Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Words on Wellness Newsletter April 2017

VINTON TODAY
March 14, 2017 12:00 am

  By Rachel Wall Online Tools for Healthy Choices The ChooseMyPlate website, ChooseMyPlate.gov, includes a list of reliable online tools for making healthy choices: www.

Vikettes donate $750 to Gifts of Hope

VINTON TODAY
March 9, 2017 12:00 am

Vikette basketball players and Coach Z present Robin Martin of the VGH Foundation a $750 check, representing proceeds from the annual Pink Night. Photo by Grace Shultis, VSHS.

Support Group Meeting for Those Impacted by Heroin and Opioid Addiction to be Held on March 1

VINTON TODAY
February 28, 2017 12:00 am

The Eastern Iowa Heroin Initiative and CRUSH of Iowa (Community Resources United to Stop Heroin) will host a support group meeting for anyone who is currently recovering from opioid addiction and family members who have lost loved ones to opioid or heroin addiction and overdose.

March 2017 Words on Wellness Newsletter

VINTON TODAY
February 13, 2017 12:00 am

By Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Tracking for Health "What gets measured, getsmanaged""”Peter Drucker, management consultant andauthor.

VGH Nursing and Rehab receives 11 Pinnacle quality awards

VINTON TODAY
February 6, 2017 12:00 am

Jessica Henkle, RN-BC, and director of Virginia Gay Hospital's Nursing and Rehab unit, has announced that Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab has received quality awards from an independent survey company in 11 categories of care.

Substance Abuse Impacts Heart Health February is Heart Health Month

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2017 12:00 am

With Valentine's Day in sight, it's not unusual to see a lot of red in February, often in conjunction with heart designs. This is especially fitting as, in addition to hosting the Valentine's Day holiday, February is also designated as American Heart Month.

Live with Purpose

VINTON TODAY
January 25, 2017 12:00 am

Being physically fit, eating nutritious foods and getting enough rest are important, but not enough to make people truly satisfied with life. Purpose is the number one factor in living a fulfilled life, says Kristi Cooper, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Monday January 23

VINTON TODAY
January 20, 2017 12:00 am

The Vinton Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Monday, January 23, at the Vinton Skate and Activities Center from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Blood supplies are low now, so please consider giving this gift of life.

Be a Quitter in 2017

VINTON TODAY
January 20, 2017 12:00 am

David Condry, Above The Influence Coalition At the beginning of every year, people all over the world make commitments on how this next year will be different.

Keystone Blood Drive set for Feb. 6

VINTON TODAY
January 18, 2017 12:00 am

90% of the population will experience a need for blood at some point during their lives. Whether it's a trauma victim, surgery patient, cancer fighter, premature baby or mother in distress after delivery, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds.