Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Health Minute with CASI

    Fall into a Healthy Habit We all have habits, good and bad that come out sometimes or on a daily basis. Some are easier to break then others and some can just be all around unhealthy for us mentally and physically. We can all have control over what we do; it’s a little thing I like to cal...

  • Caregiver Fair Provides Needed Information

    By Pam Berenger Community Liaison Intouch Adult Day and Home Care Services Intouch Adult Day and Home Care Services of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, 4011 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 102, in Moline invites the public to a caregiver fair Saturday, October 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fai...

  • RSVP – Lead With Experience

    By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illnois John and Gail Kessler: On the Frontline Against Hunger John Kessler, a retired John Deere computer systems manager and his wife Gail, the former owner of “Chocolate Lace” in Moline have been member...

  • Genesis Flu Shot Clinics

    Information from Genesis Health System Those receiving a flu shot should wear loose-fitting clothing, preferably short sleeves. Medicare recipients must bring their Medicare card/Medicare HMO card to the clinic. For those without Medicare, the flu vaccine cost is $35. No Credit Cards accepted...

  • NEWS FOR YOU…. from the Iowa D.O.T.

    Iowa Department of Transportation By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor, Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa Fall Harvest Safety Another crop season is coming to a close, and already we are seeing farm vehicles on the roadways. Each year, Iowa farmers move nearly two billion bu...

  • Seeing What You Hear Seeing What You Hear

    By Angie Kendall Community Education Manager Child Abuse Council Don’t think about purple elephants, flying zebras, a giant willow tree or yellow cars. Don’t think about running in the sun, red strawberries, or a pink poodle. You thought about them didn’t you? You saw all of these ...

  • Hearing Rehabilitation Hearing Rehabilitation

    By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC It is possible to rehabilitate hearing loss through the use of appropriate amplification (including maintenance and adjustments over time), lots of encouragement and a little family understanding. Hearing loss is often a journey that begins ...

  • Top 10 Ways to Use a Rotisserie Chicken

    By Marie Ludgate, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 332-8496 mludgate@hy-vee.com Planning quick, healthy meals can be a major challenge for busy families. It seems as though the biggest struggle is finding a protein food that is ready within minutes. Rotisserie chicken is the perfect s...