05 Aug 2019

Bill Allowing Dentists to Practice Teledentistry Signed into Law

By David Kubik

SAVANNA, ILLINOIS (August 5, 2019) — Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 167, sponsored by State Representative Tony McCombie, allowing dentists to practice teledentistry and promoting better patient-safety when they undergo procedures requiring anesthesia.

31 Jul 2019

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces New Action Plan to Lay Foundation for Safe Importation of Certain Prescription Drugs

By David Arvelo

DALLAS, TEXAS (July 31, 2019) — The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that HHS and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are publishing a Safe Importation Action Plan - PDF* that outlines two potential pathways that would lay the foundation for the safe importation of certain drugs originally intended for foreign markets.

31 Jul 2019

Laughter Yoga at Gilda's Club, August 13

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 30, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop titled “Laughter Yoga” on Tuesday, August 13th, 6–7:30 PM, at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

29 Jul 2019

Crow Valley Dental Care and Duck Creek Family Dental to Host Free Dentistry Day August 2

By Briana Stewart

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — Residents in the Davenport community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Crow Valley Dental Care on Friday, August 2.  

29 Jul 2019

Back to School? Don't Forget These Three Essential Exams

By Jill Hamilton

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — The official start of school in Iowa is less than a month away. As you prepare, keep in mind that there are a few important back-to-school items that have nothing to do with notebooks or backpacks. These three essential preventive and wellness exams need to be scheduled with your family medical provider, your optometrist and your dentist ASAP.

26 Jul 2019

Now Enrolling for Enhancing Connections: A Cancer Education Program for Parents

By Anita Shaft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 26, 2019) — Are you a parent with cancer who is struggling to learn how your child feels about your diagnosis? Gilda’s Club is now accepting participants interested in the Enhancing Connections program for cancer patients with children.

The program includes ways you can:

11 Jul 2019

First Mental Health Awareness Night at Modern Woodmen Park

By Allison Courville

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — The Vera French Foundation and Quad Cities River Bandits are pleased to announce the first Mental Health Awareness Night on Thursday, July 18 at 6:35PM at Modern Woodmen Park.

09 Jul 2019

Strike Out Ovarian Cancer Night at Modern Woodmen Park

By Joi Ponder

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 9, 2019) — NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative will be turning Modern Woodmen Park TEAL on July 25 for Strike Out Ovarian Cancer night. Survivors, friends, family, and supporters are encouraged to wear teal and join NormaLeah in cheering on the Quad City River Bandits as they take on the Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa. Doors open at 5:35PM and the game starts at 6:35PM. Strike Out Ovarian Cancer is Supported by Merck & Co Inc.

09 Jul 2019

Red Cross Blood Supply Drops Below Three-Days; Urgent Call for Donors Issued

By Laura McGuire

PRESS RELEASE (July 9, 2019) — Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care.

09 Jul 2019

Feel More Like You Workshop 07/30

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 9, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Feel More Like YouWorkshop on July 30, 2019, 6-8PM, at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

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