Archive for Health & Wellness
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Trick or Treat? Give Me Something Good to Eat!
By Hannah Eddy, MA, RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 391-0213 Halloween is just around the corner and soon the goblins will be knocking at the door. With the chance to dress up in costumes and stock up on sweets, Halloween is the highlight of the year for many kids — from toddlers t...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Common Misconceptions about hearing aids... and the actual truth 1.) Hearing aids will make my hearing “normal” again like glasses make vision 20/20. Vision issues of near- or far-sightedness are caused by an incorrectly formed l...
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Frequently Asked Dental Questions
By Carole Ferch, RDH I-Smile Silver Coordinator Scott County Health Department Why does my dentist need to know my medical history? Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body and certain diseases, like diabetes, can affect your teeth and gums. Likewise, diseases in your mouth, such as gi...
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September 2017 Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Will we have an early frost or an extended summer hot spell? September meals can include cool salads, refreshing sorbets, or homemade breads and hot and hearty comfort food! - Ella Raspberry Sorbet with Lime Basil (credit to Laura Fornari, executive sous chef at DePauw University) 2 ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa GET TO KNOW YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. We’ve been with you from day one, when your parents applied for your Social Security number, and we are with you from your fir...
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What Exactly Is A Senior Center and Why Do I Need It?
By Laura Kopp CASI President and CEO Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) As President and CEO of CASI, I am out and about in the community on a consistent basis. From fundraising to friend-raising, my job allows me the benefit of meeting new and interesting people all the time. Of course, a...
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Field of Health Care Leads Job Growth Across All Industries
By Hilary Henke Student Services Coordinator Kaplan University School of Nursing Health care is experiencing unprecedented growth. Over 2.3 million new health care jobs are expected between 2014 and 2024—more than any other industry. That means 1 in 4 new jobs will be in nursing and health care...
