Monday, October 5, 2026
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October Words on Wellness

Attached you will find your edition of the October 2026 Words on Wellness newsletter.This month's topics include:Don't Be Tricked by Your TreatsRecipe: Apple SmilesBudget Smarter, Live BetterEveryday Choices That Can Lower Your Cancer Risk For more information and upcoming health and human sciences events, check out our website!https://www.

BCSPC Monthly Meeting – October 5

1. Welcome & Call to OrderWarm introductionsReminder: This is a safe space—share only what feels comfortable for youShare names/emails of others who might want to join (send to SPC email)2.
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Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow coming to Virginia Gay Hospital November 9

Innovation starts with an idea — and sometimes that idea comes from the bedside.We’re excited to welcome the Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow to Virginia Gay Hospital!Join us for a FREE hands-on Spark Innovation Workshop designed to help nurses and health care professionals look at everyday challenges in new ways.

MEDICARE CHANGES – what you need to know!

 If you are 64 and still working, or 65+ and still working, changes to Medicare for 2027 may affect you!Wilson Hite Insurance is offering an informational meeting at the Vinton Public Library on Thursday, October 15 at 6 pm in the basement if you have questions or concerns.

VPL Memory Cafe October 23

Join us for our VPL Memory Cafe, where individuals living with dementia gather for casual coffee and conversation. Light refreshments are provided; we meet in our lower level boardroom.
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Mental Health: The Weight of the Family Farm

Mental health in agriculture. We know it's an issue. We don't talk about it enough. Beef field specialist Patrick Wall talks with Andy VanAernam, an Iowa teacher and livestock producer, about his mental health journey, and it's one we all should hear.

Virginia Gay Hospital Encourages Measles Awareness and Prevention

Virginia Gay Hospital is encouraging area residents to be aware of measles symptoms and prevention as cases continue to be reported in Iowa.While there are no known measles infections affecting the Virginia Gay Hospital service area at this time, VGH is sharing information proactively to help keep patients, families, and the community informed.

Bird Highlights Office’s Success Training Nurses for Sexual Assault Victims

Attorney General Brenna Bird today highlighted the success of her office’s program for nurses who are trained to help victims of sexual assaults. As part of a significant overhaul of the Victim Assistance Section under Attorney General Bird’s leadership, in November 2025 she hired a nurse to serve as the Sexual Assault Forensic Response Coordinator.
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Don’t Wait for Symptoms: Prostate Cancer Screening Can Save Lives

By Matthew C. Ferroni, MD, Mercy Urology ClinicToo often, men wait until something feels wrong before calling a doctor. When it comes to prostate cancer, that can be a dangerous choice because early prostate cancer often has no symptoms at all.

82nd Baby Saved under Iowa's Safe Haven Act

A baby girl was surrendered under Iowa's Safe Haven Act.Iowa Health & Human Services said that the baby was born on September 8, 2026, and is currently in the care of a foster family while she is awaiting a permanent placement.
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