Health And Fitness
August WOW (Words on Wellness) Newsletter
Attached you will find your edition of the August 2021 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:* August is National Eye Month* Recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins* Pack a Safe Lunch* Creek WalkingClick to view
Moderna Walk in Clinic for July 26-30
A Moderna Walk-In Clinic will be available at the Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. Monday, July 26th, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, July 28th, 7:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.Thursday, July 29th, 12:00-6:00 p.m.Friday, July 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Cost Free.Must be 18 or olderMust be able to return the week of August 23rd - 27th for the second vaccine.Feel free to call 319-472-6460 with any questions or to make an appointment.
August NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) Newsletter
Attached you will find the August NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features:* What is Gluten?* Spaghetti* FoodKeeper App to Reduce Food Waste* Free Recipe Website* Recipe for Pasta SaladClick to view
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes at VGH
VGH Launches Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program to Help Prevent Type 2 DiabetesNearly half of American adults aged 65 or older have prediabetes. Without weight loss or routine moderate physical activity, many of them will develop type 2 diabetes within a few years. People with prediabetes are also at higher risk of having a heart attack and stroke.
Shellsburg Big Days site for Moderna Vaccines
July 17th, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Benton County Public Health will be offering free Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at the Shellsburg Big Days. Look for us there! The hospital will also have free sunscreen available.
Moderna Walk in Clinic for July 13-16
A Moderna Walk-In Clinic will be available at the Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton. Tuesday, July 13th 1-7:00 p.m.Wednesday, July 14th 7-10:00 a.m.Thursday, July 15th 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Friday, July 16th 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Cost Free.Must be able to return the week of August 9-13 for the second vaccine. Blood Drive Monday, August 9th
There will be a Blood Drive held on Monday, August 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 1:30 p.m. at the Vinton-Shellsburg High School located at 210 West 21st. St., Vinton.Masks and appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, contact Samantha Walton at 319-550-8882.Donors get their choice of a 1/4 zip performance pullover or a gift card AND the chance to win a $500 gift card.
Calling all LifeServers!
The community blood supply is critically low. We need immediate donations to boost the blood supply. Can you take an hour to help provide the blood that's currently needed in local hospitals? Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community 07/20/2021 (01:45 pm - 05:30 pm) 502 N 9th Ave Virginia Gay Hospital - Cafeteria Vinton, IA 52349 In partnership with the state’s public health department, LifeServe Blood Center is testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
July NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) Newsletter
Attached you will find the July NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors) newsletter.This edition features:· 5 Quick Facts for Vitamin B12· Canned Tuna· Freezer Tips· Medications and B12 Absorption· Recipe for Apple Tuna Sandwiches&
Summer food safety tips
Iowa Department of Public Health is seeing an increase in foodborne illness reports, which tend to peak during the summer. Warmer temperatures help pathogens such as Salmonella thrive. Bacteria multiply rapidly at room temperature or in the “Danger Zone” between 40°F and 140°F, so never leave perishable food out for more than 2 hours (or 1 hour if it’s hotter than 90°F outside).