13 Dec 2017

Gov. Rauner enacts legislation to combat fraudulent opioid prescriptions

By Elizabeth Tomev

SB 772 will decrease prevalence of “doctor-shopping”

EAST ST. LOUIS (Dec. 13, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed into law SB 772, legislation that will require prescribers with an Illinois Controlled Substance License to register with and use the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), a database that records patient prescription history.

12 Dec 2017

PRESIDENT OBAMA INSPIRES ACTIVISTS FOR FINAL SPRINT OF OPEN ENROLLMENT AT HEALTHCARE.GOV

By Jade Bernad

Former President joined Get America Covered organizing call to get people ready for final push to sign up for coverage before December 15 deadline

12 Dec 2017

Chairman Grassley: DEA Must Explain Objections to Bill it Helped Write in Fight against Opioid Abuse

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

“Oversight of the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act”

December 12, 2017

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08 Dec 2017

Nominations Deadline Approaching for 100 Great Iowa Nurses of 2018

By Cassie Raasch

Iowa City, IA (December 8, 2017) – There is still time to nominate a great Iowa nurse for the 100 Great Iowa Nurses 2018 award. Nominations are open at www.greatnurses.org and close December 31, 2017. Each year, the program recognizes 100 nurses across the state whose compassion and commitment to their patients and the nursing profession stand out above all others. Founded in 2005, the program has recognized 1,300 Great Iowa Nurses.

08 Dec 2017

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities to Bring Free Cancer Support Services to Clinton

By Anita Shaft

CLINTON, IA – December 2017 –Gilda’s Club Quad Cities, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), is excited to offer free cancer support services to residents of Clinton and surrounding areas.  The mission of CSC and Gilda’s Club is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.

06 Dec 2017

Iowa Is 2017’s State with the 5th Best Elder-Abuse Protections – WalletHub Study

By Diana Popa

With the share of U.S.

05 Dec 2017

Gov. Rauner launches 24/7 helpline to combat opioid epidemic, help Illinoisans in crisis

By Elizabeth Tomev

Governor’s opioid task force delivers programs to attack overdose surge

 

CHICAGO (Dec. 5, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the launch of a statewide helpline to provide immediate assistance for those impacted by addiction to opioids and other substances. 

01 Dec 2017

Loebsack Leads Legislation to Invest $45 Billion in Combating Opioid Epidemic

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today introduced legislation to secure resources to directly combat the devastating opioid epidemic that has swept the nation. The Combating the Opioid Epidemic Act invests $45 billion into the prevention, detection, surveillance and treatment of opioid abuse. This legislation builds on the bipartisan efforts that were included in the 21st Century Cures Act to provide states with additional resources and a long-term investment in this fight.

29 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner, Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti hail enhanced screening procedures to combat opioid epidemic

By Elizabeth Tomev

Advancements in US Customs and Border Protection technology at O'Hare more effectively identify inbound international fentanyl packages

CHICAGO (Nov. 28, 2017) — Improved detection capabilities and increased scrutiny of incoming packages will curb the influx of fentanyl and other deadly synthetic opioids entering the U.S. through the mail, Gov. Bruce Rauner said today while touring the Chicago International Mailing Facility (IMF).

28 Nov 2017

Genesis Medical Center, Silvis Tree of Love Remembers Family and Friends to Benefit Foundation

By Craig Cooper

SILVIS, Ill. – Nov. 28, 2017 – The GMC Silvis Smile Illini Committee is sponsoring the Tree of Love in memory of someone special in our lives.

With its symbols of love and light, two meaningful words of the holiday season, the tree located at the main entrance of the Genesis Medical Center, Silvis hospital, will be adorned with ornaments, each representing a donation in honor or in memory of someone special.

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