Workshop to focus on treating anxious children, May 16

VINTON TODAY
March 9, 2016 8:41 am

A free workshop, entitled, "Effective Strategies for Treating the Angry, the Anxious and the Depressed Child." will take place May 16. Participants will learn about four different topics: Fight or Flight—participants will learn about this hardwired response, what causes it, why it can be problematic and what role it plays in anxiety and anger.

Free training session to focus on impact of domestic abuse on children

VINTON TODAY
March 7, 2016 10:48 am

A local training session concerning the impact of domestic violence on children will provide an overview of domestic violence dynamics including the definition of domestic violence, as well as a discussion of some myths and facts, causes of domestic violence and batterer tactics.

Spring Break Safety: Activities can Bring Danger, Increased Risk

JEFFREY MEYERS ASAC
February 29, 2016 6:03 pm

After a long winter, especially an Iowa winter, there is nothing more refreshing than warm temperatures, sunshine, and fresh clean air. Add to that time off, and you have a combination that can’t be beat.

Virginia Gay and the approval of private mangement of Iowa's Medicaid system

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 25, 2016 9:31 am

Despite assurances by the Iowa Medicaid Director that she was "very confident" Iowa would be ready to implement Medicaid privatization as early as Jan.

Facts about Iowa's first lab-confirmed case of travel-associated Zika virus

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 22, 2016 3:32 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health has announced the first lab-confirmed case of travel-associated Zika virus in Iowa. This case is a reminder that travelers to areas of ongoing Zika transmission should take strict precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

IMPORTANT - Inspect car seat straps where you can't easily see them

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 12, 2016 1:25 pm

A toddler (who shall remain nameless) of a Virginia Gay employee is still struggling to learn the basics of bladder control – like not getting in the car for a long ride after refusing to visit the bathroom first.

March WOW Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
February 12, 2016 12:39 pm

The March WOW newsletter includes information on the recently released 2015 Dietary Guidelines, a recipe for fish sandwiches, considerations for leftovers,  food safety and physical activity guidelines.

Above the Influence in Washington

DAVID CONDRY PREVENTION SPECIALIST,ASAC
February 10, 2016 12:37 pm

This past week members of the Benton County Above The Influence Coalition attended the National Leadership Forum in Washington D.C.  This event brings together substance prevention coalitions from all over the United States through CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America).

How's your heart holding up under all the pressure?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 9, 2016 5:55 pm

February is heart month and a great time to give a little thought to your "ticker" and the vascular network it depends on. How are they holding up under the pressure? Recent research suggests that blood pressure readings below what was once considered “normal” may be very beneficial.

Avoiding substance abuse is one key to mental wellness

JENNIFER HUSMANN, PROJECT SAFE
February 4, 2016 12:02 pm

Winter is a time when we hear people talking about mental health, depression and seasonal affective disorder.  The term “mental wellness” is a positive term that hopefully helps individuals stop and think for a moment about the condition of their mental health.