U.S. breastfeeding rates continue to rise

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 2, 2013 8:34 am

U.S. breastfeeding rates continue to rise Keeping moms and babies together during the hospital stay is important to progress Breastfeeding rates have continued to rise over the past decade, according to data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Cyclospora Update: Source Identified

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 31, 2013 10:53 am

IDPH, CDC, Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, the State Hygienic Laboratory and local public health agencies are investigating an outbreak caused by Cyclospora.

Ticks Likely Source for New Heartland Virus

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 31, 2013 10:39 am

What is a phlebovirus? "Phlebovirus" is the name for a family of related viruses. Viruses in this family are found all over the world. Some of these viruses can cause people to get sick.

Investigation of an Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in the US

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 29, 2013 9:02 am

Updated by CDC: 7/26/13 On June 28, 2013, CDC was notified of 2 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection in Iowa residents who had become ill in June and did not have a history of international travel during the 14 days before the onset of illness.

IDPH Investigates Increase in Salmonella Cases

VINTON TODAY
July 26, 2013 11:55 am

Illness can be avoided by proper food preparation   Over the past several weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and local public health agencies have received 26 reports in 19 counties of illness linked to a relatively uncommon strain of Salmonella.

Fair Time: Start a Healthy Eating Plan

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 26, 2013 10:29 am

It’s always fun to attend the annual Benton County Fair to ride the rides, visit the displays, see the farm animals, maybe catch a race, and try a sampling of delicious fried treats.

Accredited with Zero Deficiencies: Atkins Family Medical Clinic

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 24, 2013 2:22 pm

Recently, Virginia Gay Hospital’s Atkins Family Medical Clinic (AFMC) underwent a comprehensive Rural Health Clinic (RHC) Accreditation Program by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF).

Exercise and immunity

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 23, 2013 8:35 am

Battling another cough or cold? Feeling tired all the time? Taking a daily walk or following a simple exercise routine a few times a week may help you feel better.

IDPH Reminds RAGBRAI Riders to Be Sun-Safe

VINTON TODAY
July 22, 2013 7:20 pm

Public health research, free sunscreen part of this year’s event As thousands of bicyclists cross Iowa on the 41st Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds participants and volunteers along the route to protect themselves from the sun and heat.

How is diabetes managed?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 19, 2013 10:02 am

How is diabetes managed? Before the discovery of insulin in 1921, everyone with type 1 diabetes died within a few years after diagnosis. Although insulin is not considered a cure, its discovery was the first major breakthrough in diabetes treatment.