Noises Can Damage Your Hearing

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 16, 2015 9:10 am

Sounds surround us. We enjoy many of them—like music, birdsong, and conversations with friends. But loud or long-lasting noises—from motors, power tools, and even headphones—can permanently damage your hearing.

February 2015 Words on Wellness

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
January 15, 2015 9:40 am

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Protect Your Bones with Exercise

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 14, 2015 8:53 am

Bones feel solid, but the inside of a bone is actually filled with holes like a honeycomb. Bone tissues are broken down and rebuilt all the time. While some cells build new bone tissue, others dissolve bone and release the minerals inside.

Virginia Gay Hospital Joins Innovative Patient Care Consortium

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 13, 2015 4:48 pm

To better serve Benton County, Virginia Gay Hospital has agreed to participate in the National Rural Accountable Care Organization Consortium – an initiative intended to improve the health of our senior citizens.

Boost Your Chances for a Healthy Pregnancy

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 12, 2015 9:12 am

When a baby’s on the way, moms-to-be are often overwhelmed by advice and warnings from family, friends and even strangers. But perhaps the most important advice is to stay as healthy as possible before and during your pregnancy.

Detect Glaucoma Early To Protect Vision

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 7, 2015 8:45 am

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve, which carries visual signals from the eye to the brain. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to vision loss or blindness.

School nurse shares tips for fighting flu

V-S COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 5, 2015 2:01 pm

The flu season is upon us and it has presented itself in a great way, says V-S district nurse Kris Hallberg. Hallberg shared the following information and advice in a message to V-S families today: Influenza A has become an epidemic in Iowa and surrounding states.

Rough Up Your Diet

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 5, 2015 9:00 am

Fiber—you know it's good for you. But if you're like many Americans, you don't get enough. In fact, most of us get less than half the recommended amount of fiber each day.

Stay Active in 2015!

BRAD BARKER
January 2, 2015 1:52 pm

As the New Year settles in, avoid slipping back into a routine of inactivity just because it is cold outside! Start 2015 off right and warm up by participating in several of our winter activity options for you and your family’s enjoyment!   Winter Workout Challenge This challenge offers over 20 exhilarating exercises and winter-related activities that can be participated in to accumulate points.

Health Topic: What is an Aneurysm?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
January 2, 2015 10:47 am

What Is an Aneurysm? An aneurysm (AN-u-rism) is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your body.