18 Jul 2016

Loebsack to Host Roundtable to Discuss Increasing Access to Mental Health Services for Children

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be hosting a roundtable in Davenport on TUESDAY, July 19th, to meet with mental health care providers to discuss the Children’s Access to Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ...

12 Jul 2016

Smiddy Sponsors Legislation Mandating Insurance Companies to Cover 3D Mammogram Cost

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is sponsoring legislation to require insurance companies to provide coverage for 3D mammograms.

 

 

"We know that proper screening and treatment saves lives in th...

06 Jul 2016

Child Burn Survivors Enjoy Illinois Camp

By Rick Martin

 

Scars Don’t Prevent Young Burn Survivors from Celebrating Life and Making Memories at Illinois Burn Camp

 

 

 

Mount Prospect, IL – From June 19-25, 20...

29 Jun 2016

Q/A: Check on Obamacare With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Rick Martin

Q:  How is the Affordable Care Act stacking up to expectations?

 

A:  The sweeping health insurance law, widely known as Obamacare, turned six earlier this year. Recall that the 2,700-page bill was rammed through Congress on a p...

28 Jun 2016

Smiddy Urges Rauner to Sign Bill to Help Fund Cancer Testing, Elderly Care and Services for Developmentally Disabled Children

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the 11-month budget impasse in Illinois continues to harm vulnerable individuals who cannot access vital services, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is urging Gov. Rauner to sign bipartisan legislation and provide emerg...

28 Jun 2016

Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Mental Health Services for Children

By Rick Martin

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after he recently introduced legislation that would help remove some of the barriers that prevent children from receiving necessary mental health care. Loebsack’s le...

27 Jun 2016

Gov. Branstad announces safeguards for Medicaid Modernization

By Rick Martin

Medicaid patients have choice in health plans for 90 days and then after for Good Cause

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad is reminding Iowa Medicaid patients who transitioned to managed care on

24 Jun 2016

Genesis Heart Attack Readmission Rates 4th Best in Country

By Rick Martin

55 hospitals with the lowest 30-day heart attack readmission rates

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24 Jun 2016

How to Research and Reduce Healthcare Costs By Nathaniel Sillin

By Rick Martin

Whether you're planning a future procedure or navigating care after a sudden illness or accident, smart consumers have a plan in place to avoid hidden costs and billing errors common to our ever-changing healthcare system. You should too.

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22 Jun 2016

NAMI NOW REGISTERING FOR FALL FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES

By Rick Martin

Free Class Helps Families Living with Mental Illness Better Support a Loved One 

DAVENPORT, Iowa (JUNE 12, 2016) –   NAMI Family-to-Family is a free class for families, partners and friends of individuals 18 years or olde...

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