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.

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.

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