Health And Fitness
Make Your Thanksgiving Meal Last with ‘Planned-overs‘
The day after Thanksgiving is a day of shopping, football games, and leftovers. Before the chaos of the holiday arrives, have a plan for how you will use your Thanksgiving meal leftovers. By having...
Iowa Mission of Mercy to Help those with Dental needs October 18-19
Free dental clinic to be in Des Moines Oct. 18-19
The Iowa Mission of Mercy, the state's largest free dental clinic will be in Des Moin...
Alcohol Policy Changes at Special Events
When Benton County received the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG), a group of volunteers worked long hours to determine how to utilize the money to make the best change...
Breast Cancer and the Breast Self-Exam
NOTE: Important information about VGH Mammograms follows article.
The most effective way to detect breast cancer is by mammography, and a clinical breast exam can complement mammography screeni...
Speak up: Become a Partner in Your Health Care
Become a Partner in Your Health Care
Many people go to the doctor ready to just listen and let the doctor take the lead. But the best patient-doctor relationships are partnerships. You and your ... Nov. 1 blood drive to honor Amillianna King
The American Red Cross invites Vinton-area community members to donate blood on Nov. 1 in honor of 2-and-a-half-year-old Amillianna King who was diagnosed with leukemia. She has receive...
Basic Information About Breast Cancer
NOTE: Get the latest local health news and alerts sent directly to your in-box by registering for Virginia Gay Hospital’s Health E-News. Sign-up now, it’s fast and easy: http://www.myv... Parkinson Support Group to meet October 22nd
Parkinson Support Group to meet at 1:30 pm at Windsor Manor in the dining room. The October 22 Parkinsons Support Group will be featuring Criss Cristadoss from the state office who will share ...
Asthma Explained
What Is Asthma?
Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children, but adults can have asthma, too. Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness,...
Abilities in Action Conference and Expo at Kirkwood
The Abilities in Action Conference and Expo will take place at the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services Center in Marion, Wednesday, October 2, 2013. This continuing education opportunity will ...