Do you provide care and support to a family member who is elderly, ill or has a disability? “You are not alone, many Iowans are caregivers”, says Phyllis Zalenski, Human Sciences Specialist in Family Finance with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Most families wait until they are deep into their responsibilities of caregiving for a loved one before they seek out options.

DAVENPORT — The St. Ambrose Occupational Therapy Department will collect donations of gently used assistive equipment for their Reutilization Program from April 17-21.

Items can be dropped off at the lobby entrance of the Center for Health Sciences Education, 1320 West Lombard Street.

DAVENPORT, IA – April 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Lymphedema Workshop led by Wendy Hermanson, LMT, CLT, OMT, on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

DAVENPORT, IA – April 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Labyrinth Workshop with Dolores Sierra on Thursday, April 20th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA). With two options to attend, join Sunflower Labyrinth Facilitator Dolores Sierra in learning how labyrinths can be a strong tool for self-discovery.

Iowans are getting the right care at the right time and in the right setting

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted another Medicaid modernization success story that is demonstrating success in connecting patients with services to live healthier, happier lives. Medicaid patients are getting access to better care, seeing greater flexibility to deliver that care, and ultimately better health outcomes under Medicaid Modernization. 

AMES, IA (April 7, 2017) - Live Healthy Iowa will partner with 19 communities across Iowa for the 4th annual Live Healthy Iowa 5K events. The events, scheduled for Saturday, April 8, will be held in Bondurant, Britt, Carroll, Decorah, DeWitt, Dike, Fairfield, Grinnell, Hiawatha, Montrose, Onawa, Osage, Perry, Red Oak, Sibley, Sioux City, Spencer, Story City, and Waukee. The Live Healthy Iowa 5K is sponsored by the Iowa Hawkeyes. 

Grassley Joins Bipartisan Bill to Improve Health of Medicare Beneficiaries with Chronic Conditions

MUSCATINE, IA – April 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop on Lymphedema & Tai Chi Led by Caleen Pagel, Physical Therapist on Thursday, April 20th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (401 Iowa Avenue) in the Gathering Room located on the 2nd floor. Please use the 4th Street entrance. Lymphedema impacts many cancer patients, especially those who have lymph nodes removed. It is most commonly associated with breast cancer, but does affect both men and women.

Free Screenings Available

DAVENPORT, Iowa – April 5, 2017 – Dr. Param Puneet Singh will be the keynote speaker on April 28th at the 10th annual QC Heart Beats Health Fair.

There will be wellness and informational booths, including free screenings for body fat analysis, blood pressure, balance assessment, pulmonary screening, and more. There will be door prizes and snacks.

Data shows Medicaid population receiving better care while stabilizing the Medicaid budget

(DES MOINES) – Today, the Branstad-Reynolds Administration released new information showing continued success of modernizing our state’s Medicaid program.  Medicaid Modernization is ensuring that members get the right care, at the right time, at the right place.  Iowa’s Medicaid program is also one of the most transparent, outcome-focused, and accountable programs in the country.

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