National Influenza Vaccination Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 11, 2013 8:25 am

December 8-14 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. An annual flu vaccine is the single best way to prevent this serious illness. Get yours now! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established NIVW in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond.

Protect Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 9, 2013 8:39 am

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is common from fall to spring. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults.

STILL TIME TO GIVE!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 4, 2013 3:00 pm

Thank you very much for being a loyal supporter of Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics. Your consistent financial commitment helps keep us strong and your trust in the work we do for the people of Benton County is extremely gratifying.

HPV Vaccine is Recommended for Boys

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
December 2, 2013 8:14 am

CDC recommends that you get your boys and girls vaccinated at 11 or 12 to prevent cancers caused by HPV. Get your boys vaccinated. Why do I need to protect my son against HPV-related diseases? A lot of parents know that HPV vaccine protects girls against cervical cancer.

RECORD BREAKING FUNDRAISER!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 27, 2013 12:54 pm

This year the Cardiopulmonary Departments were able to raise $5780 for the Virginia Gay Hospital Tree of Lights fundraiser. Our donation to the foundation will aid in supplying our patients with the best technology available to provide the most excellent care possible.

Holiday Tree Walk bidding ends at 5 p.m. today

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 26, 2013 8:43 am

TODAY -- Bidding ends 5pm on Tuesday, November 26th. Come early and place your final bids. Celebrating the 21st year, the annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign helps Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a not-for-profit organization purchase crucial medical equipment to better serve our communities.

Radon – Is Your Home Raising Your Lung Cancer Risk?

VINTON TODAY
November 25, 2013 7:05 pm

Mention radon to most people, and you’ll get a blank stare. But mention lung cancer, and you’ve got their attention! Most people don’t know that exposure to radon, an invisible odorless gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.

Cold or Flu?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 25, 2013 7:58 am

Influenza season is just beginning so make sure you’re ready in advance with a flu shot. The flu vaccine is your best defense against seasonal flu.

Food Safety for Thanksgiving – Avoid the Turkey Trots

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
November 21, 2013 10:07 am

Make food safety top priority for holiday meal Whether you’re the go-to grandma who always hosts Thanksgiving dinner or the first-time novice, preparing a holiday meal is an undertaking that requires planning, skill, patience, and most importantly, attention to food safety.

Tree of Lights - Gallery #3

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 20, 2013 9:16 am

BID TODAY! Celebrating the 21st year, the annual Tree of Lights fundraising campaign helps Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a not-for-profit organization purchase crucial medical equipment to better serve our communities.