Health And Fitness
Peer Recovery Zone December Schedule
The Peer Recovery Zone meets at 811 D Ave. in the conference room on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.For anyone 18 years and older, come and join the fun! Bring a snack or drink and stay the day. This is a safe place where people can connect with others sharing same life experiences.While at the PRZ you can have healthy discussions, participate in workshops and crafts and have fun while spending time with people just like you.
Katie Cox updates Vinton Kiwanis on Winter Illnesses and Care

Don’t Let the Blood Supply Fall

Dementia Friendly Vinton Training December 5, 6:00 p.m.
Are you wanting an insight into Dementia? Join us on Monday, December 5th 6:00 pm at the Vinton Palace Theatre for an interactive experience and education about Dementia. Please register : https://forms.gle/bHjBSSvdnk6VvnBb9
Virginia Gay Hospital Receives Performance Leadership Award for Outcomes
As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration, Virginia Gay Hospital today announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Outcomes. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (e.g., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective.
Naloxone Can Save a Life

Miller announces Iowa to receive $19.9 million in Walmart opioid settlement
Attorney General Tom Miller announced today that he and a coalition of attorneys general have reached a $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. The settlement will provide more than $19.9 million to Iowa and will require significant improvements in how Walmart's pharmacies handle opioids.
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) Available at VGH

ASAC Youth Day Treatment Services
Leadership at the Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC), serving Linn, Benton, Jones, Jackson,
Dubuque, Delaware and Clinton counties is excited to announce a change in Youth Services
programming effective 12.1.2022. ASAC will be opening the SETH Program (Strength, Empowerment
and Teens Health), in honor of Seth Johnston.ASAC has been providing Youth Residential programming since 1984.