Community Blood Drive

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 7, 2014 9:37 am

Donate Blood at Virginia Gay Hospital during the Vinton Community Blood Drive Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives! It takes just one hour to make a life-saving blood donation, which will impact the lives of up to three different hospital patients.

Dept. of Public Health says one Iowan quarantined solely as Ebola precaution

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
November 7, 2014 12:15 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is updating the numbers of travelers who are currently being monitored for Ebola. As of November 6, 2014, 13 travelers, who were in the West African countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia or Guinea in the last 21 days, are now in Iowa.

What To Do When Your Throat Hurts

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 5, 2014 7:55 am

We’ve all had sore throats around this time of year. Your throat feels scratchy and may hurt when you swallow. What can you do to soothe a sore throat? And when is it a sign of a more serious infection? Most sore throats are caused by viral infections such as the common cold or the flu.

Heritage Area Agency on Aging Sponsors 'Wellness Day' for Caregivers

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
November 4, 2014 10:49 am

November 12 event to honor and support caregivers  The Heritage Area Agency on Aging is hosting its 13th annual “Caring for the Caregiver” event on November 12, 2014 in order to support and encourage caregivers of older adults in East Central Iowa.

National Radiologic Technology Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 3, 2014 9:11 am

Virginia Gay Hospital will recognize the important role that imaging has had on the field of medicine during National Radiologic Technology Week, Nov.

Is It Strep Throat?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 29, 2014 2:05 pm

Strep throat is a common type of sore throat in children, but it's not very common in adults. Healthcare professionals can do a quick test to determine if a sore throat is strep throat and decide if antibiotics are needed.

Two strains of flu reported in Iowa; vaccinations urged

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
October 28, 2014 10:15 am

Surveillance by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Iowa Influenza Surveillance Network shows while flu activity in the state is slowly increasing and remains low, there already are two strains of the virus circulating.

How Sugars and Sweeteners Affect Your Health

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 24, 2014 8:36 am

Most of us love sweet foods and drinks. But after that short burst of sweetness, you may worry about how sweets affect your waistline and your overall health.

Understanding Breast Cancer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 22, 2014 11:22 am

More women are beating breast cancer these days, in part because of improved treatments and screening. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found in its early stages, it may be easier to treat.

First Influenza (Flu) Cases Reach Iowa

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 20, 2014 9:04 am

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced on October 14th that the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) had identified three cases of influenza in the state.