Local Podiatrist Dr. Mark Lucas on Running Down Common Foot Problems
JULY 26, 2012 BETTENDORF, IA - Maria Bribriesco, candidate for Iowa House of Representatives (District 94) and Bettendorf resident, has announced the third in a five-part
Health & Wellness series ""Taming Your 'Achy Breaky' Foot - The Foot Doc is In" with podiatrist Dr. Mark Lucas, D.P.M.. This presentation will be at the Bettendorf Public Library
August 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM.  Dr. Lucas will deliver a short presentation followed by a Q&A. This event is free to the public. "We don't often think of our feet until they're hurting."
Maria said recently. "When you have aching feet, it can have a negative effect on other areas of your body. This presentation will point out ways to prevent foot problems before they start."
Dr. Mark Lucas, a graduate of the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, is a board-certified physician and a member of the American Council of Certified Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons.
Mark is currently a practing physician with Genesis Health Systems, a member of the Cornbelt Running Club, and the recipient of the 2010 Road Runners Club of America Excellence in
Journalism Award.
About Maria Bribriesco
Maria Bribriesco, a long-time resident of Bettendorf and graduate from the University of Iowa College of Law, is candidate from the Iowa House of Representatives, District 94. After 27 years
working for the U.S. Army at the Rock Island Arsenal, Maria retired as a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser in July 2011.  Maria is married to local attorney William J. Bribriesco and is the proud
mother of attorneys Anthony and Andrew Bribriesco and Dr. Alejandro Bribriesco.
Trinity Medical Center Dietitian To Share Free Advice on Healthy Eating

JULY 26, 2012 BETTENDORF, IA - Maria Bribriesco, candidate for Iowa House of Representatives (District 94) and Bettendorf resident, has announced the second in a five-part Health & Wellness series "Diet and Nutrition - Foundation for Good Health". This presentation will be at the Bettendorf Public Library July 31, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Jeni Tackett, the wellness dietitian for Trinity Medical Center, will deliver a short presentation followed by a Q&A. This event is free to the public.

Due to her family's medical history and experiences, Maria understands the importance a sound diet has in maintaining excellent health. "Food is the best source of health. Food works at the cellular level so it's important to eat well to stay well. " Bribriesco said  recently. "I encourage everyone to come to this presentation and learn about nutrition."

Jeni Tackett, the wellness dietitian for Trinity Medical Center, majored in Nutrition and Dietetics at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She lives in East Moline with her husband, Nathan and their two children. Jeni enjoys reading, yoga, and running and writes a nutrition blog for Mississippi Valley Health News at www.qchealthnews.com. Helping people lead healthier lifestyles is Jeni's passion.

About Maria Bribriesco
Maria Bribriesco, a long-time resident of Bettendorf and graduate from the University of Iowa College of Law, is candidate from the Iowa House of Representatives, District 94. After 27 years working for the U.S. Army at the Rock Island Arsenal, Maria retired as a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser in July 2011.

Maria is married to local attorney William J. Bribriesco and is the proud mother of attorneys Anthony and Andrew Bribriesco and Dr. Alejandro Bribriesco.