21 Aug 2019

Five Years and $1.5 Million Investment toward Increasing Access to Dental Care for Iowa's Senior Residents

By Ann Appleseth

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 21, 2019) — Did you know that Americans ages 65-74 are keeping their teeth longer? In fact, according to a study published in the Journal of American Dental Association in January 2019, complete tooth-loss has decreased more than 75 percent over the past 50 years for this age group. It seems terrific on the surface, until you realize that many of these adults do not have dental-insurance coverage or access to dental-care due to poverty or other barriers.

20 Aug 2019

Loras CARES Lab Awarded Grant to Enhance Cancer Survivorship Programming

By Jimmy Naprstek

DUBUQUE, IOWA (August 20, 2019) — Dr Keith Thraen-Borowski and the Loras College Cancer Research in Exercise Science Laboratory (CARES Lab) are the recipients of a $330,000 grant from a charitable trust that is deeply committed to health, education, and humanitarian causes.

16 Aug 2019

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Offers a New Monthly Daytime Cancer Support Group in Clinton

By Anita Shaft

CLINTON, IOWA (August 16, 2019) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is excited to announce that we are adding a new monthly Cancer Support Group in Clinton to accommodate the needs of the community. The new support group will meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30AM at the Zion Lutheran Church Library, where group members can share thoughts, feelings and their experiences.

16 Aug 2019

Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) Praises Signing of First Responders Suicide Prevention Act

By David Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2019) — The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) today praised the signing of the Illinois First-Responders Suicide Prevention Act, a new law the IPPFA drafted that will help fight the number-one cause of duty-related deaths in the state. Governor JB Pritzker signed the legislation today at the Illinois State Police headquarters in Springfield, and the law takes effect immediately.

15 Aug 2019

FDA Proposes New Required Health Warnings with Color Images For Cigarette Packages and Advertisements to Promote Greater Public Understanding of Negative Health Consequences of Smoking

By David Arvelo

 

13 Aug 2019

New Short-Term Crisis House in Davenport, Iowa

By Allison Courville

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 13, 2019) — Vera French Community Mental Health Center is excited to announce the opening of the area’s first Crisis Stabilization program. The 5-bed home located in Davenport offers a short-term stay (less than five calendar days) for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

13 Aug 2019

FDA Warns Consumers about the Dangerous and Potentially Life-Threatening Side Effects of Miracle Mineral Solution

By David Arvelo

DALLAS, TEXAS (August 12, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or drink a product sold online as a medical treatment due to a recent rise in reported health issues.

09 Aug 2019

FDA Notifies Four Companies to Remove 44 Flavored e-Liquid and Hookah Tobacco Products From the Market for Not Having Required Marketing-Authorization

By David Arvelo

DALLAS, TEXAS (August 9, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters notifying four companies that 44 flavored e-liquid and hookah tobacco products do not have the required marketing authorization, and thus cannot be legally sold in the United States.

09 Aug 2019

Christian Care Receives Two Grants to Help Continue Key Programs

By Steve Gottcent

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2019) — People are in need in the Quad Cities. According to the River Bend Food Bank, 1 in 8 people in the local community don’t have access to enough food. And according to a June 2018 QC Times article, 38% of Scott County residents can’t afford basic needs, including medical care.

08 Aug 2019

Iowa Employer Health Insurance Premiums Increase 7.1%

By David P Lind

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — Iowa employer health-insurance premiums increased an average of 7.1 percent from 2018 to 2019, according to the "2019 Iowa Employer Benefits Study(c)," the 20th study conducted by 

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