Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 15, 2014 9:14 am

Most children get restless, rowdy, or distracted at times. That’s all part of being a kid. But some kids have such trouble paying attention, staying focused, and finishing tasks that it interferes with their schoolwork, home life, and friendships.

VPRD now offering Fall Aqua Aerobics

BRAD BARKER
October 13, 2014 6:40 pm

VPRD has begun accepting registrations for our upcoming Fall Aqua Aerobics session held Wednesday and Sunday evenings at the Iowa Braille School's indoor pool.

November WOW Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
October 13, 2014 1:09 pm

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What Parents Need to Know about Enterovirus D68

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 13, 2014 9:04 am

Every year, millions of children in the United States catch enteroviruses that can cause coughing, sneezing, and fever. This year, the enterovirus that is most commonly causing respiratory illness in children across the country is enterovirus-D68 (EV-D68).

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 10, 2014 12:28 pm

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.

How Snoozing Strengthens Memories

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 8, 2014 10:41 am

When you learn something new, the best way to remember it is to sleep on it. That’s because sleeping helps strengthen memories you’ve formed throughout the day.

Substance abuse: Prevention vs. reaction

CURT WHEELER, PREVENTION SPECIALIST
October 6, 2014 10:11 am

Many may not be aware that October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, but most people have been impacted by substance use and addiction.

Flu Shot Clinics Announced

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 3, 2014 1:20 pm

October marks the beginning of the influenza (flu) season and Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics now has the seasonal vaccine available during special Flu Shot Clinics at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic.

VGH begins new Ebola screening protocol, but flu remains larger concern

VINTON TODAY
October 2, 2014 5:32 pm

Today, Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton has joined health care facilities all over the U.S in initiating a new Ebola Screening Tool, as fears about the rare virus spread across the U.

Wellness Fair Schedule

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 1, 2014 9:36 am

On Saturday, October 4th Virginia Gay Hospital Healthcare Foundation with the support of Vinton Parks and Recreation Department (VPRD) and other area health and wellness organizations will host the first Benton County Community Health and Wellness Fair at the Vinton Skate and Activity Center from 10am to 2pm - Admission is Free.