• Article Photo. PA Justin Cook shakes hands with Farmers Market attendees Thursday at VGH table.
    PA Justin Cook shakes hands with Farmers Market attendees Thursday at VGH table.
  • Article Photo. Many enjoyed the cooking and the fresh items at the weekly market at the historic Depot.
    Many enjoyed the cooking and the fresh items at the weekly market at the historic Depot.
  • Article Photo. Bright day lily plants were offered during this week's Farmers Market.
    Bright day lily plants were offered during this week's Farmers Market.

The Vinton Farmers Market welcomed a group from Virginia Gay Hospital Thursday evening at the historic Depot.

Along with Diabetes Educator Julie Hansen, the group from VGH included Justin Cook, the new Physician's Assistant at the hospital and clinics. He also works in the Emergency Room at VGH.

Cook met many of the attendees while Hansen handed out information about diabetes as well as samples of healthy desserts.