Spring into Life, Give Blood March 22

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
March 18, 2022 6:48 pm

 Spring into action and give the gift of life by donating blood. LifeServe Blood Center is urging community members to roll up their sleeve and give blood as soon as possible!Someone requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds.

Community Health Needs Assessment

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 18, 2022 12:53 am

Virginia Gay Hospital in collaboration with Benton County Public Health to conduct a survey assessing the top health and community needs of the people we serve.

ASAC Works to Lower Substance-use Related Deaths through Workplace Changes

ASAC
March 17, 2022 10:56 pm

Seventy-seven percent of individuals who use substances are employed either full or part-time, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, employed individuals with a substance use disorder are three to four times more likely to have an accident on the job and five times more likely to file a workers’ compensation claim according to the Employee Assistance Society of North America.

Shellsburg Lions/ImpactLife Blood Drive April 13

SHELLSBURG TODAY
March 14, 2022 2:04 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.

Benton County Public Health Schedules First Sexual Health Screening Clinic

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 10, 2022 11:46 pm

Benton County Public Health, in partnership with Linn County Public Health, will begin providing free and confidential screening for HIV, hepatitis C, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Del Monte Bubble Fruit Recall due to metal fragments

VINTON TODAY
March 10, 2022 11:43 am

Del Monte Bubble Fruit - Tropical Mixed Fruit Cup Snacks. Mixed fruit and popping boba with sweetened juice. 3.5 oz (4 pack), 6 x 4 pack sleeves per carton UPC: 24000 25236 Recall Number F-0851-2022Lot code 130901, Best If Used By 30 Jan 2023.

Blood Drive in Shellsburg April 13

SHELLSBURG TODAY
March 9, 2022 8:36 pm

The Shellsburg Lions Club hosted a blood drive on Feb 10 and the turnout was great. We ended up collecting 14 units which means that up to 42 local patients will receive blood because of the Shellsburg community!!The next Lions/ImpactLife Blood drive is scheduled for April 13 at the Shellsburg Legion Hall.

March Nutrition Education with Seniors Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
March 9, 2022 12:02 pm

In the March newsletter  you will find the  March NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features: ·          Stay H

March Words on Wellness Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
March 6, 2022 10:07 pm

Attached you will find the March 2022 Words on Wellness newsletter.Topics include:Take a Tastebud AdventureRecipe for Thai Curry ChickenPut the Freeze

VSCSD Students Can "Take Off" with School Breakfast

VINTON SHELLSBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
March 4, 2022 12:39 pm

National School Breakfast Week Campaign Encourages Students to Try School BreakfastTo encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available with school breakfast, schools in the Vinton-Shellsburg Community District will celebrate National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) during March 7-11, 2022.