23 May 2018

American Health Care: Health Spending and the Federal Budget

By Committee for a Responsible Budget
22 May 2018

Red Cross calls for summer blood donations to prevent a shortage

By Laura McGuire

(May 21, 2018) — The American Red Cross is counting on volunteer donors to give blood and help ensure patient needs can be met this summer.

Around Memorial Day, the Red Cross sees a steep decline in blood donations. Busy summer schedules, vacations and school breaks also cause a drop in donations. Accidents and medical emergencies don’t take a summer break – patients need blood every minute, every day.

22 May 2018

NEW DATA SHOWS WE ARE CLOSER TO ENDING HUNGER IN EASTERN IOWA AND WESTERN ILLINOIS THAN EVER BEFORE - 40% of Residents of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Who Are Food Insecure May Only Be Able to Turn to Charitable Food Programs for Help

By Jennifer Shroder

Davenport, Iowa – May 21, 2018 – River Bend Foodbank announced the release of Map the Meal Gap 2018, the latest report by Feeding America® on food insecurity and the cost of food at both the county and congressional district level. Map the Meal Gap 2018 reveals that food insecurity exists in every county in River Bend Foodbank’s service area.

22 May 2018

Gov. Reynolds Signs Bipartisn Opioid Bill Into Law

By Office of the Governor (IA)

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed House File 2377 on Monday, a bipartisan piece of legislation she says represents a significant step forward in Iowa’s efforts to address the opioid epidemic. The governor signed the bill in front of overdose victims’ families, law enforcement, state and local officials and others at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque.

22 May 2018

Drug Abuse & Prevention in Iowa (1=Biggest; 25=Avg.)

By Anonymous (not verified)

With SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week in full swing and the Trump administration proposing harsher penalties for drug offenders, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States with the Biggest Drug Problems in 2018 to highlight the areas that stand to be most affected.

10 May 2018

Illinois launches telemedicine task force to improve health care access for rural residents

By Rich Carter

SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti joined IL Dept. of Healthcare & Family Services Director Felicia Norwood today to announce the formation of a new state task force to develop a comprehensive telemedicine strategy for the Medicaid program to help improve access to healthcare for Illinois residents in rural areas.

09 May 2018

Gov. Rauner announces sweeping $2 billion behavioral health initiative

By Rachel Bold

CMS approves 1115 waiver for 10 pilot projects, related innovations

CHICAGO (May 7, 2018) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced that Illinois has received federal approval to launch a sweeping $2 billion behavioral health initiative designed to deliver better outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders.

09 May 2018

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg unveil new tool to combat drugs, addiction

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, along with state and local law enforcement officials, unveiled one of the state’s newest tools for combatting drugs and addiction among Iowa youth Monday at Camp Dodge in Johnston.

08 May 2018

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sees Historic Success, DEA Reports

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON –  5/8/2018 - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control today released the following statement regarding the success of the 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

08 May 2018

Walk with a Doc at Gilda's Club

By Kelly Hendershot, LMSW

DAVENPORT, IA – May 2018 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Walk with a Doc event and follow-up discussiong for anyone impacted cancer on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA). Take a step towards better health and join Dr. Cheryl True of True Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, LLC for an enjoying a brief walk and followed by discussion. Please bring your lunch and walking shoes.

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