06 May 2019

Don't Let Measles Hysteria Defeat Freedom

By Thomas L Knapp

As of May 3, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Health reported 1,510 cases of Ebola and 1,008 deaths to date in the country's current outbreak. Partial blame for the government's inability to contain the outbreak goes to armed attackers who believe that international health-workers are there to intentionally spread the disease, not treat it.

06 May 2019

Partnership Challenges Quad Citizens to Donate Food during the 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

By Marci Zogg

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — United Way of the Quad Cities is proud to partner once again with the National Association of Letter Carriers as part of the nation’s largest, one-day Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This unique partnership is set to gather non-perishable food-donations for the local River Bend Foodbank during the 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

02 May 2019

100 Great Iowa Nurses honored in Des Moines May 5

By Cassie Raasch

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — Every nurse who walks across the stage on May 5 has a story to tell. In honor of Nurses Week 2019, we hope you’ll join us to celebrate this year’s 100 Great Iowa Nurses. The ceremony will be held at 3PM, Sunday, May 5, at the Iowa Events Center Grand Ballroom in Des Moines.

02 May 2019

Susan G Komen Greater Iowa Launches Treatment Assistance Program

By Angela Hilbert

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — Susan G Komen Greater Iowa today announced a new investment in its commitment to support local women and men dealing with a breast-cancer diagnosis.

02 May 2019

Iowa Cancer Specialists Moves to New, Larger Facility

By Stacey Grimsrud

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — Iowa Cancer Specialists (ICS), the sole independent oncology practice in the Quad Cities, today officially opens the doors of a spacious new centrally-located facility. The ICS team will continue to deliver the same high-quality care for patients with cancer and benign blood-disorders, but the new 8,800-square-foot facility allows for an expansion of patient services, new staff members, and an improved patient-provider experience.

02 May 2019

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Melanoma

By Kelly Craft

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 1, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Melanoma” on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 5:30–7:30PM at the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center (630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL).

30 Apr 2019

Christina McDonough of Scott County Health Department Honored as Public Health Leader

By Lenore Alonso

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April  30, 2019) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) recognized leaders in nutrition and physical activity at the 2019 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health in Des Moines. Christina McDonough, Community Transformation Consultant for the Scott County Health Department, received the Established Nutrition and Physical Activity Leader award.

25 Apr 2019

FDA Launches Public Education Campaign to Encourage Safe Removal of Unused Opioid Pain Medicines from Homes

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (April 25, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration today announced the launch of a new education campaign to help Americans understand the important role they play in removing and properly disposing of unused prescription-opioids from their homes. This new initiative is part of the FDA’s continued efforts to address the nationwide opioid crisis and aims to help decrease unnecessary exposure to opioids and prevent new addiction.

24 Apr 2019

ISVMA and TITAN Group form strategic partnership providing the Illinois veterinary community DEA compliance and drug-diversion solutions

By Debbie Lakamp

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2019) — The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) and TITAN Group are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to provide ISVMA members with access to TITAN’s suite of compliance-services designed to reduce risk, remediate issues, and educate personnel regarding the various controlled-substance challenges and compliance-requirements facing the veterinary industry.

22 Apr 2019

Essential Oils Workshop Series

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop series about essential oils for anyone impacted by cancer. “Essential Oils 101” will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 11:30AM-12:30PM and “Essential Oils and Emotions Make n’ Take” will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 11:30AM–12:30 PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA). Participants can attend one or both workshops.

Essential Oils 101 & Make ‘n’ Take

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