Virginia Gay Hospital introduces Cardiac Monitoring System

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 6, 2022 2:13 pm

Virginia Gay went live with a new cardiac monitoring system on Wednesday.   The Emergency Room, Med-Surg and Operating Room are transitioning to the new Nihon Kohden monitoring system.

VU "Progressive" Business After-Hours A Progressive After-Hours Health Edition

VINTON UNLIMITED
April 6, 2022 12:22 pm

Vinton Unlimited “Progressive” Business After-Hours A Progressive After-Hours Healthcare Edition! On April 6th If you’re a Vinton Unlimited

Bringing Awareness to Problem Gambling

ASAC
April 5, 2022 6:25 pm

Problem Gambling can be identified as something that leads to financial stress or it gets out of control as the gambler tries to make up losses or spends needed family funds purchasing scratch or lottery tickets.

April 2022 Words on Wellness Newsletter.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
April 4, 2022 5:48 pm

Below you will find your edition of the April 2022 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·    Meatless Meals ·&nbs

ASAC Participates in National Drug & Alcohol Fact Week

ASAC
April 4, 2022 1:42 pm

National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week was March 21-27 and April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This can be a time to encourage a conversation with youth about the facts of drug use and dependence.

CDC Recommends Additional Boosters for Certain Individuals

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
April 4, 2022 12:50 am

 Boosters are safe, and people over the age of 50 can now get an additional booster 4 months after their prior dose to increase their protection further.

FDA Investigation of Cronobacter Infections: Powdered Infant Formula

VINTON TODAY
April 1, 2022 12:29 pm

Do not use recalled Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas produced at Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI, facilityIf you want to check if your powdered formula is part of the recall, you can enter the product lot code on the bottom of your package on the company’s websiteExternal Link Disclaimer.

Impact Life to hold Blood Drive April 13

SHELLSBURG TODAY
March 30, 2022 3:51 pm

The next Lions/ImpactLife Blood drive is scheduled for April 13 at the Shellsburg Legion Hall. To register please call Ed Shaeffer at 319-389-2682 or  eshaeff@gmail.

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month

ASAC
March 29, 2022 4:46 pm

By Ricki HallThe month of April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. When the topic of alcohol is being discussed, there is often misinformation in the conversation.

IDPH Celebrates International Adolescent Health Week

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
March 22, 2022 6:12 pm

 The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is recognizing International Adolescent Health Week March 20-26, 2022, and encourages all Iowans to put the health, safety, and well-being of children first every day, but especially during this week.