Health And Fitness
Emma Benoit to speak at Benton Community November 25
Benton Community School District would like to extend a warm welcome to any community member who would like to join us on Monday evening, November 25.Activities will begin at 4:00 p.m. and run until 6:30 p.m. Emma Benoit will be sharing her story about her suicide attempt and talking about the work she does now to advocate for mental health resources for the youth. Safe Sitter Class offered at the Vinton Public Library
SafeSitter Essentials with CPR is a course recommended for students in grades 5th-8th grade. There is a class fee of $30 which includes a student workbook, drawstring bag, notepad, flashlight and band-aid dispenser. To register, call Benton County Public Health at 319-214-2601. You can also email publichealth@bentoncountyia.gov.Be sure to pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. November Words on Wellness
Attached you will find the November 2024 Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter.This edition features:Eat Protein for Aging WellRecipe for Beef StewPoultry Food SafetyMotivation to Move Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/events
Domestic Abuse Survivor Gives Hope to Those Struggling
Last month marked 5 years since I left an abusive relationship. It was one of the hardest but worthwhile things a person can do.On average it takes a person 7 times to leave an abusive relationship; and when I finally left for good, it was my 6th and final attempt.I was blessed to have such a village around me to help and that's not something that everyone in situations like mine have.
Donate Blood at VGH Clinic Conference Room Tuesday, November 26
Donate Blood at a LifeServe Blood Drive and know that your gift will support Virginia Gay Hospital directly. Your local blood donation makes a big difference!Donations will be collected at Virginia Gay Hospital's Clinic Conference Room on Tuesday, November 26 from 11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The hospital is located at 502 N 9th Ave., in Vinton.Appointments are encouraged by calling, 800-287-4903, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, or visit the website at www.
LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER PARTICIPATES IN THE WE GIVE BLOOD CAMPAIGN
LifeServe Blood Center is excited to announce its participation
in The We Give Blood campaign, a first of its kind nationally. To address the greatest need for
blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are
teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competition.
Students, fans, and alumni of any of the 18 member schools are encouraged to visit a LifeServe
Blood Center donor center or mobile blood drive to donate blood now until December 6, 2024.
ASAC Celebrates Its 46th Anniversary
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) officially marked its 46th anniversary on October 18. Originally founded as two separate agencies addressing alcohol and drug use in the Cedar Rapids area, the two combined in 1978. Today, the organization operates 14 locations across seven counties, serving patients throughout Iowa, promoting brain health and providing substance use and problem gambling prevention, treatment and recovery services.
Donation from the Esther Hite Estate allows VGH to purchase EKG Equipment
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics extend our deepest gratitude to the Esther A. Hite Estate and her generous donation. This significant contribution has allowed us to purchase EKG machines for each of our outlying clinics, including those in Atkins, Urbana, and Van Horne.Esther's thoughtful inclusion of our community in her estate planning has made a lasting impact. SafeSitter Essentials with CPR Saturday, November 16
SafeSitter Essentials with CPR is a course recommended for students in grades 5th-8th grade. There is a class fee of $30 which includes a student workbook, drawstring bag, notepad, flashlight and band-aid dispenser. To register, call Benton County Public Health at 319-214-2601. You can also email publichealth@bentoncountyia.gov.Be sure to pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Series of 8 weekly Yoga Classes offered at the Vinton Public Library
Join us for an 8 week session on Thursdays, beginning on November 7, 2024 at the Vinton Public Library beginning at 9:30 a.m. Phyllis McGowan will be leading and preregistration is required.