The Benton County Community Health and Wellness Fair returned for its 10th year on Saturday, transforming Vinton-Shellsburg High School’s gym into a hub of health resources and community support. The event aimed to connect residents with local services, providing health screenings, demonstrations, and information from numerous organizations.

Attendees received free goodie bags filled with resources from participating groups, which ranged from healthcare providers to legal aid and senior services. Highlights included free dental and health screenings, children’s activities, and safety demonstrations from local emergency services. Organizations such as HACAP, Virginia Gay Hospital, Benton County Public Health, and local law enforcement provided insights into wellness, nutrition, and public safety.

From medical services to volunteer programs, the fair showcased the wide range of support available to Benton County residents. Those who missed the event can connect with the participating organizations for information on available services which include:

Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC)Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)Benton County ExtensionBenton County Historical SocietyBenton County PrideBenton County Public Health DepartmentBenton County Rural Access Hub/211Benton County Suicide Prevention CoalitionCaption CallChances and Consequences, INCClear Connection ChiropracticEchoVisionF&NS (Virginia Gay Hospital’s Food and Nutrition Services)HACAP Family Community Health AllianceHACAP Food ReservoirHeritage Area Agency on AgingHome InsteadHy-Vee PharmacyIowa Legal AidLifeServe Blood CenterLinn County Public HealthLinn County Public Health – Assessment and Health PromotionLutheran Living CommunitiesMercyOneMolina Healthcare of IowaNorth Benton AmbulanceREM Iowa Host HomeRiverview CenterSHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)Tanager Expressive ArtsThe Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)United Way of East Central IowaUpper Iowa UniversityUS Cellular IncVan Steenhuyse – Teahen Funeral HomeVinton Fire DepartmentVinton Guild of Fine ArtsVinton Lions ClubVinton Police DepartmentVinton Public LibraryVirginia Gay Hospital (various departments including Home Health, Lab Services, Rehab Visions, Imaging, Respiratory/Sleep Services, and Diabetic Education)WellpointWilson-Hite Insurance, Inc.Windsor Manor Assisted LivingWRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)