WASHINGTON DC (July 2, 2019) — “Fish and shellfish are an important part of a well-rounded diet. However, we know many consumers worry about mercury in fish and even choose to limit or avoid fish because of this concern. In fact, we have seen that women in the US who are pregnant are consuming far less than the recommended amount of seafood,” said Susan Mayne PhD, director of the Federal Drug Administration's [FDA] Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (July 1, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE healthy living workshop for families impacted by cancer on Monday, July 15, 2019, 5:30-7PM, at Hammond Henry Hospital Conference Room 1AB (600 N College Ave, Geneseo, IL).

Families impacted by cancer are invited to try chair yoga and learn to make a healthy snack. Led by Kelly Craft, a certified chair yoga instructor, chair yoga takes traditional mat poses and adapts them to the chair.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 2, 2019) — St Ambrose University is one of nearly 30 universities across the country that require that incoming students are vaccinated against meningitis B. Several colleges just made the meningitis B vaccination mandatory for the first time this year.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — On National HIV Testing Day, clinical staff-members working for The Scott County Health Department will be providing free and quick HIV tests at the Walgreens Pharmacy on 1805 Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa. Information will be shared about HIV prevention and treatment options and questions will be answered on Thursday, 27 June 2019, 10AM-7PM.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 25, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop Genetics and Cancer on Tuesday, July 16, 11:30AM–12:30PM, at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 19, 2019) — The 12th annual QC Cancer Awareness Ride, formerly known as the QC Ride for the Cure, will take place on Sunday, August 25, at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 Locust St, Davenport. The ride continues to be an amazing event for Gilda’s Club Quad Cities as riders enjoy joining together and riding in honor of all those who have fought and continue to fight their battle with cancer.

Registration is now open, and fees are as follows:

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 18, 2019) — Dr Chad Overman has provided one-on-one care for patients and led the optometry practice for Walmart, the world's largest retailer. Now he brings his multi-channel optometry business background to Delta Dental of Iowa as the first-ever director of vision benefits.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11. 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE party for anyone impacted by cancer to celebrate Gilda Radner’s birthday on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 5:30–8PM, at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 6, 2019) — This week Iowa ranked first in the nation for receiving the most awards for long-term care-quality in a nationwide awards competition. Forty-five Iowa long-term care-facilities were recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) with the 2019 Bronze — Commitment to Quality Award, which encompassed 590 long-term and post-acute care providers in 48 states.

DES MOINES, IA (June 6, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald was pleased to present a check for several thousand dollars from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the Central Iowa Region American Red Cross on Thursday. "The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is proud to reunite the American Red Cross $12,300 in lost funds," Fitzgerald said. "This past winter and spring, we have seen one disaster after another across Iowa. The American Red Cross has been there to help Iowans along the way.

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