CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (March 7, 2019) — The following statement was released by SEIU Healthcare Illinois President Greg Kelley regarding the fair tax plan of Gov JB Pritzker:

“For too long, low-wage and middle-class working families have carried the burden of funding the essential services of our state through our tax dollars while the wealthy escaped their responsibility to pay their fair share.

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND (March 6, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal-spray, in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, for the treatment of depression in adults who have tried other antidepressant medicines but have not benefited from them (treatment-resistant depression).

PRESS RELEASE (March 1, 2019) — Did you visit your doctor recently? If you visited a TRICARE network provider, in most cases, your provider will file a claim for you after the visit. In some cases, you may have to pay for health care services upfront and file your own claim to get money back. It’s important to know when you need to file a claim and how to do so.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 1, 2019) — The 100 Great Iowa Nurses program is proud to announce the 2019 honorees have been selected and posted online. Nurses selected for this honor represent many sectors of health care, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and school and office nurses. These exemplary nurses are selected based on their concern for humanity, their contribution to the community and to the n

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 28, 2019) — Palmer College of Chiropractic recently signed new agreements with Missouri Western State University (MWSU) in St. Joseph, Missouri; Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa; Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford, Florida; and Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania, that expand Palmer’s accelerated degree-completion pathway, the 3+1 Program.

PRESS RELEASE (Februrary 28, 2019) — In an historic move, the Iowa HIV and Hepatitis Community Planning Group (CPG) voted on February 14, 2019, to support the passage of Senate File 125, to establish syringe services programs in Iowa.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a free workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Lymphedema Workshop” on Thursday, March 7, 2019, from 6:30PM–8PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

Join Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB PMB, for an informational workshop about Lymphedema.

PRESS RELEASE (February 25, 2019) — The American Red Cross has a severe shortage of type O blood and urges type O donors — as well as eligible blood donors of all blood types — to give now to ensure lifesaving patient care isn’t impacted this winter.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 22, 2019) — Schools across Iowa have the opportunity to receive a new water-bottle filling-station through the Rethink Your Drink program, funded by the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Selected schools will have an old drinking fountain replaced with a new Elkay water-fountain/bottle-filling station and also receive water-bottles and toothbrushes for all students and staff.

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