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VGH thanks the Community for participation in Blood Drive

VGH is thankful for our community and support of LifeServe Blood Drives at VGH. When you donate blood you save lives!Virginia Gay and Vinton had a total of  24 Registered Donors and 24 Units collected.

Iowa Marks One Year Pandemic Anniversary Personal support is available

As Iowans mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID Recovery Iowa wants to remind Iowans help is still available. The program notes that a one year disaster anniversary can be both a milestone and a trigger for those adjusting to life during and after a disaster.
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VGH and Vinton Community Blood Drive March 16

How safe is the blood supply?Each year, LifeServe Blood Center performs more than one million tests on blood products collected from volunteer blood donors.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

 The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Public Health and the National Council on Problem Gambling, dedicates March to helping people “have the conversation” about problem gambling.

Beware of COVID-19 Scams now in the Area

Benton County Public Health and Virginia Gay Hospital have been alerted to several Covid-19 vaccine scams in our area.  We would like to share the following tips to help keep you and your family safe from scammers: Don’t respond to texts, emails, or calls about checks from the government.

Blood Donors Needed Through Winter Weather

Winter weather always impacts the blood supply. When snow falls and temps drop, blood drives and blood donations get canceled. LifeServe Blood Center needs to boost the blood supply at upcoming blood drives!To help ensure the safety of blood donors and team members during this COVID-19 pandemic, LifeServe is enforcing several precautionary measures.

COVID-19 cases in Iowa long-term care facilities on the decline as spread slows

"Very promising signs," says Iowa Health Care Association President & CEOFor those who have been longing to visit a loved one in a nursing home, there is encouraging news this week as new data shows that county positivity rates and COVID-19 cases in long-term care facilities are on the decline.

February 2021 WOW newsletter

Attached you will find your edition of the February 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features: ·     Three Rea
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