19 Apr 2017

Special blood drive held in memory of Jen Banks

By Laura McGuire

Sterling community encouraged to give blood

STERLING, Ill. (April 17, 2017) — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in memory of Jen Banks on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington Elementary School, 815 W. LeFevre in Sterling.

Banks passed away in 2015 after an automobile accident. She had received numerous blood transfusions during treatment in effort to save her life.

17 Apr 2017

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

By Becky L. King

Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or an intermittent basis.

17 Apr 2017

Finances of Caregiving

By Becky L. King

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.

17 Apr 2017

St. Ambrose Occupational Therapy Department Will Host Assistive Equipment Donation Drive April 17-21

By Craig DeVrieze

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.

12 Apr 2017

Lymphedema Workshop with Wendy Hermanson, LMT, CLT, OM

By Kelly Hendershot

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).

12 Apr 2017

Labyrinth Workshop with Dolores Sierra

By Kelly Hendershot

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.

12 Apr 2017

Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds Highlight Medicaid Modernization Successes

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

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. 

11 Apr 2017

Live Healthy Iowa Partners With 19 Communities to Host 5K Events

By Cory Kennedy

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. 

10 Apr 2017

Bill to improve telehealth, medication management, more for Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions

By Grassley Press

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

10 Apr 2017

Lymphedema & Tai Chi Workshop with Caleen Pagel, Physical Therapist

By Kelly Hendershot

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.

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