20 Nov 2020

American Red Cross Seeks Nominations to Honor Local Heroes

By Drew Brown

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 20, 2020) — The American Red Cross of Illinois is accepting nominations to honor exceptional individuals from our community. Everyday heroes who selflessly put the well-being of others before theirs.

18 Nov 2020

COVID Recovery Iowa Encourages Virtual Social Connections and Supports to Cope with Holiday and Pandemic Isolation

By Teresa Zilk

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 18, 2020) — Eight months into the pandemic, 

17 Nov 2020

Local Red Cross Volunteers Assist 23 People Impacted by Home Fires

By Drew Brown

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2020) — Volunteers with the Disaster Action Team were busy responding to home fires this past week.  From November 9 through 16, Red Cross volunteers responded to six home fires including incidents in Lomax, New London and Rock Island.

02 Nov 2020

Virtual "Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Precision Medicine"

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November, 2020) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities will host a Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Precision Medicine — a free virtual workshop for people interested in precision medicine.

30 Oct 2020

Grief and the Holidays: A Free Virtual Workshop by Gilda's Club, November 10, 6-7:30PM

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IA (October 30, 2020) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE virtual workshop for anyone impacted by a death due to cancer on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 6-7:30PM, via Zoom.

30 Oct 2020

Public Orders Issued Involving EIGHT (8) Cases Before The Iowa Board of Medicine

By Iowa Board of Medicine

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 30, 2020) — The Iowa Board of Medicine has taken the following actions:

29 Oct 2020

Voters Can Drop Off Mail Ballots at Early-Voting Sites

By Roland Caldwell

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 29, 2020) — According to the Scott County Health Department returning an absentee ballot is the safest way to vote and avoid possible exposure to COVID-19.

29 Oct 2020

Red Cross: How to Have a Safe Halloween during Pandemic

By Drew Brown

CLINTON, ILLINOIS (October 29, 2020) — Halloween will be different this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises skipping traditional trick-or-treating and other festivities involving crowds — which are high-risk for spreading the virus.

29 Oct 2020

Temporary COVID-19 Testing Site Open This Weekend in Milan

By Janet Hill

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 29, 2020) — A temporary community-based COVID-19 drive-through testing site will return to Rock Island County 31 October-1 November.

Free testing will be in the parking lot of the Camden Centre located within Camden Park, 2701 1st St, Milan. Hours are 9AM-5PM.

28 Oct 2020

Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) Asks Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Public Health, and Iowa Department of Education to Help Schools “Winterize” Ventilation Systems to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

By Jean Hessburg

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2020) — In early October, The Center for Disease Control (CDC) acknowledged that people can become infected with COVID-19 through airborne transmission, especially in enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation. As Iowa closes up for winter, the need for upgraded HVAC systems and improved ventilation in classrooms become an increasing concern.

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