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.

Local Health Professional Earns Patient Safety Credential

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 3, 2023 12:14 pm

The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Dawn Stephenson, RN, CPPS of Vinton as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).

VGH and Clinics Advocates for COVID Vaccine to Safely Navigate the Indoor Season

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 2, 2023 12:23 pm

Protect yourself and your loved ones during the upcoming holidays(Vinton, Iowa) — With temperatures beginning to drop and Iowans spending more time inside, Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services are recommending flu and COVID vaccines to ensure the safety and well-being of those in our community.

A Loss and a Plea to care for Yourself

VINTON TODAY
September 27, 2023 10:26 pm

My name is Lesley Friedhoff.   I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Madison, WI; I also served as an Active Duty Psychologist in the United States Air Force for 6 years.

Blood Drive at Virginia Gay Hospital, September 26 12-4:30 p.m.

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 25, 2023 9:38 am

Calling all LifeServers!  We need immediate donations to boost the blood supply.  Our local blood supply is critically low.  Please book an appointment at our upcoming blood drive by clicking the link below.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Challenge

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
September 25, 2023 9:38 am

The Gifts of Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Challenge, is a virtual event, that will be hosted by Virginia Gay Hospital. The challenge will take place throughout the month of October and is raising funds for Gifts of Hope and encouraging women to schedule their mammograms.

Benton County CISM Team here to serve Emergency Services Personnel

BENTON COUNTY CISM TEAM
September 7, 2023 11:48 am

Are you a police officer, corrections officer, firefighter, emergency medical services clinician, emergency management coordinator, healthcare worker, death investigator, 911 telecommunicator, or any other high-risk professional who responds to emergency scenes?We know the traumatic incidents you encounter can take a toll on your mental and physical health over time.

Vinton Counseling Services provide Counseling & Therapy Services

BCSPC
September 6, 2023 1:21 pm

As part of Suicide Prevention Month, Vinton Today is working with the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition to share resources with the community.