14 Jul 2017

Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Hold Congress Accountable During Healthcare Debate

By Joe Hand

New bill continues Loebsack’s efforts to ensure Congress works on behalf of their constituents, not themselves

14 Jul 2017

Medicare opioids report underscores need for Grassley-Blumenthal expanded sunshine payments bill

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen.

13 Jul 2017

Tips to protect health in extreme heat

By Dirk Fillpot

Following the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for a large area of the central United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds local residents about steps they should take to protect their health from the extreme heat.

13 Jul 2017

Grassley, Stabenow, Cotton, Udall, Heinrich, Brown, Introduce Bill to Increase Access to Podiatrists in Medicaid, Improved Care in Medicare

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Tom Udall, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Sen. Sherrod Brown today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve patient access to podiatrists in Medicaid and improve care for patients with diabetes who need therapeutic shoes via Medicare.

12 Jul 2017

Obamacare's unaffordability; Medicaid's emphasis on spending over quality, Grassley floor speech

By Grassley Press

Video of the floor speech is available here.

Floor Speech of Sen. Chuck Grassley

Obamacare is Unaffordable for Too Many Americans; Medicaid Emphasizes Spending Over Quality

Delivered Tuesday, July 11, 2017

12 Jul 2017

Genesis Health System "Most Wired" For 14th Straight Year

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 11, 2017 – The innovation available to patients and staff at the new Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street has helped Genesis be recognized as Most Wired by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine for the 14th consecutive year.

Genesis Health System is the only Iowa hospital or health system to be recognized as Most Wired 14 consecutive years.

12 Jul 2017

SUMMER IS GREAT TIME TO FOCUS ON KIDS' HEALTH

By Jill Hamilton

Changes in daily routine and planning ahead can impact our health

11 Jul 2017

Lymphedema Education Event

By Craig Cooper

University Of Iowa Surgeon Wei Chen Presents Lymphedema Education Event At Genesis Medical Center

DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 11, 2017 – Plastic surgeon Wei Chen, M.D., one of only a few surgeons in the country performing microsurgery to repair difficult cases of lymphedema, will present an education event at Genesis on Thursday, July 27.

10 Jul 2017

Grassley Seeks Clarification from Iowa Attorney General on Ability to Determine Cost to Iowans for EpiPen Misclassification

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sought clarification from Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller regarding his office’s ability to determine the value of reimbursement to the state necessary to make Iowa whole from EpiPen’s apparent misclassification under Medicaid’s Drug Rebate Program. In his letter, Grassley states, “significant concerns remain that Iowa may not receive proper reimbursements.”

10 Jul 2017

Finding Reliable Cancer Resources

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IA – July 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled Finding Reliable Cancer Resources on Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA). In light of a cancer diagnosis, the Internet can be a scary place. Unless you know which reputable sites to navigate, browsing your favorite search engine may cause more harm than good when looking for cancer resources.

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