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

18 Apr 2019

Family Resources Hosts A-Fair to Remember Raising More Than $105,000

By Cayla Nord

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2019) — Presented by Arconic, Family Resources held their annual Opening Doors Gala: A Black Tie A-Fair last week. With the support of generous donors, sponsors, and volunteers, the organization raised $105,430.

18 Apr 2019

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Family & Friends at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2019) — Davenport Public Library will host three free seminars by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for the friends and families of those who live with mental-health conditions. The seminars will be led by Vicki Walters, a trained professional with first-hand experience supporting a loved-one with a mental-health condition.

17 Apr 2019

Advocacy 101

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Advocacy 101” on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 6–8PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

Join Grant Cale from Bristol-Myers Squibb for a workshop about advocacy. Have you always wanted to get involved in law and policy-change, but don’t know how to get started and get involved?

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