02 Aug 2024

Iowa’s Largest Gathering of Hospital Leaders Set for October 8-9 in Des Moines

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 2, 2024) — Hospital leaders will gather to share, learn and celebrate at the 2024 Iowa Hospital Association Annual Meeting scheduled October 8-9 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. As hospital leaders grapple with myriad issues, including staffing and mounting financial pressures, recharging goals and missions is vital to successfully rebuilding and energizing teams.

03 Jul 2024

Alzheimer’s Association Welcomes US FDA Approval of Kisunla (Donanemab)

By Lauren Livingston

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (July 3, 2024) — The Alzheimer’s Association celebrates yesterday’s US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action to approve Kisunla™ (donanemab, Eli Lilly) for the treatment of people living with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, which includes mild cognitive impairment and the mild dementia stage of Alzheimer’s disease

28 Jun 2024

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Announces Expansion of Services to The Whole State of Iowa

By Lexi Bull

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 28, 2024) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is excited to announce the expansion of services to serve the entire state of Iowa, marking a significant milestone in our mission to support individuals impacted by cancer. This expansion was made possible by a generous grant from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. With Iowa having the second-highest cancer incidence rate in the nation, no-cost support is more crucial than ever before.

25 Jun 2024

Caravel Autism Health Opens Another Therapy Clinic for Children in the Quad Cities

By Amy Brierly

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 24, 2024) — Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 25, 4:30-6:30PM, to celebrate the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art autism therapy clinic for families in the Quad Cities.

10 Jun 2024

Des Moines University and Benedictine University Partner to Propel Students into Health-Care Careers

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 10, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Benedictine University have formed an alliance to provide BenU graduates greater access to medical- and health-sciences careers. The collaboration offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen the nation's future health care workforce.

04 Jun 2024

UnitedHealthcare Invests $1.5 Million to Expand School-Based Health Care Services Across Iowa

By Terry Marvin

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 4, 2024) — UnitedHealthcare Community and State of Iowa has announced a $1.5 million investment in school-based telehealth to expand access to mental-health care for K-12 students in Iowa.

03 Jun 2024

Alzheimer’s Association Encourages Americans to Take Charge of Their Brain Health

By Lauren Livingston

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2024) — This June during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging all Americans to take charge of their brain health.

14 May 2024

Caravel Autism Health Ribbon-Cutting June 25

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 14, 2024) — Caravel Autism Health is hosting a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 25, 4:30PM. They are located at 4505 Utica Ridge Road in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Early intervention for autism is a huge need in our community. Caravel is expanding to a second location in Bettendorf to expand access to diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment for children with ASD.

13 May 2024

Vintage Iron Gym Ribbon-Cutting

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 13, 2024) — Vintage Iron Gym is hosting a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, May 25, 10AM. They are located at 2501 53rd Avenue in Bettendorf, Iowa.

06 May 2024

Memories in the Making Raises Record Breaking $55,000 to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Through Art Therapy

By Lauren Livingston

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2024) — The Alzheimer’s Association held their annual Memories in the Making event on Friday, May 3, and raised a record-breaking $48,000 to help fund Alzheimer’s and dementia care, support, and research. Over 225 people attended the event which was held for the first time at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark.

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