Health And Fitness
Diabetes Support Group Meeting
The next Diabetes Support Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10th (4pm-5pm) at Virginia Gay Hospital featuring guest speaker Dr. Saxena MD, PhD (Nephrology) with a presentation titled, ... Independence Day Food Safety Tips
IDPH offers advice for picnics and cookouts
Independence Day will be celebrated with fireworks, parades and picnics. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans to keep food saf...
Managing Asthma: Learn To Breathe Easier
Most people have little trouble climbing a flight of stairs or taking a brisk walk, but these simple activities can be tough for someone with asthma. Although there’s no cure, you can breath...
Stop Ticks!
Reduce your chances of getting a tickborne disease by using repellents, checking for ticks, and showering after being outdoors. If you have a tick bite followed by a fever or rash, seek medical at...
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes; 1 in 4 doesn’t know.
More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes, up from the previous estimate of 26 million in 2010, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre...
National Men’s Health Week
Men can make their health a priority. Take action daily to live a stronger and healthier life.
Each year, National Men's Health Week is celebrated the week leading up to and including Fathe...
Arthritis increases chance of falls
Adults with arthritis are more likely to fall and suffer a fall injury than adults without arthritis. Falls are preventable; learn more about reducing your risk of falling.
A new CDC study of ...
VGH Van Horne Clinic celebrates completion of expansion project
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinic leaders gathered in Van Horne on Friday to celebrate the completion of the renovation/expansion project, which includes adding another 1,100 square feet ... Skin Cancer Awareness: Protect Your Skin
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. To lower your skin cancer ri...
Healthy Pets and People
There are many positive benefits of owning a pet; however, it's important to know that some animals may carry germs that can be spread to people and cause illness.
Pets can appear to be he...