I Smile: School program may help pay for dental care for VS elementary students

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
August 9, 2016 10:05 pm

As back-to-school time creeps closer, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds parents that oral health is important for a child’s overall health and school readiness.

The parental actions and conversations that help deter substance abuse

JEFFREY MEYERS ASAC
August 5, 2016 6:16 pm

As kids of all ages get ready for another school year, so too, can parents work to prepare their children to face the pressures, stressors, and risky choices their students may face.

Consumer Advisory Issued for Big G’s Potato Salads

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 26, 2016 10:08 am

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) today jointly issued a consumer advisory for potato salads made in and sold by Big G Food Store in Marengo, Iowa.

August WOW Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 25, 2016 8:14 pm

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Online safety tips for parents of teens

VINTON TODAY
July 22, 2016 12:00 am

As adults we know our kids don't always exercise great judgment. When bad judgement is on display through social media the damage is multiplied and shared with the entire world.

Online safety tips for parents of teens

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2016 12:00 am

As adults we know our kids don't always exercise great judgment. When bad judgement is on display through social media the damage is multiplied and shared with the entire world.

Forget the 'sports physical?'

VINTON TODAY
July 9, 2016 12:00 am

Remember the olds "sports physical"? Here's a better idea. Use the expanded health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act to take advantage of your insurance plan's "health maintenance exam," AND fulfill the requirement for your student to participate in sports as well.

Benton County Celebrates 90% Alcohol Compliance Rating

LINDSEY UNGS, CPS
July 6, 2016 12:08 pm

The Benton County Above the Influence Coalition, the Area Substance Abuse Council, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Department collaborated to complete alcohol compliance checks for Benton County in February of this year.

Online safety tips for parents of teens

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
July 6, 2016 11:01 am

As adults we know our kids don’t always exercise great judgment. When bad judgement is on display through social media the damage is multiplied and shared with the entire world.

Forget the 'sports physical?'

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 6, 2016 11:03 am

Remember the olds “sports physical”? Here’s a better idea. Use the expanded health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act to take advantage of your insurance plan’s “health maintenance exam,” AND fulfill the requirement for your student to participate in sports as well.