11 Sep 2017

Grassley, Ernst Urge Evaluation of Drug Take Back Programs in Federal Anti-opioid Abuse Report

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa today urged the Office of National Drug Control Policy to include an evaluation of drug take back programs in the final report of the President’s Commission on Combatting Opioid Abuse, correcting a shortcoming in the interim report.

11 Sep 2017

Enhancing Connections: A Cancer Education Program for Parents

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IA –– September 2017 –Gilda’s Club is excited to unveil a new opportunity for cancer patients with children called Enhancing Connections. This five-session program will be held bi-weekly from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, beginning on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 and concluding on November 8, 2017 at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport).

11 Sep 2017

NAMI INTRODUCES NEW CLASS FOR VETERANS’ FAMILIES

By Barb Braun
DAVENPORT, Iowa (September 7, 2017) – NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley (NAMI GMV) is introducing an education class designed to meet the unique needs of Military and Veteran Service Member Families who support a loved one diagnosed with a mental health condition, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury. NAMI Homefront is an adaptation of NAMI’s Family-to-Family program, which has been offered to hundreds of thousands of people.
11 Sep 2017

Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile Tour Coming to 15 Midwest Cities

By Josie Albrecht

Attendees will be able to meet their Hy-Vee health and wellness teams and sample Performance Inspired products

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 7, 2017) — Seven of Hy-Vee, Inc.’s Healthy You Mobiles will visit Hy-Vee stores and health and fitness events in 15 Midwest cities during the month of September. In-store registered dietitians will be at each event, providing attendees with the opportunity to meet their local Hy-Vee health and wellness team.

08 Sep 2017

Medicare: Ask the Expert Workshop

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IA – September 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Medicare: Ask the Expert Workshop for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA). If you have questions about Medicare, Courtney Stowe of Humana Marketplace can help. Some common questions include:   *   When can I enroll in Medicare?   *   What are my Medicare options?   *   How do I know if I’m eligible?

08 Sep 2017

New Campaign Helps Kids to Deal with Personal Problems

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES – “When you take a realistic look at life, you realize no one is perfect. Everyone has to deal with personal problems,” said Mike Mickle, President of Mickle Communications. “Unfortunately, many young people with problems may feel isolated, and not wish to discuss their feelings. They may be ashamed to admit they struggle with depression. Some may be so beaten down by bullies, they don’t know how to ask for help or demand change.”
 
08 Sep 2017

September Spotlight: Prevention Education

By Joscelyn Stone

Teen pregnancy rates are declining by significant margins, but there is still work to do!

08 Sep 2017

Action plan provides framework to address state’s opioid crisis

By Jason Schaumburg

SPRINGFIELD (Sept. 6, 2017) – Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti, several state agency officials, stakeholders, and advocates today helped release the State of Illinois Opioid Action Plan. A coalition of state agencies has developed a strategic framework that outlines what Illinois needs to do to address the opioid crisis and why it needs to be done.

08 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner signs executive order creating task force to fight opioid crisis

By Jason Schaumburg

CHICAGO (Sept. 6, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Executive Order 17-05, creating the governor’s Opioid Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force. 

08 Sep 2017

Free Fun at NormaLeah Day at Isabel Bloom

By Jodie Kavensky

(ROCK ISLAND, IL) NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative is expanding its ovarian cancer awareness and education efforts with the help of local artist, Donna Young, and Isabel Bloom Inc. On September 16th, Isabel Bloom will host NormaLeah Day at their studio and showroom located at 736 Federal Street, Davenport, Iowa from 10am-1pm.

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