Nutrition Education With Seniors

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 20, 2019 9:16 pm

Attached you will find the April NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter. This edition features:The Benefits of Slow CookingSpill the Bean

Iowa Youth Survey: Suicide Risk and E-Cigarette Use Climbing;Alcohol Use Decline

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 11, 2019 9:50 am

Benton County Public Health Director, Melissa Smith, RN, BSN is making the public aware of information recently released by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) containing insight into current behaviors by the youth in our communities.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

ASAC
March 6, 2019 3:16 pm

The experiences we have as a child can have a profound impact on us, both positively and negatively. A growing body of research has shown the connection that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have in relation to the development of a wide range of health problems throughout one’s life.

Iowa Youth Survey: Suicide Risk and E-Cigarette Use Climbing,Alcohol Use Decline

IOWA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH
March 5, 2019 8:22 am

The Iowa Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) 2018 Iowa Youth Survey (IYS) shows in general, underage drinking continues to decline. Alcohol use among Iowa 11th graders was down from 26.

March 2019 WOW Newsletter

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
March 4, 2019 10:48 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the March WOW newsletter. This edition features:·       Frozen Food Facts·       Recipe for St.

Dangers of Binge Drinking:St.Patrick’s Day Highlight risks of Excess Consumption

JEFFREY MEYERS ASAC
March 4, 2019 8:20 pm

When picturing St. Patrick’s Day festivities, it’s likely you’ll think of alcohol, and perhaps lots of it. This is for good reason, as this Holiday commemorating the patron saint of Ireland is regarded as one of the biggest drinking days of the year.

Breast Cancer Survivors to meet March 11

JANET WOODHOUSE
March 4, 2019 8:35 am

Breast cancer survivors will meet March 11 in the dining room of Windsor Manor at 5:45.  Dinner is seven dollars; no reservations required. Come and hear updates on Pink Night at the basketball game and the upcoming Party in Pink 5K.

Explore the Opportunities and Grow with Virginia Gay Hospital!

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 1, 2019 11:30 pm

Visit www.myvgh.org/careers for a current list of all open positions and additional job details including: • Van Driver as needed • Housekeeping, full-time • Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) or Respiratory Therapist, weekend nights   Nursing Positions For details and online application information, visit NursingAtVirginiaGayHospital.

Virginia Gay Hospital Moves Foshé-Everett To Dietary Lead

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
February 27, 2019 7:30 am

Foshé-Everett brings with her 15 years of overall experience in food service and preparation, 11 of which have been with Virginia Gay. She is excited to take on the challenge of this new position and looks forward to a more significant role in resident care and working to elevate the work environment.

VGH To hold Blood Drive, Tuesday, March 26

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 25, 2019 8:30 pm

Tap into the luck of the blood donor this March by rolling up a sleeve to give the gift of life! Remember: what goes around comes around! You never know who in your community will need a lifesaving blood transfusion.