Health And Fitness

Grand Re-opening Open House at VGH Clinic in Van Horne June 6

Rita Taylor-Stewart, PA-C, and the staff of the The Virginia Gay Clinic in Van Horne will celebrate the grand re-opening of the clinic which includes a new lab, exam rooms, nurses station, waiting ...

Preventing Norovirus Outbreaks: Food service has a key role

-About 20 million people get sick from norovirus each year, most from close contact with infected people or by eating contaminated food. -Norovirus is the leading cause of disease outbreaks fr...

Blastball begins!

Children learned the basics of throwing and catching at the first session of VPRD Blastball. Blastball began on Tuesday, as the Vinton Parks and Rec Department's Brad Barker and helpers began teaching children the fundamentals of throwing, catching and hitting a ball, as well as basic ...

Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized

Measles is a highly contagious disease. It can be serious for young children. Protect your child by making sure he or she is up to date on vaccinations, including before traveling abroad. Meas...

First-timers join area fitness regulars in completing Pigman Triathlon

Brad, Julie and Dave pose for a photo before Dave began the event with his .5k swim. Kelly Allsup’s fitness friends at Kettlebell Advantage may have something to say about the large bowl of fudge-topped ice cream she ate Sunday afternoon. But after swimming a half-kilomet...

Walk/Run for Free Women\'s Health Services

PIP You're Invited to the 2nd annual Party in Pink 5K Walk/Run (Friday, June 27th) in Vinton. All proceeds go to support the Gifts of Hope program, free women’s health services, at Virginia G...

Americans Are Walking More to Improve Their Health

Improve your health by increasing your physical activity. Start with walking more as part of your daily routine. Most everyone knows that physical activity is important for good health, but no...

How problem gambling affects more young Iowa adults

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released two studies focused on gambling attitudes and behaviors among Iowa adolescents and college students, and a third study on problem gambling ...

It\'s Time for an Annual Check-Up!

It's time to take charge of your health! Schedule an appointment with your Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics health care provider for your annual check-up/physical exam. Student Physicals -...

Memorial Day Weekend Kicks off Outdoor Adventures

Remember to protect against bug-borne diseases The long Memorial Day weekend often includes outdoor activities. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) encourages Iowans to enjoy the many ...