Project Joseph encourages each household to store water

PROJECT JOSEPH
September 17, 2013 6:38 pm

(Project Joseph is a committee formed of like-minded Christians who want to assist families, churches and our communities to become disaster prepared.

Public notice from Waypoint Services

VINTON TODAY
September 17, 2013 6:37 pm

Waypoint Services has transitioned from providing both domestic abuse and sexual assault victim services to providing domestic abuse victim services only.

Untreatable: Report by CDC details today’s drug-resistant health threats

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 16, 2013 5:26 pm

Landmark report ranks threats, outlines four core actions to halt resistance Every year, more than two million people in the United States get infections that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23,000 people die as a result, according to a new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Despite drought, mosquitoes continue spreading West Nile virus in Iowa

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
September 13, 2013 10:27 am

Extreme heat has kept many Iowans indoors for the past several weeks. With cooler weather on the way, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that while mosquito activity may appear to be low because of the lengthy drought, cases of West Nile virus are consistent with recent years.

THE BIRTH OF A NEW WEBSITE

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 10, 2013 3:24 pm

Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics Announces New Campaign Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a level IV trauma center, based in Vinton with clinics in Atkins, Urbana, Van Horne and Vinton is pleased to announce the launch of a new effort to better connect with area residents.

VGH offering annual class for diabetics September 24

JULIE HANSEN, VGH DIABETES EDUCATOR
September 10, 2013 11:34 am

Virginia Gay Hospital’s Diabetes Education Program is offering a 2 hour Annual Class for those with diabetes on Tuesday, Sept 24th from 3:30- 5:30pm at the VGH café boardroom, lower level.

Lifeserve plans blood drive in Vinton, Sept. 13

VINTON TODAY
September 9, 2013 11:27 am

Blood donors are needed every day to help ensure the right blood product, is available for the right patient, the moment they need it.  Often times, people think blood donations are only needed around the holidays or following major tragedies and natural disasters.

Antimicrobial Resistance

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 6, 2013 8:44 am

Note: The new and expanded Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics website will be launched on Monday, September 9th. About Antimicrobial Resistance: A Brief Overview Antibiotics and similar drugs, together called antimicrobial agents, have been used for the last 70 years to treat patients who have infectious diseases.

Facts About ADHD

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 4, 2013 9:37 am

Facts About ADHD NOTE: Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is about to relaunch our website with new and expanded content. The updated site will launch next Monday! ADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood.

Basic Information About Colorectal Cancer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 2, 2013 10:38 am

Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. As the drawing shows, the colon is the large intestine or large bowel.