DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 21, 2019) — Leaders with WesleyLife of Johnston, Iowa, and Genesis Health System of Davenport, Iowa, today announced “WellSpire” as the name of the new entity that is being formed by the partnership of the two organizations.

The partnership, announced last month, will strengthen a common mission to pave the way for older adults in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois to lead healthy, fulfilling lives that focus on purpose and well-being.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 20, 2019) — Gilda’s Club and Unity Point Health are partnering to offerCancer Transitions™. The workshop begins Tuesday, March 19th (meets for 6 weeks) from 5:30–7:30PM at Unity Point Health — Trinity Cancer Center.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Feeling the stress of homework, after school activities, and keeping life balanced? Join us Saturday, February 23 at 2:00PM at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) to learn how meditation and mindfulness can help everyone in the family to reduce stress and anxiety, promote a sense of well-being, develop empathy, and even help children focus on academics! Meditation basics will be presented, as well as tips for developing a family mindfulness practice at home.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Every Tuesday in the month of March, Davenport Public Library will welcome experts to lead discussions about living healthier lifestyles:

DAVENPORT, IA (February 14, 2019) –– Gilda’s Club is now accepting participants interested in the Enhancing Connections program for cancer patients with children. This five-session program will meet bi-weekly at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport) starting April 3, 2019.

The program includes ways you can:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 13, 2019) —

Who: The PACG Drug Policy Forum

What: The PACG Drug Policy Forum has organized a public educational forum to address the need to improve Iowa’s medical cannabis laws by expanding qualifying conditions and raising the 3% cap on THC. We will also address the need for decriminalization and harm reduction.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 4, 2019) — As of February 1, 2019, SafeNetRx-Pharmacy and National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) have partnered together to bring affordable medication to Iowa transplant patients.

NFT assists families with financial hardships by providing grants for transplant-related expenses, and now their patients will also have access to either free or at-cost prescription medication through SafeNetRxPharmacy.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 13, 2019) — Entrepreneur, former venture capitalist, founder, and CEO of Happier Inc, and author of Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments, Nataly Kogan will keynote River Bend Foodbank’s inaugural Women Fighting Hunger event, Thursday, March 28, 2019, 5:30-8:30PM, at Rhythm City Casino, Davenport.

MOLINE, IL (February 12, 2019) — Child abuse happens in all communities, in all neighborhoods, and has the potential to occur in any household. Every 10 seconds, a child in the United States experiences abuse. Every day, between four and seven children will die as a result of abuse. Half of these children experience abuse before their fifth birthday, with the greatest risk occurring during the first year of life.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2019) — Aimed at helping the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering six tips for Americans to take to improve their heart health. These tips are being released to coincide with the start of February’s American Heart Month tomorrow.

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