Red Cross reminds eligible donors about the constant need for bloodMany people want to give back to the community, but may not have a lot of time to volunteer. The American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that in only about an hour, volunteer blood donors can help save lives and feel ...

CPR and First Aid will be offered for members of the public on Valentine's Day evening. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults, infants, and children, as well as defibrillator use and first aid, will be taught by a certified instructor. The course is Tuesday, February 14 4:30 9:30 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa 90% of the population will experience a need for blood at some point during their lives. Whether it's a trauma victim, surgery patient, cancer fighter, premature baby or mother in distress after delivery, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds. Since there ...

The Beyond Pink TEAM is hosting its next "Meet, Mingle and Learn" event Tuesday, January 17 from 4:30-7 pm at the Cedar Valley Unitarian Universalists building, 3912 Cedar Heights Drive, Cedar Falls.This month's topic will be "Simply Healthy Eating and Antioxidants." Our speaker will be Beth ...

GRUNDY CENTER - If reaching your healthy weight is a goal for 2017, Grundy County Memorial Hospital is offering support. A new session of the 100 Day Weight Loss Challenge begins on Monday, January 23. The class features five classroom sessions with coaching by a registered ...

Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa Announces Final 2016-2017 Open Enrollment Events with NavigatorsDes Moines, Iowa Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa (VNS of Iowa) will be hosting the following enrollment events to provide assistance to individuals enrolling in the health insurance marketplace, ...

DES MOINES, Iowa It only takes one hour for LifeServe Blood Center blood donors to save the lives of three people in their community.Donating blood is the fastest way to make a huge impact in others' lives a whole blood donation takes just 45-60 minutes. Every blood donation made with ...

GRUNDY CENTER Low-cost blood screenings and a variety of organizations and services that support overall health and wellness will be available at the Grundy County Wellness Fair, Saturday January 7th, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. The Grundy Center Wellness ...

Cedar Valley Hospice invites you to recognize a loved one during this meaningful time of the year as part of the 2016 Cedar Valley Hospice Tree of Love fundraiser. Honor or remember someone special with a contribution and you will receive a unique ornament or bookmark depending on your level of ...

Blood donors are needed urgently ahead of the upcoming holiday season.With family traditions and holiday travel falling at the same time as winter weather and the flu season, the community blood supply often becomes scarce as blood donors are unable to make their regularly scheduled appointment ...