November Words on Wellness

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
November 5, 2025 2:57 pm

Attached you will find your edition of the November 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Vitamin D in WinterRecipe for Fish TacosRemoving Odors from Fridges and FreezersGet Moving with Community Physical Activity Programs  For more information and upcoming health and human sciences events, check out our website!https://www.

CENTER POINT REGIONAL AMBULANCE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FACILITY

VINTON TODAY
November 4, 2025 11:55 am

Community-backed project expands emergency response capabilities for growing region. Center Point Regional Ambulance, a volunteer-driven nonprofit emergency medical service, will soon break ground on a new facility designed to expand its capacity to deliver life-saving care across northern Linn County and the surrounding area.

Donate Blood Give Hope When it's Needed Most

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
November 3, 2025 12:16 pm

Your generosity gives families hope when it's needed most. Donate blood at Virginia Gay Hospital on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11:45 a.m, to 3:30 p.

HORMEL FOODS RECALL READY-TO-EAT FROZEN CHICKEN PRODUCTS DUE TO CONTAMINATION

USDA
October 26, 2025 12:01 pm

Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products that may be contaminated with pieces of metal, the U.

When to Worry About Breast Pain

UNITYPOINT HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE
October 23, 2025 11:57 am

Breast soreness and pain is one of the most common complaints women have. For many, it's a normal part of their menstrual cycle, but in some cases, breast tenderness may signal something more serious.

VPL Memory Cafe this Friday

VINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
October 22, 2025 2:35 pm

Individuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join the VPL Memory Cafe. We enjoy coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room.

Trump looks to expand access to IVF through discount, employer coverage

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
October 20, 2025 11:53 am

By Jacob FischlerPresident Donald Trump said Thursday his administration had negotiated a lower price for a major fertility drug and would issue a regulation allowing employers to cover part of employees’ fertility coverage.

Virginia Gay Hospital Shines a Light on Breast Cancer Awareness this October

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 20, 2025 12:07 am

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, support those currently battling the disease, and remind our community that early detection saves lives.

Online Public meeting to discuss cancer in Benton County, Monday, October 20

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
October 20, 2025 12:06 am

Did you know that Iowa has the 2nd highest rate of new cancer diagnosis in the United States and rates are rising?-On average, 182 in Benton County are diagnosed with cancer each year.

Does testosterone affect men's oral health?

DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA
October 15, 2025 12:09 pm

Testosterone is a hormone in both men and women, and it plays a major role in men’s overall health. It influences muscle mass, bone density, energy levels, mood and sexual function.