Sterling community encouraged to give blood

STERLING, Ill. (April 17, 2017) — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in memory of Jen Banks on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington Elementary School, 815 W. LeFevre in Sterling.

Banks passed away in 2015 after an automobile accident. She had received numerous blood transfusions during treatment in effort to save her life.

Do you provide care and support to a family member who is elderly, ill or has a disability? “You are not alone, many Iowans are caregivers”, says Phyllis Zalenski, Human Sciences Specialist in Family Finance with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Most families wait until they are deep into their responsibilities of caregiving for a loved one before they seek out options.

DAVENPORT, IA – April 2017 –Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE Lymphedema Workshop led by Wendy Hermanson, LMT, CLT, OMT, on Tuesday, April 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

Iowans are getting the right care at the right time and in the right setting

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted another Medicaid modernization success story that is demonstrating success in connecting patients with services to live healthier, happier lives. Medicaid patients are getting access to better care, seeing greater flexibility to deliver that care, and ultimately better health outcomes under Medicaid Modernization.