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Oct 29

PAT/Hy-Vee Holiday-Inspired Cooking Class on November 11

Parents as Teachers and Hy-Vee Dietitian Kendra Friesz will be presenting a holiday-inspired cooking class on Wednesday, November 11, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the ISU Extension office.  Kendra will demonstrate healthier ways to cook your holiday favorites.  Participants will get tips and recipes as well as learning new cooking techniques,   Parents as Teachers staff will throw […]

Oct 28

PAT Grocery Store Tour and Tasting Event on October 14

Join Dietitian Kendra Friesz at the Hy-Vee grocery store in Mt. Ayr on Wednesday, October 14, at 5:30-6:30 PM to taste test and learn about Health Market items available at the store.  Kendra will also be going over healthy meal makeovers, tips and recipes.  The event is free to Parents as Teachers participants.  Gift card […]

Sep 28

Changes Coming to Iowa Medicaid

On February 16, 2015, Governor Branstad announced efforts to modernize Medicaid through the Iowa High Quality Health Care Initiative.  The initiative aims to improve access and care coordination, promote accountability and outcomes and provide a predictable and sustainable Medicaid budget. Winning bids were awarded by the department to four managed care organizations to provide high […]

Sep 28

Free Vision Screenings Available for Children on October 1

Free vision screenings provided by the Lions Club will be available at the Family Resource Center in Mt. Ayr on Thursday, October 1, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, for children age 6 months through pre-Kindergarten.  Registration forms will be on hand at the Resource Center the evening of the screenings. The American Academy of Pediatrics […]