October 2022 Words on Wellness Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
October 11, 2022 7:00 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the October 2022 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    What is a Plant-Based Diet? ·    Recipe for Slow Cooker Lentils ·    Busted: SNAP Myths ·    Fighting Higher Grocery Prices Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Vaccine Schedule for October

BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
October 6, 2022 12:42 pm

https://www.vintontoday.com/media/files/covid-19-immunization-schedule-ages-6months-older_(1)_(2).pdf

HHS Launches Naloxone Program for Iowa Organizations, Businesses and Schools

STATE OF IOWA
October 5, 2022 10:51 am

To help address the issue of opioid misuse, the Iowa Department of Health of Human Services (HHS) is expanding their initiative to provide naloxone (the opioid overdose reversal medication) to Iowa organizations, businesses and schools, which may be in a position to render aid to a person at risk of experiencing an opioid overdose.

Domestic violence fatalities decline slightly in first eight months of 2022

IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL
October 4, 2022 2:10 pm

Women remain the overwhelming majority of victims in IowaTwelve people lost their lives as a result of domestic violence in the first eight months of 2022.

CPAP Mask Recalls

VINTON TODAY
October 3, 2022 4:35 pm

Reason for RecallNo contraindication/warning regarding magnetic components in CPAP masks for patients with implantable devices or metallic splinters in the eyes.

PRZ (Peer Recovery Zone) October Schedule

PEER RECOVERY ZONE
September 30, 2022 12:02 am

AMERICANS URGED TO DONATE BLOOD TO SUPPORT HURRICANE IMPACTED AREAS

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
September 28, 2022 2:42 pm

As Hurricane Ian makes landfall, the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) Interorganizational Task Force is urging eligible blood donors in parts of the United States unaffected by the storm to make donation appointments as soon as possible and keep existing appointments.

"Rainbow" Fentanyl Targets Kids

U.S. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY
September 22, 2022 8:14 pm

Q&A: “Rainbow” Fentanyl Targets KidsWith U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley  Q:  What do parents need to know about “rainbow” fentanyl?  A:  As students headed back to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an alert about candy-colored, “rainbow” fentanyl produced and marketed by the drug cartels to entice young people.

Fight Flu get the Vaccine

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 21, 2022 12:34 pm

Atkins Family Medical Clinic will be Hosting a Flu Shot Clinic:Monday, Sept. 26             8AM-3PMTuesday, Sept.

Fall Prevention Week

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 21, 2022 12:19 pm

A message from VGH for fall prevention week. See the message below!