Left to right: Kelsey Allen, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Program Director, and Lexi Bull, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Development and Events Manager

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 22, 2024) — Long-term care access and delivery has been a challenge in Iowa for years, with the pandemic hitting the state particularly hard, resulting in spiraling staffing shortages and facility closures — but there may be good news at last.

The Problem

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2024) — On Monday, February 12, dozens of Alzheimer’s Association advocates from across the state will gather at the Iowa State Capitol to ask their state legislators to support two important priorities that will improve Alzheimer’s and dementia early-detection, diagnosis, and care for individuals living with the disease and their families in all Iowa communities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 12, 2024) — Hazardous travel conditions across portions of the ImpactLife service region are taking a toll on our region’s blood supply. A large portion of the ImpactLife service region received heavy snow overnight, which is expected to continue throughout the day on Tuesday. Winter weather has forced the cancellation of numerous blood drives, with many donors unable to keep scheduled appointments at ImpactLife Donor Centers as well.