HHS Announces Intent to Award New Dental Care Contracts

IOWA DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
November 14, 2023 12:32 pm

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the intent to award contracts to Delta Dental of Iowa and DentaQuest USA Inc. to provide dental care to Iowa Medicaid members through Iowa’s Dental Wellness Plan and Hawki.

KICK OFF THE SEASON OF GIVING BY DONATING BLOOD

LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER
November 13, 2023 7:55 pm

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by giving the gift of life! By visiting a blood drive, you have the opportunity to save local lives.

Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
November 9, 2023 1:17 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the November 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:·    November is National Diabetes Month·    Recipe for Fiesta Skillet Dinner·    Cooking in a Hurry·    Sleeping Is Time Well Spent Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.

Sweater Weather, Falling Leaves, Blood Drive 11/28/23

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 9, 2023 1:17 pm

It only takes an hour to save three lives through blood donation.Did you know that one pint of blood can be separated out into its components - red blood cells, platelets, and plasma - and save three local hospital patients? In just sixty minutes, you can make a lifesaving blood donation and a huge difference in your community! By making blood donation a regular habit, the lives you'll impact can add up quickly.

Shellsburg Lions to hold blood drive December 20

SHELLSBURG TODAY
November 6, 2023 12:05 pm

The Shellsburg Lions will also be holding the 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.

Hawkeye Community College to Host Health Careers Open House November 15

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
November 1, 2023 10:34 am

Hawkeye Community College will host a Health Careers Open House on Wednesday, November 15, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center, 120 Jefferson St, Waterloo, Iowa.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 28

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
October 23, 2023 5:58 pm

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28th. In Vinton, there are two locations where drugs can be disposed. Drugs cn be dropped off at the Benton County Sheriffs Department or at the HyVee Pharmacy.

Ladies Night Out Mammogram Screening Event - Oct. 26th - 5PM to 7:30PM

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 9, 2023 4:03 pm

Join us on Thursday, Oct. 26th  for an after-hours Mammogram Screening Event. Enjoy appetizers and beverages and get your annual mammogram. We will be open until 7:30 PM.

Caregiver Wellness Day Registration due by October 15

VINTON TODAY
October 6, 2023 4:09 pm

Monday, November 6, 2023The Hotel at Kirkwood Center • 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar RapidsThis free event is a day to celebrate all that you do as a family caregiver!Heritage AAA and the Caregiver Wellness Day Planning Committee are committed to supporting family caregivers on every step of their caregiving journey.

October Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
October 4, 2023 5:50 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the October 2023 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:·    Food and Mood·    Recipe for White Bean Dip·    Creating a self-care plan·    Is shrinkflation affecting your finances? Check out upcoming human sciences events on the calendar -- https://www.