13 Aug 2019

New Short-Term Crisis House in Davenport, Iowa

By Allison Courville

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 13, 2019) — Vera French Community Mental Health Center is excited to announce the opening of the area’s first Crisis Stabilization program. The 5-bed home located in Davenport offers a short-term stay (less than five calendar days) for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

13 Aug 2019

FDA Warns Consumers about the Dangerous and Potentially Life-Threatening Side Effects of Miracle Mineral Solution

By David Arvelo

DALLAS, TEXAS (August 12, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to purchase or drink a product sold online as a medical treatment due to a recent rise in reported health issues.

09 Aug 2019

FDA Notifies Four Companies to Remove 44 Flavored e-Liquid and Hookah Tobacco Products From the Market for Not Having Required Marketing-Authorization

By David Arvelo

DALLAS, TEXAS (August 9, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters notifying four companies that 44 flavored e-liquid and hookah tobacco products do not have the required marketing authorization, and thus cannot be legally sold in the United States.

09 Aug 2019

Christian Care Receives Two Grants to Help Continue Key Programs

By Steve Gottcent

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2019) — People are in need in the Quad Cities. According to the River Bend Food Bank, 1 in 8 people in the local community don’t have access to enough food. And according to a June 2018 QC Times article, 38% of Scott County residents can’t afford basic needs, including medical care.

08 Aug 2019

Iowa Employer Health Insurance Premiums Increase 7.1%

By David P Lind

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2019) — Iowa employer health-insurance premiums increased an average of 7.1 percent from 2018 to 2019, according to the "2019 Iowa Employer Benefits Study(c)," the 20th study conducted by 

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.

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