Health And Fitness
Augie student raises funds for TB clinic in Uganda
Troy Curtis was working in a hospital in the African nation of Uganda last summer when he noticed a patient with tuberculosis.
Nov 06, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Remembrance Trees benefit hospice care
The Genesis Remembrance Trees in Davenport and Clinton celebrate the memories of loved ones and focus attention on the continuing need for hospice care in the Quad-City region.
Nov 04, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…
The Alverno recognized for end-of-life program
The Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa, was recognized by the Iowa Health Care Association for its specialized End of Life Program.
Nov 04, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…
Pet first aid class helps owners, pets in emergencies
The American Red Cross of the Quad-Cities Area will offer pet first aid classes in November and December.
Nov 04, 2009 | 2:10 pm | Loading…
Seniors invited to free health program
Area seniors are invited to a free health event, "Get Up and Move," from 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 at the Roosevelt Activity Center, 1220 Minnie Ave., Davenport.
Nov 04, 2009 | 2:10 pm | Loading…
2009 Flu Clinics
Here is the list of seasonal flu vaccination clinics scheduled in the Quad-City region:
Nov 03, 2009 | 1:25 pm | Loading…
Look at problems in California, drug czar warns states pondering medical marijuana
DES MOINES - The White House's drug czar said Monday that Iowa officials should look at the problems California has seen after allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes as they consider the idea here.
Nov 03, 2009 | 9:10 am | Loading…
Keep the creepy-crawlies at bay this holiday
Pam Hoogerwerf guarantees that the emergency room in the hospital where she works will treat some injuries Saturday night that are due to it being Halloween and trick-or-treat night.
Oct 30, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Free pizza, movie event promotes mental health
A free movie and pizza event to reduce the stigma of mental illness will be Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the program at 6:30 p.m.
Oct 29, 2009 | 9:30 am | Loading…
Palmer receives additional funds for back pain study
The National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, awarded a supplemental grant to the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research for its clinical study on the relationship between back pain and possible abnormal function of the supportive muscles …
Oct 29, 2009 | 9:30 am | Loading…
Trinity Auxiliary plans holiday open house
Trinity Gifts and Floral invites the public to a holiday open house Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 3-4, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Trinity at Terrace Park, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, and Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Road, Moline; and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Trinity-West Campus…
Oct 29, 2009 | 9:25 am | Loading…
Komen affiliate accepts grant requests
Quad-Cities Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is accepting grant requests for programs to support breast cancer education, outreach or screening and treatment for medically underserved women. Research projects will not be considered.
Oct 28, 2009 | 9:15 am | Loading…
H1N1 appointment slots in Rock Island full for this week
All the appointment slots for H1N1 vaccinations have been filled in Rock Island County, according to a release from the county Health Department.
Oct 26, 2009 | 3:25 pm | Loading…
Illinois gears up for more H1N1 testing
SPRINGFIELD - The state is trying to increase capacity for testing people for the H1N1 flu, anticipating a "surge" in demand in the coming months.
Oct 23, 2009 | 10:50 am | Loading…
Special evening for Blue Grass brothers
Nate and Luke Anderson had never been inside Kinnick Stadium before they attended the University of Iowa-Michigan football game this month.
Oct 23, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
H1N1 vaccine arrives in RI County
Rock Island County received its first delivery of H1N1 flu vaccine Thursday and immediately scheduled a series of clinics to distribute it.
Oct 22, 2009 | 3:40 pm | Loading…
Trinity ranks at top in cardiac services
HealthGrades, a leading independent health-care ratings organization, ranked Trinity Medical Center-West Campus, Rock Island, the best in the Quad-City area and among the top 10 percent in the nation for Overall Cardiac Services, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Coronary Interventions for …
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:45 am | Loading…
Iowa Vein Clinic receives accreditation
The Iowa Vein Clinic and Chest and Vascular Surgery, P.C., Davenport, achieved accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories, or ICAVL.
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:35 am | Loading…
Nominees sought for cancer survivor chair
Nominees are being accepted for honorary survivor chair of the 21st annual Susan G. Komen Quad-Cities Race for the Cure.
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:30 am | Loading…
Information, help available for stuttering
In recognition of International Stuttering Awareness Day, the Stuttering Foundation reminds readers that library resources and speech-language pathologists who specialize in helping people who stutter are available in the Quad-City area.
Oct 22, 2009 | 10:30 am | Loading…
