13 Nov 2018

Severe blood shortage: Red Cross issues immediate call for blood donations

By Laura McGuire

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the shortage from worsening this winter.

13 Nov 2018

New Study Reveals Impact of Cranberries on Gut Health

By Christina Deecker

It’s no secret that cranberries, one of the 20 most commonly consumed fruits in the American diet, provide a wealth of health benefits – but what do the latest findings reveal when it comes to gut health? 

25 Oct 2018

Opioid Crisis-Fighting Measures from Senate Judiciary Committee Become Law

By Grassley Press
25 Oct 2018

Maintenance Treatment for Ovarian Cancer Presentation & Gynecological Cancer Support Group

By Kelly Craft

November 2018 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Maintenance Treatment for Ovarian Cancer Presentation & Gynecological Cancer Support Group” on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

23 Oct 2018

Women's Health Month: Find Your Balance

By Tricare Communications

October is Women's Health Month, a time to focus on ways that women can improve their health and maintain a balanced lifestyle. The Military Health System encourages women to make themselves a priority and to be aware of specific health issues that affect their health. TRICARE covers Health Promotion and Disease Prevention exams for the purpose of a well-woman exam annually for women under age 65. There is no cost and you don't need a referral. 

08 Oct 2018

Red Cross calls for winter heroes to host and support blood drives and save lives

By Laura McGuire

Looming shortfall of blood drives could impair patient care

Oct. 8, 2018 — Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. To help meet the constant demand for lifesaving blood donations and prevent blood shortages this winter, the American Red Cross is urging individuals and organizations to be winter heroes by hosting and supporting a blood drive.

05 Oct 2018

Give hope to cancer patients by giving blood with the Red Cross

By Laura McGuire

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the American Red Cross is reminding the community that a blood donation is one way to help bring hope and healing to those fighting cancer and other illnesses- the perfect time to give blood and platelets at donation centers to support cancer patients and others.

05 Oct 2018

Illinois only state to get ‘A’ grade for mental health parity in Kennedy-Satcher assessment

By Elizabeth Tomev

State earns perfect score 100/100; Tennessee second with 79/100 for a ‘C’

 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has earned sole recognition for the strongest mental health parity laws and policies in the country, according to new state report cards released this week. 

03 Oct 2018

Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment beginning at Gilda's Club

By Anita Shaft

A Program of the Cancer Support Community and LIVESTRONG™

Davenport, IA – October 2018 – Gilda’s Club and Genesis Cancer Care Institute are partnering to offer Cancer Transitions™. The workshop begins Thursday, October 4th (meets for 6 weeks) from 2:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa).

25 Sep 2018

18% of Americans Would Be OK With Insurance Companies Accessing Their DNA When Determining Policy

By Mike Brown

This morning, LendEDU published the results of our study of 1,000 Americans to find out how consumers felt about the rapidly increasing trend of insurance companies using personal data to determine risk before issuing a policy.

Check out the full results here: https://lendedu.com/blog/insurance-companies-using-data-survey/

A few key findings included:

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