Health And Fitness
Direct Care Workers, Family Caregivers & Students Invited to State Conference
Iowa CareGivers invites direct care workers and family caregivers to their 31st annual statewide conference themed "Direct Care: A Chorus of Compassion." The event will be held on October 7, 2024, at ...
Benton County SPC Offering hope and sending uplifting message
On Sunday, the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition held an "Out of the Darkness Awareness Walk" at the Benton Community MS/HS Track Complex in Van Horne.The family-friendly event included snac... Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Traveling Art Show and Panel Discussion
UnityPoint Health – AbbeHealth Services - Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a series of free community events at local libraries across Eastern I...
BLOOD DONATIONS IN CRITICAL NEED AFTER LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
The community blood supply has been strained this summer
and into the Labor Day holiday and is now critically low after the long weekend. LifeServe Blood
Center is in critical need of all blood ty...
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, October 15th – December 7th
Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage.The Part D and Medicare Advantage plans ca... September Blood Drive at Virginia Gay Hospital
September needs you to donate blood! Virginia Gay Hospital and the Vinton Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 502 N. 9th Ave. in Vinton. Ap... ISU studies Mosquitos and the diseases they carry
Despite a slow start following several dry years, mosquito populations in Iowa have ramped up this season, according to Ryan Smith, associate professor of plant pathology, entomology and microbiology ... September Words on Wellness
Attached you will find your edition of the September 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:How’s Your Microbiome?Recipe for Pizza BoatsFood Bank vs Food PantryLet’s Play Pickleba...
Riverview Center Hosts the 2024 Regional Sexual Assault Response Team Conference
Riverview Center is hosting the 2024 Regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Northeast Iowa Community College in
Peosta, IA. This event is ...
Backpack Safety is Important for Young Children
As we prepare for the new school year, backpack safety is crucial for our kids' developing bones and muscles. Let's keep our kids safe and healthy this school year!• Ensure your child's backpack is ...