Please find the December 2021 edition of the Words on Wellness newsletter below.This edition features: ·    Eat Protein for Good

Below are tips for food safety for the holidays including tips on cooking, storing, and handling foods. Some consumers are more at risk from foodborne illness and taking proper safeguards can prevent illnesses and make holidays a little less stressful.

Below you will find the December NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features: ·          How to Meet Your Age-Relat

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Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonVaccines: Moderna and JanssenWhen: Monday November 29th 9:00am-1:00pm and 5:30pm-9:00pmWednesday December 1st 5:30pm-9:00pmThursday December 2nd 5:30pm-9:00pmSaturday December 4th 9:30am-1:00pmSunday December 5th 9:30am-1:00pmMonday December 6th 5:30pm-9:00pmWednesday December 8th 10:30am-2:30pm and 5:30pm-9:00pmThursday December 9th 12:00pm-3:00pmFriday December 10th 10:00am-1:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: FreeNote: Second dose of Moderna will be due 28 days after first dose.

Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in VintonVaccines: Moderna and JanssenWhen: Sunday, November 21st 9:00am-1:00pm Monday, November 22nd 9:00am-1:00pmWho: Anyone 18 years and olderCost: FreeNote: Second dose of Moderna will be due the week of December 19th — December 25th.

Vinton Lions Club hosted Justin Ealy and Theresa Fangman, OTA/L, CLT, sharing information on Vinton Lutheran Home Outpatient Therapy/Millennium Therapy.

Samantha Jirak, is a Family Nurse Practioner for Behavior Health at Vinton Family Medical Clinic. She addressed the Kiwanis Club on Tuesday.  Starting her job three years ago and hired by then administrator Mike Riege, he saw a need for mental health services in the community.

Where: Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton Vaccines: Moderna and Janssen When: Wednesday, November 17th 5:00 pm-9:00 pm Thursday, November 18 th 5:00pm-9:00pm Who: Anyone 18 years and older Cost: Free Note: Second dose of Moderna will be due the week of December 12th — December 18th.

 LifeServe Blood Center is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at upcoming community blood drives this fall to benefit local hospital patients.