10 Feb 2016

Genesis Taking Registrations For Metabolic Syndrome Program

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – February 9, 2016 -- Genesis Philanthropy announced today it will offer a health program with proven results for residents of the region. Genesis Philanthropy is offering free screenings to individuals who want to lose weight an...

10 Feb 2016

Wellness of Skin, Scalp and Self! Featuring Dr. Lori Caruso

By Kelly Hendershot

Davenport, IA – February  2016 –Gilda’s Club is hosting Lori Caruso in a discussion on Wellness of Skin, Scalp and Self on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm at Gilda...

10 Feb 2016

Q/A: Opioid Addiction With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What are opioids?

 

A: Opioids are prescription medications that doctors prescribe to manage and reduce pain. Sometimes prescribed after surgery, opioids also are used to treat chronic or severe pain from a medical conditio...

09 Feb 2016

Loebsack to Obama: Deny Iowa’s Medicaid Waiver If State Remains Unprepared for Switch

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today called on President Obama and his administration to deny Iowa’s request to transition to a privately managed Medicaid system if the state remains unprepared for the switch. Late last year,...

09 Feb 2016

Smiddy Fights to Expand Access to Dental Services for Individuals with Autism or Developmental Disabilities

By Paul Ferrero

PORT BYRON, Ill. – In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, highlighted his effort to help ensure that children with special needs receive appropriate dental services.

“Is it important to be...

08 Feb 2016

Genesis Nursing Scholarship Applications Available

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Feb. 5, 2016 – Applications are now being accepted for the Genesis Health System Foundation nursing student scholarships.

This nursing student scholarship program provides $10,000 scholarships for students seeking adm...

08 Feb 2016

Lifestyle Medicine Featuring Dr. Cheryl True

By Kelly Hendershot

Davenport, IA – February  2016 –Gilda’s Club is hosting Dr. Cheryl True in a discussion on Lifestyle Medicine on Thursday, February 18th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

08 Feb 2016

Managed Care Means More Doctors for Medicaid Patients

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Over 35,000 contracts have been signed with Iowa doctors to care for Iowa’s Medicaid patients

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced over 87,000 provider contracts have been signed since Novemb...

08 Feb 2016

Fighting the Scourge of Drug Abuse and Addiction

By Grassley Press

Weekly Video Address - Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

There’s been a lot of focus lately on fighting drug abuse and addiction.

I had the chance to speak with Iowans from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America.

...
02 Feb 2016

House Energy & Commerce Committee Members Introduce Comprehensive Behavioral Health System Reform Bill

By Joe Hand

To advance efforts on mental health and substance use disorder legislation, Committee Members outline Democratic priorities for reform

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (D-IA) joined Congressman Gene Gree...

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