BY: BROOKLYN DRAISEY Findings from a group of Iowa State University researchers could lead to the ability to create new blood stem cells from a patient’s own blood, possibly doing away with the need for bone marrow transplants.

Feeling stretched caring for a family member or friend? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a class designed to provide you— the caregiver—with skills to take care of yourself.

Welcome to 2024! Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.Attached you will find your edition of the January 2024 Words on Wellness newsletter.This ed

The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on January 25th at the Vinton Skate Center from 12:30-5:30 p.m.You may call 1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.

Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive will hold a blood donation site at the Virginia Gay Hospital Clinic Conference Room. Tuesday, January 30 from 11:45 a.

LifeServe Blood Center is asking community members to show their support for local law enforcement January 8- 13 during the blood center’s annual Blue Blood Drive.

This December 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter features:·    Slow Cooker: Your Best Friend for Plant-based Meals·    Recipe for Slow Cooker Black-eyed Pea Soup·    Flu Shot Time!·    Smart Habits Mean Savings·    Find Your Movement Motivation Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

 No impact or changes to members’ health plan benefits, services and care provider network as a result of the new nameNo impact to healthcare provider agreementsNew name reflects the company’s continued evolution to deliver whole healthAmerigroup Iowa, a subsidiary of Elevance Health serving Medicaid enrollees, will begin rebranding as Wellpoint in January 2024, to reflect the company’s evolution to support whole health.

Betty's Holiday Giveaway is our way of saying 'thank you' to the donors who make time during the busy holiday season to give the greatest gift of all - the gift of life.

The Shellsburg Lions will be holding their next blood drive on December 20. Please call 319-389-2682 to sign up. The blood drive is still very short on supply and donors are greatly needed.