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Vinton, Iowa (May 6, 2013) – After more than 9 years serving patients with Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics, Dr.

“Vampires" … “Mosquitoes” … Carolyn Gavalas and her techs and phlebotomists at the Virginia Gay Hospital lab have heard all of the humorous nicknames their friends and families use to describe members thei...

Not only does the month of April signify “April showers,” but it also recognizes National Occupational Therapy Month; however, in the occupational therapy profession, we celebrate it all year long.

Patients in this area coping with Parkinson's Disease don't need to travel far from home to find support, proper education on advancement of exercise, medication guidance, and nutrition information to assist with their overall health and m...

Every spring runners dust off their shoes and hit the pavement. By changing the running surface, increasing mileage, beginning a new program, or breaking in a pair of shoes many develop new aches and pains.

The Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing and Rehab Center was one of just over 3,000 of the 16,000 nursing homes in the United States to earn a 5-Star rating from Nursing Home Compare, the federal government’s official evaluator of nursing homes.

VINTON, IOWA. January 30, 2013 – Virginia Gay Hospital Nursing and Rehab, is proud to announce that they are the recipient of Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2013 Customer Experience AwardsTM.

With an Atkins/Newhall native providing medical care, a full-service pharmacy and Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy service, the Virginia Gay Hospital clinic in Atkins has already enjoyed fast growth in its first four months.

ATKINS, IA — Give yourself the gift of free health screenings this holiday season with a visit to the Community Health Clinic at the Atkins Family Medical Clinic and Therapy on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 8-11 am.

It's official ... The halls have been decked for the Third Annual Virginia Gay Tree Walk! Hospital departments and other area groups and businesses have created a stunning assortment of over 25 trees and wreaths for your browsing and bidding p...