MUSCATINE, IA – September 2017 –Gilda’s Club is excited to announce a FREE Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention continuing education opportunity for physicians, nurses and social workers on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Muscatine.

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced eight appointments Wednesday to the nine member medical cannabidiol board.

The following appointments are effective Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, are unpaid and are not subject to Senate confirmation:

Medical Cannabidiol Board

Pediatrician: Dr. Ken Cheyne, Clive

Psychiatrist: Dr. Jill Liesveld, Coralville

Law Enforcement: Mike McKelvey, Mason City

Family Medicine: Dr. Lonny Miller, Creston

Donors of all blood types urgently needed to help patients this fall

ILLINOIS, (Aug 22, 2017) – Feel good, do good and look good this September by donating blood or platelets with the American Red Cross and get a free haircut coupon from Sport Clips Haircuts. Blood and platelet donors of all blood types, especially type O negative and O positive, are urgently needed to replenish the blood supply following a critical summer blood shortage.

Shriners Hospitals for Children encourages parents to add screenings to their back-to-school routine