Health News

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...

Emergency nurses make a difference each day in peoples’ lives, both within and beyond the traditional boundaries of the hospital emergency department.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs.

Virginia Gay Hospital was always an essential part of the life of Dr. Tony Anthony, says his widow, Dorothy.

VINTON, IOWA – You may have noticed the yellow t-shirts around this area that say if you don’t fight cancer you don’t know Jack.

ATKINS – It’s been a lifetime dream for Stephanie Vogeler and Deann (McNulty) Cariveau to work in their hometown of Atkins.

Prevention is the key to eliminating the risk of getting whooping cough (also known as pertussis) in our community.

--Commitment to performance excellence in long term and post-acute care facilities honored by the National Quality Award Program -- Vinton, Iowa– Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab has been recognized as a 2012 recipient of the Bronze &ndas...

Warmer weather finds many of us spending time outdoors, increasing our exposure to damaging sun rays.

As area schools are letting out for summer break and warmer weather is upon us, Benton County Public Health offers the following information to help keep children and adults healthy during the summer swimming season.