22 Aug 2023

USDA Invests $17 Million to Expand Market Opportunities and Health-Care Options in Four Rural Iowa Counties

By Cecilia Lynch

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 22, 2023) — US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that the Agency is investing $15,967,000 in loans and $1,124,000 in grants to four projects in four Iowa counties to promote rural economic development, job creation, and health services.

16 Aug 2023

Two Quad Cities Locals Join Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter Board of Directors

By Lauren Livingston

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2023) — On July 1, 2023, Tim Lane of Le Claire, Iowa, and Rhonda Halterman of Davenport, Iowa, joined the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter Board of Directors. Lane is a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, and he has a passion to help end Alzheimer’s because he has seen the effects of the disease on clients, friends, and his mother, who passed away from the disease in 2022.

14 Aug 2023

Cancer Transitions — Moving Beyond Treatment/Gilda’s Club

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 14, 2023) — Gilda’s Club is offering a four-week cancer survivorship series called Cancer Transitions™ on Tuesdays, September 5 – 26, 5:30–7:30PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse at 600 John Deere Road, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

09 Aug 2023

Cold Capping: Your Hair's Best Friend During Treatment/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2023) — Gilda’s Club is hosting an educational workshop offered at NO COST for anyone impacted by cancer on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 6-7PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road, Moline, IL, 61265.

08 Aug 2023

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities to Host Annual Cancer Awareness Motorcycle Ride with a Twist

By Lexi Bull

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is very excited to announce our Red Door Ride on September 16, with a fun twist. The Red Door Ride, formerly known as QC Cancer Awareness Ride and QC Ride for the Cure. This will be our 16th year hosting the ride. We are partnering with the Rust Belt to have a benefit concert the same night with an exciting performance from the Spazmatics! Concert Ticket is included with ride registration.

07 Aug 2023

Creative Session: Wooden Date Blocks/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 7, 2023) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a Creative Session offered at NO COST for anyone impacted by cancer on Monday, August 21, 2023, 6-8PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

04 Aug 2023

Scott County Board Announces Paul Andorf as Selection for MEDIC EMS of Scott County Director

By Vanessa Wierman

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2023) — Ken Beck, Scott County Board Chair, announced the appointment of Paul Andorf as the Director for Scott County’s newly established MEDIC EMS Department at the Board of Supervisor’s meeting this evening. Scott County will formally acquire MEDIC EMS on January 1, 2024.

03 Aug 2023

Iowa’s Largest Gathering of Hospital Leaders Set for October 10-11 in Des Moines

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2023) — Hospital leaders will gather to share, learn and celebrate at the 2023 Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting scheduled October 10-11, at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. The annual meeting will offer valuable insights into renewing administrative and clinical values. The two-day agenda will feature industry speakers, innovative case studies, and opportunities to network and share ideas with colleagues.

03 Aug 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Centers of Excellence Grant Awards to Three Iowa Hospitals to Promote Rural Health-Care

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 3, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services have announced the awardees of Iowa’s Centers of Excellence Program grant totaling more than $2.2 million in funding to support and improve health-care delivery in rural Iowa.

01 Aug 2023

Rock Island County Health Department Reports First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquito for 2023

By Janet Hill

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 1, 2023) — The Rock Island County Health Department has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive mosquito batch reported in the county for 2023. No cases of the virus in humans have been reported.

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