National Nursing Home Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 16, 2013 12:39 pm

In observance of Nursing Home Week, May 12 to 18, 2013 Virginia Gay Hospital and Nursing and Rehab encourages residents, families and other close relatives to “get personal” with their caregivers.

Physical & Occupational Services in Atkins

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 16, 2013 11:15 am

Until recently, patients in southern Benton County undergoing therapy treatments for both lower and upper body rehabilitation needed to travel upwards of an hour to receive professional care.

Atkins Family Medical Clinic – A Healing Tradition Continues

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 15, 2013 10:45 am

Quality of life and quality of medical care tend to go hand-in-hand and for the past several months residents of southern Benton County are learning about the Virginia Gay “Healing Tradition” at the new Atkins Family Medical Clinic (AFMC).

Atkins Family Medical Clinic – A Healing Tradition Continues

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 14, 2013 11:08 am

Quality of life and quality of medical care tend to go hand-in-hand and for the past several months residents of southern Benton County are learning about the Virginia Gay “Healing Tradition” at the new Atkins Family Medical Clinic (AFMC).

National Hospital Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 14, 2013 10:34 am

A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community.

Thank A Nurse - Today and Everyday

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 9, 2013 12:23 pm

Thank a Nurse – National Nurses Week Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is joining the American Nurses Association in celebrating Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care, as part of National Nurses Week, which is held May 6-12, every year.

May is Better Speech & Hearing Month

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
May 8, 2013 10:19 am

By Jenny Hoeger, Virginia Gay Hospital May is Better Speech and Hearing Month! My name is Jenny Hoeger and I have been a Speech/Language Pathologist for over 15 years.

Blood drives set for May 17, 18 in Vinton, Urbana

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2013 10:15 am

LifeServe Blood Center will kick-off the summer with a special promotion to remind donors to “GIVE.”  Blood donations are especially important during the summer months as donations tend to decrease during this time of year.

VGH retirees gather at 4th St. Diner

VINTON TODAY
May 8, 2013 9:38 am

A group of ladies who retired from the Virginia Gay Hospital, met at the 4th Street Diner for lunch. Pictured are: Left to right front row. Rita Barron, Carole Phelps, Sylvia Merchant, Doris Gosse.

Dr. Mark Dearden to leave VGH

BRAD JOHNSON
May 6, 2013 12:43 pm

After more than 9 years serving patients with Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, Dr. Mark Dearden, DO has announced his plans to  move his family practice to Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, Iowa effective July 25, 2013.