Health And Fitness
VGH: Top 100 Critical Access Hospital via the Chartis Center for Rural Health
Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton, IA today announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outs... Safe at Home Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence
January mared the 10-year anniversary of Safe at Home, a program created to protect the privacy and safety of Iowans at risk due to domestic violence, sexual abuse, trafficking, or stalking. Sinc...
Benton County Suicide Prevention Coalition to meet March 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Focus for our upcoming in-person and virtual meetings:Networking: Strengthening connections among members and community partnersCollaboration: Exploring opportunities to support one anothe...
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group to meet First Tuesday
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group would like to invite you to join them at their monthly meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church Rectory, 2200 2nd Ave.... VGH Nurses Recognized as part of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses
100 Great Iowa Nurses was established in 2004 and hosted by the University of Iowa until 2020. In 2022, with the support of Mary Greeley Medical Center, the program, now called Great Iowa Nurses, is r... Iowa hospitals oppose mandatory reporting of major medical errors
By Clark KauffmanA bill that would require Iowa’s medical facilities to inform regulators of any serious medical errors is again facing opposition from the state’s hospitals.Senate File 2185 ...
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group- Benton County
You are not alone. This ongoing, drop-in support group is for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. Attend as often—or as little—as you need. First Tuesday of eac... Application for Health Care Professional Incentive Program Launched
Program provides financial awards to eligible health care professionals who commit to practicing in high-demand fields serving high-need counties across Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa De...
Senate panel rejects bill to ensure care facility residents can use granny cams
Iowa facilities are currently able to prohibit residents’ use of camerasBy Clark KauffmanAn Iowa Senate committee has rejected legislation that would prevent nursing homes from barring residents’ ... Legislation to Improve Kids’ Access to Life-Saving Medical Care Becomes Law
Legislation from Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) is now law after President Trump signed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding pa...