March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
March 3, 2022 5:01 pm

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM).

Similac PM 60/40 Recall

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
March 2, 2022 11:09 am

Abbott is recalling  one lot of Similac PM 60/40  (Lot #  27032K80 (can) / Lot # 27032K800 (case)) manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. This is in addition to lots of Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powder formula that were recalled on February 17.

Virginia Gay Hospital Vaccine Clinic for March

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 1, 2022 2:24 am

Don't forget to order FREE COVID tests if you haven't already

VINTON TODAY
February 27, 2022 3:20 pm

Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here's what you need to know about your order:Limit of one order per residential addressOne order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 testsOrders will ship free starting in late JanuaryClick here to place your order.

Infant Formula Recall Issued

VINTON TODAY
February 21, 2022 2:50 am

Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare manufactured in Sturgis, Mich., one of the company’s manufacturing facilities.

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) offers Naloxone for Businesses & Venues

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
February 15, 2022 10:35 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) offers the  Opioid  Update  to share information about opioid use and Iowa’s efforts to address the  national opioid epidemic.

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

WAYPOINT
February 14, 2022 1:00 pm

 Every year during the month of February, victim service providers and community advocates work together to spread awareness for teen dating violence.

Shellsburg Lions to hold Blood Drive February 10

SHELLSBURG AREA COMMUNITY GROUP (SACG)
February 9, 2022 12:43 pm

The Shellsburg Lions Club will be hosting a blood drive on Feb 10 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Masonic Hall. The Masonic Hall is at 101 Grove St NW with parking access on the Pearl St side.

Benton County Nursing Homes dealing with COVID infections

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 5, 2022 10:19 pm

In Benton County, both the Vinton Lutheran Home and the Keystone Nursing Care center saw a spike in COVID cases. The Vinton Lutheran home had only six cases last week but the state of Iowa reported 19 cases this week.

Area Therapist published in Medical Journal

VINTON TODAY
February 3, 2022 6:12 pm

Elise Healzer a local Mental Health Therapist or LMFT was published this week in the Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, a medical journal article entitled, "Development of a standard of care for patients with valosin-containing protein associated multisystem proteinopathy.