FDA warning: Miracle Mineral Solution potential dangerous side effects

VINTON TODAY
August 16, 2019 9:21 am

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or drink a product sold online as a medical treatment due to a recent rise in reported health issues.

Virginia Gay Hospital begins weight management clinic

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
August 16, 2019 9:21 am

Dr. Mangold and Virginia Gay Hospital are excited to now offer a medically supervised weight management program beginning on September 5th. The clinic will be held on Thursdays at the Vinton Family Medical Clinic, 504 N.

August Stop the Bleed Class

VINTON TODAY
August 11, 2019 7:14 pm

The community of Vinton and the surrounding areas, your interest and support in the Stop the Bleed training we have been hosting over the last several months has been outstanding.

New Study Finds Increase in Iowa Gamblers "At Risk"

VINTON TODAY
August 9, 2019 8:49 am

A new Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) study, Gambling Attitudes and Behaviors: A 2018 Survey of Adult Iowans, estimates over 1.7 million (73.

Area Substance Abuse Council Program for Women Saves Lives

VINTON TODAY
August 7, 2019 9:39 am

The Area Substance Abuse Council’s (ASAC) Heart of Iowa program has been recognized by Addiction Policy Forum, a national nonprofit, in its Iowa Innovations to Address Addiction report, which spotlights innovative programs that address substance use disorders and provide support for families and communities.

Peer Recovery Zone assists those with recovery

VINTON TODAY
July 25, 2019 1:29 pm

By Brandee TrewinThe PRZ (Peer Recovery Zone) is a place for adults living with mental illness. Simply put, this is a fun and safe place to come and socialize with but also gain support from peers.

August WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
July 22, 2019 8:21 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the August WOW newsletter. This edition features:Putting Mindfulness on Your PlateRecipe for Mexican Corn Sala

Give Local Save Local

VINTON TODAY
July 10, 2019 7:00 pm

 Give blood with LifeServe Blood Center to save local hospital patients!LifeServe Blood Center is the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals and medical centers across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.

BLINDNESS SUPPORT MEETING, July 25 in Cedar Rapids

VINTON TODAY
July 8, 2019 9:30 pm

If you are blind or experiencing loss of vision, life can be pretty scary if you don’t have any tools or connections to deal with the situation.  Participating in a support group can help you find that you are not alone, and together we can share tips and tricks we have found to overcome difficulties posed by loss of vision.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet Quarterly

JANET WOODHOUSE
July 7, 2019 10:14 pm

Breast Cancer Survivors have decided to meet quarterly the first Monday.  Therefore, the next meeting will be held the first Tuesday in September (due to Labor Day on the first Monday) in the Windsor Manor dining room.