Van Buren County Health & Wellness

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

🥾 Have you been told to “take a hike”?
Well, today’s the perfect day to do it — it’s National Take a Hike Day! 🌲💪
Get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and move your body — even if it’s just around the block. Every step counts! 🚶‍♀️🌞

11/06/2025

Getting exercise doesn’t have to cost money! Check out this list of FREE fitness opportunities in Van Buren County!

11/06/2025

🥫 Van Buren County Hospital Food Drive — Now Through November 14! 🧡

We’re collecting non-perishable food items to support our local food pantry and neighbors in need.
Bring your donations to the front lobby of Van Buren County Hospital any time before November 14.

Every can, box, and bag makes a difference — let’s come together to help fill our community’s shelves this season!

10/27/2025

Make dinners a family affair in November with the new 5-2-1-0 HealthyChoicesCount! feature!📵

Don't forget, schools can become 5-2-1-0 registered sites at no cost for access to tons of more awesome resources like assemblies and curriculum from our partners Healthy LifeStars Iowa, Iowa 4-H, and the Iowa Heart Foundation!



https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/5210/feature

10/20/2025

October is Children’s Health Month!
At Van Buren County Hospital, we’re dedicated to helping kids grow up strong, healthy, and happy. From wellness checks and vaccinations to keeping up with nutrition and active play, small steps today make a big difference for their future. 💪👶
Let’s work together to build healthy habits early and keep our children thriving all year long! If you are in need of healthcare services for your child, give us a call at 319-293-8732.

💚 Van Buren County Hospital — Quality Care, Close to Home.

09/22/2025

Free exercise class offered in Keosauqua! These classes are targeted to seniors, but all are welcome to attend!

09/08/2025

We're 3 weeks away from the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk presented by Delta Dental of Iowa and 33 counties away from the having a walk registered in every county in the state! 👀

Register your school, workplace, community or household to take the first step toward a healthier Iowa and help us spread the word to the unregistered counties!

https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/events/annual-walk

09/04/2025

Step up to a healthier lifestyle with your friends! The Next Step Challenge kicks off September 8—learn more and sign up at www.livehealthyiowa.org. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

08/28/2025

The kids are back in school and they'll need healthy fuel to keep them going on all day long! Start the new year with new healthy snacks and make positive lifelong snacking habits for your kids. 🍌🥕

https://www.iowahealthieststate.com/5210/feature

08/28/2025

Help our work to make sure every Iowan has the opportunity to live healthiest life continue statewide! Support HSI and help us reach our goal of raising $5,210 as part of the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk presented by Delta Dental of Iowa below.

Our work wouldn't be possible without the support of Iowans like you across the state! 👊

🔗: https://runsignup.com/healthieststateannualwalk

08/14/2025

Looking for a place to exercise when it rains, or is too hot, or when winter rolls around? Here are some FREE options! Learn more on the Healthy Villages website here: https://vbch.org/community/healthy_villages/