10 Feb 2023

Iowa Regents Walk Away From Table with Essential UIHC Healthcare Workers, Union Files Unfair Labor Charges to Address Lack of Bargaining

By Josh Keller

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 10, 2023) — 3,800 nurses and other healthcare professionals at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics who are members of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa expressed frustration and anger as representatives of the Iowa Board of Regents refused to bargain Monday morning. The Union has filed a Prohibited Practice Complaint (PPC) alleging the Board of Regents are failing to fulfill their duty to bargain in good faith.

08 Feb 2023

Palliative Care Info Session/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 8, 2023) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program for anyone impacted by cancer on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, 6-7PM, at our Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road, Moline, IL 61265.

03 Feb 2023

The Joker Comes to the QC for Gilda's Club

By Michele Darland

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2023) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities continues the legacy and laughter of Gilda Radner as we celebrate her message of hope at the upcoming Live from QC. . . It’s Saturday Nite! Gala presented by Genesis Cancer Care Institute. Held on April Fool’s Day, we are thrilled to feature comedic entertainment: James “Murr” Murray, Impractical Joker, who brings a blend of stand-up and hidden camera comedy to his shows.

01 Feb 2023

Provider Relief Fund Federal Audits: What to Expect and How to Prepare

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2023) — The Health Resources and Services Administration has distributed nearly $170 billion in provider relief-fund payments to eligible health-care providers since April 2020.

01 Feb 2023

Zoom 101: How to Join a Hybrid Support Group/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

MUSCATINE, IOWA (February 1, 2023) –– Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12-1:30PM, at Musser Public Library, Room 301, located at 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, Iowa, 52761.

26 Jan 2023

Iowa Cancer Consortium Releases 2023-2027 Iowa Cancer Plan, Aimed to Address Iowa’s Cancer Burden and Disparities

By Rachel Schramm

IOWA CITY, IOWA (January 26, 2023) — The Iowa Cancer Consortium released the Iowa Cancer Plan (2023-2027), a five-year plan for Iowa’s cancer-control community to address cancer issues in Iowa. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in Iowa. Based on data from the Iowa Cancer Registry, in 2023 there are projected to be 22,000 Iowans diagnosed with cancer and 6,300 cancer deaths in Iowa.

03 Jan 2023

Gilda's Club/Zoom 101: How to Join a Hybrid Support Group

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 3, 2023 — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, January 19, 2023, 6-7:30PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

21 Dec 2022

Iowa Doctor-and Former Senator Accuses Boards of Unlawfully Endangering Iowans

By David Hartsuch, MS, MD

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 21, 2022) — Former Iowa Senator David Hartsuch MD has filed a lawsuit against the Iowa Boards of Medicine and Pharmacy to protect the rights of Iowa patients and their physicians from unlawful Board activity. December 20, 2022 court filing in Scott County, Iowa link.  Dr Hartsuch explained, “These Boards are preventing patients from receiving early life-saving treatment by unlawfully suppressing physician speech considered contrary to the State narrative concerning COVID-19.”

21 Dec 2022

Why Do Yoga? Benefits of Yoga Workshop/Gilda's Club

By Gilda's Club

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 21, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop entitled “Why Do Yoga? Benefits of Yoga Workshop” for anyone impacted by cancer on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 6-7PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse, located 1351 West Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

21 Dec 2022

SAL Community Services Receives Over $1 Million for Critical Early Care and Family Programming

By Amber Wood

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 21, 2022) — SAL Community Services has been awarded nearly $1.2 million from the Illinois State Board of Education to implement its Prevention Initiative program, which provides services and resources to expectant parents and families with children from birth to age three to support healthy social and emotional development.

The grant is a game-changer for children and families in western Illinois.

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