28 Nov 2022

Local Red Cross Volunteers Help Seventeen People Affected by Home Fires in the Past Week

By Brian Williamsen

ROCK ISLAND, ILINOIS (November 28, 2022) — American Red Cross volunteers responded to seven home fires in Galesburg (Illinois), Geneseo (Illinois), Oquawka (Illinois), Quincy (Illinois), Rock Island (Illinois), and Wever (Iowa) in the past week and provided assistance to seventeen individuals, through supplying them with basic items to meet immediate needs after a fire, and additional support in the form of health and mental-health services and one-on-one support.

23 Nov 2022

Mental Health and the Holidays Workshop/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 23, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, December 8, 2022, 6-7PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

21 Nov 2022

Family Ornament Activity with Living Proof Exhibit/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 21, 2022) — Gilda’s Club, in partnership with Living Proof Exhibit, is hosting a FREE crafting workshop for families impacted by cancer on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 6:00-8:00pm at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

03 Nov 2022

First Four Rural Hospitals Launch Program Aimed at Reducing Opioid Use

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 3, 2022) — Decatur County Hospital in Leon, Regional Medical Center in Manchester, Cherokee Regional Medical Center, and Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars are the first four hospitals to announce participation in the Billion Pill Pledge program, supported by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.

02 Nov 2022

Chair Yoga Session/Gilda’s Club

By Gilda's Club

MUSCATINE, IOWA (November 2, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 12-1PM, at Musser Public Library in Room 301 located at 408 E 2nd St, Muscatine, Iowa 52761.

01 Nov 2022

Iowans Honored for Work in Cancer Control

By Liz Orton

NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Almost 200 cancer professionals and advocates came together in Ankeny on October 25 for the annual Iowa Cancer Summit. Among them were the recipients of three awards, given out every year by the Iowa Cancer Consortium to people who have worked to reduce the burden of cancer in the state.

01 Nov 2022

Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation Announces Expanded Health-Care Education Scholarships

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — The Iowa Hospital Association’s Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation will award sixty post-secondary health-care scholarships of up to $7,000 ($3,500 per year for up to two years) and $1,000 to students enrolling in emergency medical technology/technician certification programs.

31 Oct 2022

Last Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic Tuesday; Appointments Still Available

By Janet Hill

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2022) — The Rock Island County Health Department (RICHD) will hold its last 2022 walk-in flu vaccination clinic on Tuesday, November 1, during the same time as the ongoing Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The CDC advises that everyone six months and older can get the COVID-19 primary vaccine or booster and the flu shot at the same time.

31 Oct 2022

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace Open Enrollment in Iowa

By Jeremy Smith

The Affordable Care Act’s annual Open Enrollment period is days away and new rules have made the program stronger than ever. Last year, 

31 Oct 2022

Quartet Senior Living Community to Host Grand Opening Celebration November 10

By Corrine McCallum

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 31, 2022) — Quartet Senior Living is inviting the public to its grand opening celebration on Thursday, November 10, beginning at 3PM, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Open house, tours, refreshments, and entertainment will continue until 7PM.

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