Health And Fitness
American Red Cross to hold Vinton blood drive Thursday, Sept. 26
The American Red Cross will hold its next Vinton blood drive on Thursday, September 26th, 12:30-5:30 at the Skate Center. The United States is experiencing a blood emergency. This is when the nat...
Pink Night at the Vinton Public Library, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Virginia Gay Hospital will host a 'Pink Night' on Tuesday, October 1, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Vinton Public Library. The hospital will discuss early detection, share stories of hope, and share resources t... Ladies Night Out Mammogram Screening Event Oct. 8th, 10th, 22nd & 24th 5-7:30 pm
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, Thursday, Oct. 10th, Tuesday, Oct. 22nd or Thrusday, Oct. 26th for after after-hours Mammogram Screening Event. Enjoy appetizers and beverages and get your annual m... State Auditor Sand releases report & Video concerning Nursing Home Inspections
To watch the video CLICK HERE.Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand's report is below:{{{Nursing_Home_Inspections_and_Staffing_FINAL.pdf}}}...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Is a Call to Action
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a dedicated time to increase awareness about the prevalence of suicide, share information on how to prevent it, and provide support to those affected, ... Direct Care Workers, Family Caregivers & Students Invited to State Conference
Iowa CareGivers invites direct care workers and family caregivers to their 31st annual statewide conference themed "Direct Care: A Chorus of Compassion." The event will be held on October 7, 2024, at ...
Benton County SPC Offering hope and sending uplifting message
On Sunday, the Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition held an "Out of the Darkness Awareness Walk" at the Benton Community MS/HS Track Complex in Van Horne.The family-friendly event included snac... Mental Health Across the Lifespan: Traveling Art Show and Panel Discussion
UnityPoint Health – AbbeHealth Services - Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a series of free community events at local libraries across Eastern I...
BLOOD DONATIONS IN CRITICAL NEED AFTER LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
The community blood supply has been strained this summer
and into the Labor Day holiday and is now critically low after the long weekend. LifeServe Blood
Center is in critical need of all blood ty...
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, October 15th – December 7th
Every year between October 15th and December 7th, Iowans on Medicare have the opportunity to review and make changes to their drug plan or Medicare Advantage.The Part D and Medicare Advantage plans ca...