27 Oct 2023

Monmouth, Knox Colleges Combine to Donate Blood to Area Hospitals

By Duane Bonifer

Monmouth College student Sophia Swift ('24) of Port Byron, Illinois, is all smiles while giving blood Thursday afternoon in the College's Huff Athletic Center. Swift helped organize the blood drive, which raised 48 units of blood for area hospitals

25 Oct 2023

Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic — Behavioral Health Welcomes Autumn Brunia DO

By Barbara Boose

Autumn Brunia DO and Abigail Schiltz PA-C CAQ-Psych

13 Oct 2023

Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) Recognizes National Veterinary Technician Week, Sunday, October 15-Saturday, October 21

By Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (October 13, 2023) — Every pet deserves the best in health-care, and the first care-taker that helps the animal isn’t necessarily your veterinarian: It is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).

The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) celebrates the vital services that CVTs provide for beloved pets/companion animals in veterinary clinics, hospitals, shelters, farms, zoos, and educational settings throughout Illinois.

12 Oct 2023

Village to Village Network Awarded Grant from the National Council on Aging to Improve Vaccination Among Older Adults, People Living with Disabilities

By Ami Neiberger

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI (October 12, 2023) — It may not be snowing yet, but flu season — with all of its germs, sneezing, and more is coming.

11 Oct 2023

A Timely Addition: TimelyCare Provides Monmouth College Students Access to Mental and Physical Health Helplines

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2023) — Monmouth College students now have 24/7 access to mental and physical health.

Thanks to TimelyCare, an online health-care app, students have access to multiple resources that support their mental and physical health, including 24/7 helplines.

11 Oct 2023

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Quad Cities Raises $107,000 to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

By Lauren Livingston

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2023) — On Saturday, October 7, 600 Quad Cities area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Walkers helped raise $54,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year, so there is still time to donate at alz.org/walk.

09 Oct 2023

Discovery Education Supports World Mental Health Day with New Free Resources for Students and Educators

By Grace Maliska

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (Monday, October 9, 2023) — To help educators and students nationwide observe World Mental Health Day, Discovery Education is offering a variety of new, free high-quality digital learning resources. Established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, World Mental Health Day seeks to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

06 Oct 2023

Ribbon Cutting, Vera French Community Mental Health Center, October 11

By Nathan Sondgeroth JD

05 Oct 2023

Limited Supply of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Available

By Janet Hill MPH

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 5, 2023) — The Rock Island County Health Department finally has a limited supply of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The department has not received Moderna vaccines for ages twelve and older.

03 Oct 2023

ImpactLife Announces Implementation of Individual Donor Assessment

By Kirby Winn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 3, 2023) — ImpactLife has implemented Individual Donor Assessment, a donor-screening practice that is consistent with new guidance on donor eligibility issued by the US Food and Drug Administration earlier this year. The change to Individual Donor Assessment creates more equitable donor eligibility standards by using gender-inclusive, individual sexual behavior-based questions in pre-donation screening.

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