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.

27 Oct 2022

Cold Capping Workshop with Dr Friemel of Iowa Cancer Specialists/Gilda’s Club

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 27, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 6-7PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

25 Oct 2022

Grief and the Holidays/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 25, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program for anyone impacted by a death due to cancer on Thursday, November 3, 2022, 6-7PM, at our Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road Suit, Moline, IL 61265.

24 Oct 2022

Lymphedema: Prevention and Treatment/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 24, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program for anyone impacted by cancer on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 6-7PM, at our Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road Suit, Moline, IL 61265.

20 Oct 2022

Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) Meeting Rated Major Success by Attendees, Exhibitors

By Craig Borchard

Hayley Arceneaux shares her experiences as a cancer survivor, physician assistant and SpaceX crew member during her keynote chat with MercyOne CEO Bob Ritz at IHA’s annual meeting, Wednesday, October 5

18 Oct 2022

Iowa PBS to Host Event During Diabetes Awareness Month

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 18, 2022) — Join Iowa PBS in-person or virtually on November 15 at 6PM for a Pop-Up Film Series event recognizing National Diabetes Month. This screening and conversation will focus on the importance of diabetes education and management and provide the opportunity for an open conversation.

18 Oct 2022

Courage Ride Raises $65,000 for Sarcoma Research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

By Scott Appleget

IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a check for $65,000 to the University of Iowa’s Sarcoma Research Program during an October 13 ceremony at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

17 Oct 2022

Pediatric Moderna Boosters Available This Week; Pfizer Pediatric Boosters TBA

By Janet Hill

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2022) — The Rock Island County Health Department is offering walk-in Moderna bivalent (Omicron) boosters to everyone six and older starting Tuesday, October 18, during the regular Moderna vaccination clinic. Hours are 9AM-12PM and 1-4PM.

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