Join Kim Sikorski, RN and Courtney Berntsen of Genesis Health System for a discussion about the differences and similarities between palliative care and hospice care. They will discuss the details of what palliative and hospice care entails, what qualifies a patient for each type of care and when to transition from one to the other. […]
BREAKING NEWS: Covid-19 numbers are starting to spike again in Illinois, as this week, the state was seeing an average of 5,154 new cases per day over the last seven days, IDPH data revealed. That represents an increase of 41.6% in the last week, climbing from 3,639 cases per day as of last Monday. Over […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Biden Administration has awarded Rockford, Illinois, $3.9 million in grants to supplement the city’s Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund. With these funds, the City of Rockford will expand loan and grant opportunities for property owners and communities to clean up […]
National Hospital Week, May 8-14, is a time to recognize the health systems and health care workers who care for and protect our communities To celebrate National Hospital Week, Genesis Health System dedicated 2022 as the Year of Healing by unveiling the Healing Wall in the lobby of the East Campus in Davenport during a […]
The Davenport Public Library to host NAMI to present Journaling for Mental Wellness on May 12th |Fairmount |Virtual at 6:30pm. Did you know that writing benefits your mental health? Join us for this unique program about writing for your mental health. Counselor Christina Wassenhove will cover the mental health benefits of writing and why she […]
Just when you thought it was on its way out, covid is back. Numbers are starting to spike again in Illinois, as this week, the state was seeing an average of 5,154 new cases per day over the last seven days, IDPH data revealed. That represents an increase of 41.6% in the last week, climbing […]
The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is inviting the Quad Cities back to its premier event to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits while supporting the lifesaving mission. On Saturday, June 11 at 8:00 a.m., Quad Cities-area Heart Walk participants and teams […]
The official Opening Day of the outdoor farmers market on the beautiful riverfront in downtown Davenport will be Saturday, May 7 at 7:30am! With 325 outdoor vendor spaces bustling with action , live music, special activities and family fun, it’s not hard to see why they were VOTED #6 in the NATION! Check out more details […]
Wild Ones Quad Cities announces it has become one of the newest chapters in a rapidly growing national Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes, an organization that encourages people to incorporate native plants into their landscapes. The chapter will host prairie and garden tours, plant sales, seed swaps, and educational opportunities. Membership is open to […]
Is covid really in the rear view mirror? New covid numbers are rising again, prompting some Illinois and national officials to look warily at bringing back some mitigations, as the CDC has gone to court to bring back the travel mask mandate. Mask mandates and other mitigations have been off the table for a while […]
