Below you will find your edition of the February 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·        Understanding Food Date Labeling ·        Recipe for Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffin ·        Mobile Food Pantry ·        Love Your Body  Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar --  https://www.

The Shellsburg Lions will once again be hosting a blood drive at the Shellsburg American Legion on Wednesday, February 8 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm.

The Eighth Annual Benton County Health and Wellness Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 8 AM-Noon at the Vinton Shellsburg High School Gym.

The Shellsburg Lions will once again be hosting a blood drive at the Shellsburg American Legion on Wednesday. February 8 from 3:00 to 5:30 pm.

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) opened a new office location at the beginning of the new year, resulting in 18 office locations offering mental health counseling services in the state.

Feeding America food banks and their affiliates serving Iowa in their work to ensure that sufficient food is accessible to all.See flyer below.  

This will be a two-part series concerning food insecurity.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the most effective anti-hunger program in the United States and our communities’ first line of defense against hunger, providing food benefits that are timely, targeted, and temporary to households in need.

Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab announced that Pinnacle Quality Insight presented them with a 2023 Customer Experience Award, with honors in 12 categories: · Overall Satisfaction · Nursing Care · Dining Service · Individual Needs · Laundry Service · Communication from Facility · Response to Problems · Recommend to Others · Professional Therapy Services · Admission Process · Safety and Security · Overall Customer ExperienceQualifying for the Pinnacle Customer Experience Award means that Virginia Gay Nursing & Rehab has placed in the top 15% of care providers nationwide across a 12-month average.

While the end of January is fast approaching, it’s not too late to get building new healthy habits. Check out the ‘Make Better Choices’ article for some suggestions to get started!  Attached you will find your edition of the January 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.