World Diabetes Day, Thursday, November 14

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 13, 2024 7:06 pm

World Diabetes Day will be recognized on Thursday, November 14. Join Virginia Gay Hospital and WEAR BLUE on World Diabetes Day, November 14th! Raising Awareness! Approximately 37.

Emma Benoit to speak at Benton Community November 25

BCSPC
November 13, 2024 6:59 pm

Benton Community School District would like to extend a warm welcome to any community member who would like to join us on Monday evening, November 25.Activities will begin at 4:00 p.

Safe Sitter Class offered at the Vinton Public Library

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
November 13, 2024 7:32 am

SafeSitter Essentials with CPR is a course recommended for students in grades 5th-8th grade. There is a class fee of $30 which includes a student workbook, drawstring bag, notepad, flashlight and band-aid dispenser.

November Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 30, 2024 8:29 pm

Attached you will find the November 2024 Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter.This edition features:Eat Protein for Aging WellRecipe for Beef StewPoultry Food SafetyMotivation to Move  Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar --  https://www.

Domestic Abuse Survivor Gives Hope to Those Struggling

VINTON TODAY
October 26, 2024 10:26 pm

Last month marked 5 years since I left an abusive relationship. It was one of the hardest but worthwhile things a person can do.On average it takes a person 7 times to leave an abusive relationship; and when I finally left for good, it was my 6th and final attempt.

Donate Blood at VGH Clinic Conference Room Tuesday, November 26

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 26, 2024 5:35 pm

Donate Blood at a LifeServe Blood Drive and know that your gift will support Virginia Gay Hospital directly. Your local blood donation makes a big difference!Donations will be collected at Virginia Gay Hospital's Clinic Conference Room on Tuesday, November 26 from 11:45 a.

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER PARTICIPATES IN THE WE GIVE BLOOD CAMPAIGN

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
October 24, 2024 12:01 pm

LifeServe Blood Center is excited to announce its participation in The We Give Blood campaign, a first of its kind nationally. To address the greatest need for blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competition.

ASAC Celebrates Its 46th Anniversary

ASAC
October 22, 2024 10:41 am

 The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) officially marked its 46th anniversary on October 18. Originally founded as two separate agencies addressing alcohol and drug use in the Cedar Rapids area, the two combined in 1978.

Donation from the Esther Hite Estate allows VGH to purchase EKG Equipment

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 21, 2024 12:02 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics extend our deepest gratitude to the Esther A. Hite Estate and her generous donation. This significant contribution has allowed us to purchase EKG machines for each of our outlying clinics, including those in Atkins, Urbana, and Van Horne.

SafeSitter Essentials with CPR Saturday, November 16

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 17, 2024 9:02 pm

SafeSitter Essentials with CPR is a course recommended for students in grades 5th-8th grade. There is a class fee of $30 which includes a student workbook, drawstring bag, notepad, flashlight and band-aid dispenser.