Archive for Health & Wellness

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Emily Steffel, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. What’s new in hearing aid technology? There are three main “new things” in the world of hearing aids. First, there are hearing aids that utilize rechargeable batteries rather than the traditional disposable batteries.  The use of recha...

  • Quad City Family Caregiver Conference Quad City Family Caregiver Conference

    By Chris White Marketing and PR Coordinator Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging When my mom had her two knee replacement surgeries, I helped take care of her. I’d sit with her, make meals and attend to her personal needs. Now that she’s fully recovered and more independent, I still help with...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston February, an American tradition, is a time for pleasant surprises in terms of admiration for another.  Valentines Day. In Iowa,  though un-official in terms of actual decisions, this month will be a sweet gift to one of the people seeking the nomination as a Presidential candidat...

  • Is it Medicare or Medicaid? Is it Medicare or Medicaid?

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Both programs begin with the letter “M.” They’re both health insurance programs run by the government. Peop...

  • Dental of Iowa Foundation Awards $227,548 to Genesis to Improve Oral Health of Patients Dental of Iowa Foundation Awards $227,548 to Genesis to Improve Oral Health of Patients

    Carole Ferch, RDH, I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department For each 1,000 admissions to hospitals, five to 20 patients will be diagnosed with pneumonia during their hospitalization. The infection can be life-threatening. Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has awarded a grant of $227...

  • The Center for Weight Management: Weight-Loss, Education and Non-Surgical and Surgical Opportunities The Center for Weight Management: Weight-Loss, Education and Non-Surgical and Surgical Opportunities

    By Matthew C. Christophersen, M.D., F.A.C.S. Davenport Surgical Group Dr. Matthew C. Christophersen was an inaugural part of the implementation of the Genesis Center for Weight Management. The Center for Weight Management is used to implement weight-loss, education and offers several options rega...

  • 2020 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race 2020 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race

    Information from CASI The Quad Cities will come together to run for the gold at the 2020 CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race Presented by Vibrant Credit Union on Saturday, March 14, 2020 to benefit the Center for Active Seniors, or CASI, as it is known to so many. In its 38th year, CASI’s St. Patric...

  • Calendar of Events | January 2020 Calendar of Events | January 2020

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qua...

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