‘Team Up For 10' with the Healthiest State Annual Walk on October 7

VINTON TODAY
August 27, 2020 7:54 am

In October 2011, Gov. Terry Branstad led a "Start Somewhere Walk" outside of the Iowa Capitol and invited communities across the state to do the same. It was a call to action for all Iowans to prioritize their health and make physical activity part of their daily routines.

IOWANS IMPACTED BY DERECHO CAN CONTACT IOWA CONCERN HOTLINE

STATE OF IOWA
August 19, 2020 12:59 pm

 COVID Recovery Iowa is responding to the mental health needs of Iowans impacted by the recent storm. While more than 75,000 Iowans are still without power one week after a derecho destroyed trees, homes and brought down power lines across the state, help is available by contacting the Iowa Concern Hotline.

Atkins Family Medical Clinic to open on Thursday

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 13, 2020 6:04 am

The Atkins Family Clinic will be open on Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am-1:00 pm for acute patients only. The clinic had been closed since the storm hit, but will be open.

Benton Co. Public Health Urges Parents to Schedule Well Child and Immunization

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 13, 2020 5:34 am

As Iowans continue to push through the COVID-19 pandemic and maintain their new sense of normalcy, parents and guardians of school-aged children are reminded that annual physicals and back-to-school immunizations are still important.

Team Up for 10' years of the Healthiest State Annual Walk

VINTON TODAY
August 3, 2020 5:56 pm

Registration for the Healthiest State 10th Annual Walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, is now open. On Wednesday, October 7, thousands of Iowans across the state will participate in walks at schools, workplaces and in their communities.

WOW Newsletter for August

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 31, 2020 12:46 am

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Benton County at 23 active COVID cases

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 21, 2020 4:12 pm

If there's a 2 week incubation time with COVID, that would put us back almost to the 4th of July weekend. Right now Benton County stands at 94 cases, up more than 10 from the last report shared on Vinton Today.

Suicide Prevention Program Still Available Virtually to Agribusiness Community

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
July 7, 2020 4:18 pm

Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with the uncertainty, stress, and imposed isolation produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial worries and unpredictable commodity prices also continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety.

Hand Sanitizer warning from the FDA for Sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem

VINTON TODAY
July 1, 2020 12:23 am

The FDA continues receiving reports about the use of the hand sanitizer made by Eskbiochem.  FDA is encouraging healthcare professionals, consumers, and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of hand sanitizers to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program: Complete and submit the report online; orDownload and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED THIS SUMMER COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE

VINTON TODAY
June 30, 2020 1:51 am

LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to book an appointment to give blood at an upcoming area blood drive.It’s important that eligible community members continue to give blood regularly to ensure the health of the community.