29 Jul 2019

Back to School? Don't Forget These Three Essential Exams

By Jill Hamilton

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — The official start of school in Iowa is less than a month away. As you prepare, keep in mind that there are a few important back-to-school items that have nothing to do with notebooks or backpacks. These three essential preventive and wellness exams need to be scheduled with your family medical provider, your optometrist and your dentist ASAP.

26 Jul 2019

Now Enrolling for Enhancing Connections: A Cancer Education Program for Parents

By Anita Shaft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 26, 2019) — Are you a parent with cancer who is struggling to learn how your child feels about your diagnosis? Gilda’s Club is now accepting participants interested in the Enhancing Connections program for cancer patients with children.

The program includes ways you can:

11 Jul 2019

First Mental Health Awareness Night at Modern Woodmen Park

By Allison Courville

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — The Vera French Foundation and Quad Cities River Bandits are pleased to announce the first Mental Health Awareness Night on Thursday, July 18 at 6:35PM at Modern Woodmen Park.

09 Jul 2019

Strike Out Ovarian Cancer Night at Modern Woodmen Park

By Joi Ponder

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 9, 2019) — NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative will be turning Modern Woodmen Park TEAL on July 25 for Strike Out Ovarian Cancer night. Survivors, friends, family, and supporters are encouraged to wear teal and join NormaLeah in cheering on the Quad City River Bandits as they take on the Peoria Chiefs at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa. Doors open at 5:35PM and the game starts at 6:35PM. Strike Out Ovarian Cancer is Supported by Merck & Co Inc.

09 Jul 2019

Red Cross Blood Supply Drops Below Three-Days; Urgent Call for Donors Issued

By Laura McGuire

PRESS RELEASE (July 9, 2019) — Following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood and platelet donations and ongoing challenges finding new blood donors, the American Red Cross now faces a blood shortage and has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals of all blood types to give now and prevent delays in medical care.

09 Jul 2019

Feel More Like You Workshop 07/30

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 9, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Feel More Like YouWorkshop on July 30, 2019, 6-8PM, at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

02 Jul 2019

FDA revises 2017 Fish Advice for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers and Young Children

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (July 2, 2019) — “Fish and shellfish are an important part of a well-rounded diet. However, we know many consumers worry about mercury in fish and even choose to limit or avoid fish because of this concern. In fact, we have seen that women in the US who are pregnant are consuming far less than the recommended amount of seafood,” said Susan Mayne PhD, director of the Federal Drug Administration's [FDA] Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

02 Jul 2019

Family Chair Yoga and Healthy Eating Workshop

By Gilda's Club

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (July 1, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE healthy living workshop for families impacted by cancer on Monday, July 15, 2019, 5:30-7PM, at Hammond Henry Hospital Conference Room 1AB (600 N College Ave, Geneseo, IL).

Families impacted by cancer are invited to try chair yoga and learn to make a healthy snack. Led by Kelly Craft, a certified chair yoga instructor, chair yoga takes traditional mat poses and adapts them to the chair.

02 Jul 2019

Growing Group of Universities Step Up to Protect Students From Meningitis B

By Madison Howard

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 2, 2019) — St Ambrose University is one of nearly 30 universities across the country that require that incoming students are vaccinated against meningitis B. Several colleges just made the meningitis B vaccination mandatory for the first time this year.

26 Jun 2019

Free HIV Testing and Information, Thursday, June 27, 10AM-7PM, At Walgreens Pharmacy, 1805 Brady St, Davenport IA

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — On National HIV Testing Day, clinical staff-members working for The Scott County Health Department will be providing free and quick HIV tests at the Walgreens Pharmacy on 1805 Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa. Information will be shared about HIV prevention and treatment options and questions will be answered on Thursday, 27 June 2019, 10AM-7PM.

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