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?

17 Apr 2019

$3.1M Distributed to Iowa Communities by Delta Dental of Iowa in 2018

By Jill Hamilton

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Focused on its mission of improving the health and smiles of the people it serves, Delta Dental of Iowa, through its Foundation and corporate-giving, distributed $3.1 million across Iowa in 2018. Funding provided supports dental and vision health-programs focused on prevention, education, and improving access to health-care such as Iowa Mission of Mercy, Vision to Learn, KidsEyesight, and Prevent Blindness.

17 Apr 2019

Yoga for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 16, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is excited to announce the addition of an evening yoga class for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers. Sessions will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month from 6:30–7:30PM at our Davenport Clubhouse (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa), beginning in April, 2019.

15 Apr 2019

Medical Cannabis Alliance of Illinois (MCAI): Illinois Ready to Expand, Make Successful Medical-Cannabis Program Permanent

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 15, 2019) — As discussions at the Capitol continue on adult-use of cannabis, Illinois is moving ahead with plans to expand and make permanent the help that medical-cannabis has provided to thousands of people.  

15 Apr 2019

Living Proof Exhibit Seeks Artwork by Cancer Survivors for Exhibition

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 15, 2019) — Living Proof Exhibit grew out of a friendship between two women who used art as therapy in coping with a diagnosis of breast cancer. In 2010, the two women curated their first exhibit of work by cancer survivors. The organization’s annual juried show has been exhibited at the Figge Art Museum, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Dubuque Museum of Art, and the Peoria Public Library.

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