02 May 2016

Mayday – Mayday! CASI Seeks Help with Senior Summer Heat Relief Program

By Jamie Lange

Summer is just around the corner and so is the heat and humidity. While many of us look forward to these hazy, lazy days it can be an extremely dangerous time of year for older adults. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (...

26 Apr 2016

Donating blood helps save lives in the emergency room

By Rick Roseneck

Red Cross urges blood and platelet donation in recognition of
Trauma Awareness Month

 

PEORIA, Ill. (April 26, 2016) — May is Trauma Awareness Month and the American Red Cross urges eligible ...

25 Apr 2016

TPQC Hosting Health Insurance Coverage Parity Requirements for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care (MH/SUD) Conference

By Kendra Smith

The Project of the Quad Cities is hosting a conference sponsored by the Illinois Department of Insurance regarding the Health Insurance Coverage Parity Requirements for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care (MH/SUD) on Tuesday, April 26th ...

25 Apr 2016

Please Join Us May 1 for Nurses Week

By Cassie Raasch

Iowa City, IA (April 21, 2016) - Every nurse who walks across the stage on May 1 has a story to tell. In honor of Nurses Week 2016 we hope you’ll join us to celebrate this year’s 100 Great Iowa Nurses. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on...

20 Apr 2016

Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds Highlight Medicaid Modernization Successes

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Medicaid patients are getting better access to care and health outcomes  

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted Medicaid modernization success stories connecting patients w...

20 Apr 2016

SHIIP Volunteers Available On Genesis West Campus

By Craig Cooper

Where can I go to find answers about the Medicare prescription drug plans? Are mammograms covered by Medicare Part B? What is a Medicare Advantage plan?

I’m turning 65, who can help me understand Medicare?

20 Apr 2016

Genesis Medical Center, Davenport Earns 2016 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – April 20, 2016 – Genesis Medical Center, Davenport is a recipient of the 2016 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™.

Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients were determined by evaluating the occurrence of...

20 Apr 2016

Senators Markey and Grassley Launch U.S. Senate Cystic Fibrosis Caucus

By Grassley Press

Washington (April 19, 2016) – Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) launched the Senate Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Caucus. Approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States have cystic fibrosis, a life...

19 Apr 2016

Hy-Vee Expands Pet Medication Services at All of Its Pharmacies

By Tina Potthoff

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (April 19, 2016) — All Hy-Vee pharmacies throughout the company’s eight-state region can now fill pet-specific medications. While Hy-Vee stores have been filling pet medications such as antibiotics and allergy medicat...

19 Apr 2016

USDA Tips for Reducing Food Waste and Preventing Illness

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2016 – As Earth Day approaches, did you know USDA has an app that can help you save money and help the environment? Or that there are some simple steps you can take in the kitchen to help you serve safer food and to help...

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