, 2025 12:02 pm

This month of May is a month that’s devoted to what we call Mental Health Awareness Month.   So, every day, we know Americans cope with depression, anxiety, loneliness [and] hopelessness without a support system to help alleviate the burden.

Make it OK!

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
May 20, 2025 12:19 pm

VPL Staff is helping to #MakeItOK! We're rocking our green OK t-shirts today to help end the stigma surrounding mental health conditions.It’s OK to talk about mental illness — talking makes people feel less alone.

Iowa Legislature Passes Mason's Law, makes way for Pediatric Palliative License

VINTON TODAY
May 19, 2025 2:02 pm

Bill heads to Governor's desk to sign into law, marking a milestone for medically fragile children and their familiesIowa has made history. With final approval from both chambers of the Iowa Legislature, "Mason's Law" (House File HF 933) has officially passed, making Iowa the first state poised to authorize a specialized Pediatric Palliative Care Center license.