Davenport, Iowa (March 2017) – Gilda’s Club and CCKMA are excited to announce the following recipients, awarded $1,000 each, of the Cancer Kickin’ Scholarship:


  *   Cameron Christiansen, Muscatine, Iowa
  *   Karly Lent, Bettendorf, Iowa
  *   Katelyn McChesney, Rock Island, Ill.
  *   Sebastian Mireles, Muscatine, Iowa

Blood donations essential to patient care

MADISON, Wis. (March 22, 2017) — The American Red Cross is issuing a call for type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter weather in some parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500 uncollected blood donations.

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), today reintroduced legislation to make hearing aids for those with mild to moderate hearing loss available over the counter (OTC). A companion bill led by Representatives Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) was also introduced in the House.

A local marathon runner and East Moline teacher, who has been living with multiple sclerosis since 2011, has been chosen as this year's ambassador for the annual MS Walk April 22nd.

DAVENPORT, IA – March 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Gut Health Lunch & Learn, led by Dr. Shah of Mandala Integrative Medicine, on Thursday, March 23rd from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

Dr. Shah utilizes integrative medicine to determine solutions to the cause of various illnesses and the nutritional and biochemical imbalances that may be making someone feel ill.

Q: What has changed recently with colorectal cancer rates among Americans?

Coordinated care is a crucial part of the healthcare process that cannot be ignored. A recent survey of more than 1,000 elderly patients found 34% of them relied upon family members to help coordinate their care while 35% had no assistance with care. Additionally, these patients often have multiple chronic conditions that require multiple healthcare providers, making it even more essential that care is coordinated.

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley today asked the maker of epinephrine injector Auvi-Q to explain its pricing, including which entities in the health care system will pay the cited price of $4,500 for a two-pack when consumers without insurance will pay $360 for the product.

School Wellness Update - Promoting the development and implementation of school wellness policies is one of the objectives in our

Open House Scheduled for Thursday, March 9th at 3 p.m.
Davenport, IA – A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house has been scheduled at the new Vera French Sheridan Springs location, 5006 Sheridan Street in Davenport, for Thursday, March 9th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Press is invited to attend.

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