Pink Night at the Vinton Public Library, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m.

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 22, 2024 12:05 am

Virginia Gay Hospital will host a 'Pink Night' on Tuesday, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library.  The hospital will discuss early detection, share stories of hope, and share resources that are available to those who are affected by breast cancer.

Ladies Night Out Mammogram Screening Event Oct. 8th, 10th, 22nd & 24th 5-7:30 pm

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 19, 2024 10:14 pm

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, Thursday, Oct. 10th, Tuesday, Oct. 22nd or Thrusday, Oct. 26th  for after after-hours Mammogram Screening Event. Enjoy appetizers and beverages and get your annual mammogram.

State Auditor Sand releases report & Video concerning Nursing Home Inspections

IOWA STATE AUDITOR
September 19, 2024 10:14 pm

To watch the video CLICK HERE.Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand's report is below:

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Is a Call to Action

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
September 17, 2024 12:50 pm

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to increase awareness about the prevalence of suicide, share information on how to prevent it, and provide support to those affected, says Morgan Newell, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Direct Care Workers, Family Caregivers & Students Invited to State Conference

VINTON TODAY
September 14, 2024 6:25 pm

Iowa CareGivers invites direct care workers and family caregivers to their 31st annual statewide conference themed "Direct Care: A Chorus of Compassion.

Benton County SPC Offering hope and sending uplifting message

VINTON TODAY
September 10, 2024 7:39 pm

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.

Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Traveling Art Show and Panel Discussion

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
September 6, 2024 5:18 pm

 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 Iowa.

BLOOD DONATIONS IN CRITICAL NEED AFTER LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
September 5, 2024 11:23 am

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 types, especially O- and B-.

Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, October 15th – December 7th

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 3, 2024 11:47 am

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.

September Blood Drive at Virginia Gay Hospital

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 3, 2024 11:46 am

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.