06 Jun 2019

American Red Cross Reunited with Lost Funds

By Karen Austin

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.

06 Jun 2019

Christian Care Serves as Emergency Cooling Center

By Steve Gottcent

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 6, 2019) — Summer can be a harsh time in the Quad Cities for many in our community. As the temperature and heat-indices rise, many members of our community struggle to stay cool. Christian Care is dedicated to helping those who are less-fortunate by opening its doors as an Emergency Cooling Center when temperatures are 90 degrees and above (including heat index). Those needing assistance are welcome between the hours of 8AM-7PM, seven days a week. 

06 Jun 2019

Red Cross Encourages All to Give Blood

By Laura McGuire

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 6, 2019) — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood-donors of all types to give now to help prevent a summer blood-shortage. During the summer months, blood-donations often do not keep pace with hospital-demand. That’s why the Red Cross of the Quad Cities and West Central Illinois would like you to join them Wednesday, June 26, 1-6PM, at Purpose Quad Cities, 1800 7th Ave, in Moline.

04 Jun 2019

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities hosts 7th Annual Bags n’ Brews

By Stevie Lorenz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is excited to announce its 7th Annual Bags n’ Brews event to be held on Saturday, August 10, 1-5PM, at Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport (2200 E 11th Street).

24 May 2019

FDA Clears First Diagnostic Tests for Extragenital Testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (May 24, 2019) — Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared for marketing two tests that can detect the presence of the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which cause the sexually-transmitted infections, respectively, chlamydia and gonorrhea, through diagnostic testing of extragenital specimens.

24 May 2019

FDA Authorizes Marketing of First Diagnostic Test for Detecting Zika Virus Antibodies

By Stephanie Caccomo

WASHINGTON DC (May 24, 2019) — Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized marketing of a diagnostic test to detect Zika virus immunoglobulin (IgM) antibodies in human blood.

24 May 2019

FDA Permits Marketing of First Diagnostic Test to Aid in Detecting Prosthetic Joint Infections

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (May 24, 2019) — Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted marketing of the Synovasure Lateral Flow Test Kit as an aid for the detection of periprosthetic joint-infection (infection around a joint replacement) in the synovial (lubricant) fluid of patients being evaluated for revision surgery, which is surgery performed to replace or compensate for a failed implant.

17 May 2019

Carol Center Grand Opening

By Allison Courville

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 16, 2019) — Vera French Community Mental Health Center is pleased to invite the community to a grand-opening, rededication, and open-house for the Carol Center featuring the all-new Peer Support and Drop-In Center on Thursday, May 23, beginning at 10AM with a ribbon-cutting followed by an open-house, building-tours, and light-refreshments.

08 May 2019

Cancer Pain Management

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a free workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Cancer Pain Management” on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 6–7PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa).

08 May 2019

Patient Advocacy Groups Back Better Insurance for Chronically Ill

By Gordon Rosenberg

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 7, 2019) — A critical bill for Illinois patients will be heard May 8 by the Senate Insurance Committee in Springfield. Led by chief sponsor Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview), HB2174 requires that health insurers offer co-pay only options for prescription drugs, reducing the up-front burden of deductibles and helping patients be able to better plan and budget for their health-care expenses.

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