DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 3, 2023) — ImpactLife has implemented Individual Donor Assessment, a donor-screening practice that is consistent with new guidance on donor eligibility issued by the US Food and Drug Administration earlier this year. The change to Individual Donor Assessment creates more equitable donor eligibility standards by using gender-inclusive, individual sexual behavior-based questions in pre-donation screening.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2023) — Here’s a respiratory illness season update. There also is a graphic attached regarding free COVID-19 test kits. We have a walk-in flu clinic today, 1-4PM. If you want to stop by. Please ask for me at the front desk. Patients must agree to being interviewed and videoed/photographed.

ADEL, IOWA (September 14, 2023) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Despite growing efforts to bring attention to the topic, suicide remains the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10–24 and the 10th leading cause of death among adults in the US, according to The National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2023) — Ellipsis has set in motion a much-needed respite program for kids and families in central Iowa. The service provides the help and rest period kids and families need when challenges seem too difficult to conquer on their own. While some of Ellipsis' similar services are court-ordered, respite care is a voluntary program that allows kids and families a chance to take a break before a breaking point is reached.