18 Sep 2018

Anti-Opioid Abuse Package Passes the Senate

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – The United States Senate today passed a broad, anti-opioid abuse package that includes 12 bipartisan legislative efforts led and co-sponsored by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.

18 Sep 2018

Insects on the menu • Sex ed • Flu vaccine • Teen behavior

By Penn News Service

• Insects on the menu

13 Sep 2018

Iowa’s Medicaid Managed Care program is deeply flawed; corrective action is needed

By Richard Clark

One thing I’ll never understand is why some public officials insist that everything is OK when there is evidence to the contrary. Where is the wisdom in denying obvious truths?

Unfortunately, that’s exactly where we find ourselves with Iowa’s Medicaid Managed Care program. It’s time to face the truth and take corrective action. 

12 Sep 2018

Local Health Partners Share Findings and Invite Public Comment on the 2018 Community Health Assessment

By Nicole Carkner

A comprehensive community health report shows fewer Quad Cities residents are dying from heart disease and strokes, but a high percentage of area adults remain above a healthy weight.

11 Sep 2018

Quad Cities Orthopaedic Surgeon Leads Ecuador Medical Mission

By Orthopaedic Specialists PC

Dr. Tyson Cobb of Orthopaedic Specialists, PC is bringing a team of medical professionals to care for underserved patients in Ecuador, providing pro bono treatment of upper extremity conditions and diseases.

06 Sep 2018

USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that a group of Cooperative Extension partners will have the opportunity to apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help communities combat opioid use disorders. HHS intends to build on successful 2017 and 2018 National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Rural Health and Safety Education projects that focus on opioid abuse.

05 Sep 2018

RIVER BEND FODOBANK ASKS EASTERN IOWA AND WESTERN ILLINOIS TO TAKE ACTION TO END HUNGER

By Jennifer Schroder

Feeding America® Network Food Banks across the Country Promote Hunger Action Month

05 Sep 2018

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Free Monthly Cancer Support Group in Clinton Offers a New Time: 6:30-8:00 PM on 2nd Tuesday of the Month At Zion Lutheran Church

By Anita Shaft

CLINTON, IA – September 2018 –Gilda’s Club continues to offer an ongoing monthly Cancer Support Group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Zion Lutheran Church.  To better accommodate the needs of the community, we have adjusted the meeting time to 6:30-8:00 pm starting on Sept. 11, 2018. 

04 Sep 2018

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Immunotherapy

By Kelly Hendershot

Free Educational Workshop for People Diagnosed with Cancer and Their Loved Ones

31 Aug 2018

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

By Morgan Marks

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