Health And Fitness
Despite drought, mosquitoes continue spreading West Nile virus in Iowa
Extreme heat has kept many Iowans indoors for the past several weeks. With cooler weather on the way, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans that while mosquito activity may ap...
THE BIRTH OF A NEW WEBSITE
Virginia Gay Hospital & Clinics Announces New Campaign
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, a level IV trauma center, based in Vinton with clinics in Atkins, Urbana, Van Horne and Vinton is p... VGH offering annual class for diabetics September 24
Virginia Gay Hospital’s Diabetes Education Program is offering a 2 hour Annual Class for those with diabetes on Tuesday, Sept 24th from 3:30- 5:30pm at the VGH café boardroo...
Lifeserve plans blood drive in Vinton, Sept. 13
Blood donors are needed every day to help ensure the right blood product, is available for the right patient, the moment they need it. Often times, people think blood donations are only neede...
Antimicrobial Resistance
Note: The new and expanded Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics website will be launched on Monday, September 9th.
About Antimicrobial Resistance: A Brief Overview
Antibiotics and similar drugs,...
Facts About ADHD
Facts About ADHD
NOTE: Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics is about to relaunch our website with new and expanded content. The updated site will launch next Monday!
ADHD is one of the most c...
Basic Information About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short. As the drawing shows, the colon is the large intestine or large bowel. The rectum is...
Recognizing Cataracts
Watch for Vision Changes as You Age
As life goes on, we all start to notice certain changes that are a natural part of aging. Maybe our joints aren’t as flexible as before, or our hearin...
Free PAD screenings offered in Vinton, Belle Plaine
Attend a FREE 15 minute screening with a UnityPoint Clinic cardiologist to determine your risk for peripheral artery or venous disease.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) or Venous Disease can be...
America’s New Health Insurance Marketplace
Beginning October 1, millions of Americans will be able to get affordable health insurance that includes many free preventive services and comprehensive coverage for services such as physician vis...