05 Jun 2017

Hindus ask all Iowa cities to offer free yoga like Des Moines

By Rajan Zed
Hindus are urging all the cities and counties in Iowa to offer free yoga classes, on the same pattern as being offered by the City of Des Moines.
City of Des Moines is hosting 17-week long free “Yoga in the Park” outdoor yoga classes program ending September 30 in its various public parks. These yoga sites include Gray's Lake, Union Park and James W. Cownie Soccer Complex. All skill levels, “from curious beginner to advanced yogi”, are welcome.
05 Jun 2017

Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Protect Iowans’ Access to Healthcare Coverage

By Joe Hand

‘Healthcare Options for All Act’ will allow those with no options available on the Exchange to be able to still receive coverage

Washington, D.C. – Amid reports that Iowans who rely on healthcare insurance purchased through a state's exchange could be left without any options for coverage, Congressman Dave Loebsack today introduced legislation to protect Iowans where no coverage options may be available.

24 May 2017

Genesis SHIIP Volunteers Assist With Medicare Signup

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – May 23, 2017 -- Where can I go to find information about Medicare prescription drug plans? Are mammograms covered by Medicare Part B? What is a Medicare Advantage plan?

I’m turning 65, who can help me understand Medicare?

24 May 2017

Office of National Drug Control Policy proposed funding cut largely reversed, Grassley welcomes change

By Grassley Press

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23 May 2017

Grassley is Original Co-sponsor of Medical Nutrition Equity Act

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is an original co-sponsor of bipartisan legislation introduced this week that would extend insurance coverage of foods necessary for the safe and effective management of digestive and inherited metabolic disorders.  Phenylketonuria (PKU) is one example of a rare inherited metabolic disorder. Untreated, PKU can result in severe intellectual disability or even death.

18 May 2017

Red Cross celebrates a century of serving Quad Cities and West Central Illinois

By Laura McGuire

Board of directors hopes to collect 100 pints of blood June 7

17 May 2017

Fentanyl is nothing to mess with

By CNN

It's the opioid that killed Prince, and it's 50 to 100 times more potent than morphin

17 May 2017

Help patients, honor loved ones by donating blood with the Red Cross

By Laura McGuire

(May 17, 2017) – Before busy summer schedules set in, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to roll up a sleeve to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need. Donors of all blood types are needed now to help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving cancer treatment.

16 May 2017

Grassley, Klobuchar, Gardner Introduce Legislation to Help Rural Hospitals Stay Open, Focus on Emergency Room Care, Outpatient Services

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado today re-introduced legislation to help rural hospitals stay open while meeting the needs of rural residents for emergency room care and outpatient services. 

16 May 2017

Rosecrance New Life to Sponsor Service Fair

By Nancy Chamberlain

Bridges Community Resource Fair connects residents to local social service agencies

DAVENPORT, Iowa  – The Bridges Community Resource Fair will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady Street, in Davenport.

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