16 Jan 2020

Cancer Transitions — Moving Beyond Treatment

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — Gilda’s Club and Genesis Cancer Care Institute are partnering to offer a 6-week cancer survivorship series called Cancer Transitions™.

There will be two options to attend:

  • Wednesdays Wednesday, February 5–March 11, 2020, 10AM– noon

OR

16 Jan 2020

University of Dubuque Professor Joins Initiative to Fight Shortage of New Antibiotics

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — University of Dubuque is joining the push to mitigate one of the most critical public-health crises facing the world — antibiotic resistance — by participating in the Tiny Earth network.

16 Jan 2020

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) Presents Annual Awards for Veterinary Profession Excellence

By Debbie Lakamp

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (January 15, 2020) — Recognizing Illinois veterinarians and others who practice compassionate care with leading-edge medical practices for animals and their human caretakers and whose actions impact organized veterinary medicine, the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) presented their awards at its fall convention in Tinley Park.

16 Jan 2020

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) Announces Board Leadership, New Board Members for 2020

By Debbie Lakamp

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (January 16, 2020) — The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) announces the advancement of leaders and the election of new members to its statewide board of directors, as announced at its recent annual convention.

13 Jan 2020

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Adapts Funding Mission to Strengthen Link Between Oral Health and Overall Health

By Jill Hamilton

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2020) — Even though its name is synonymous with dental health, Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation is shifting its funding strategy beginning in 2020 to create stronger ties between oral health and overall health.

08 Jan 2020

Prevent Lung Cancer: Test Your Home for Radon

By EPA Press Office

LENEXA, KANSAS (January 8, 2020) —This National Radon Action Month, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for radon, the second-leading cause of lung cancer. Make 2020 a healthier, safer new year by testing your home.

07 Jan 2020

Free Educational Workshop for People Affected by Metastatic Breast Cancer

By Gilda's Club

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 7, 2020) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities will host a free workshop for people affected by cancer entitled "Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Metastatic Breast Cancer." The program will explore metastatic breast-cancer treatment, side-effect management, and psychosocial aspects of the illness. This free workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 5:30-7:30PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities (1234 E River Drive).

06 Jan 2020

2020 Cancer Retreats: Registration Now Open

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 6, 2020) — Gilda’s Club and Genesis Cancer Care Institute are pleased to announce that they are now accepting registration for their 2020 Cancer Retreats to be held at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities (1234 E River Drive).

The retreats are open to cancer patients/survivors from the Quad Cities area and one adult support person (spouse,family member or friend). Options to attend are Saturday, March 21, 2020, 8AM–5PM, or Saturday, June 13, 2020, 8AM–5PM.

03 Jan 2020

Iowa Care-Providers Earn National Recognition

By Lori Ristau

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 3, 2020) — Approximately 395 Iowa long-term care-providers were recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) on December 16 for the quality of care they provide.

10 Dec 2019

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation invests $685K in Iowa schools with Rethink Your Drink Program

By Jill Hamilton

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 10, 2019) — Students and staff in 143 additional schools across Iowa have a healthy new feature in their school buildings this fall. Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation, along with several public/private partners, donated more than $685,000 in Elkay water-bottle filling-stations, toothbrushes, water-bottles, and Rethink Your Drink educational kits, which will impact 77,100 students and staff members.

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