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Dietitian’s Nutrition Tips for GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com The use of weight loss medications has become increasingly more popular. Did you know that nutrition can help you be even more successful with these medications? Let’s review GLP-...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems What Is a Care Advocate? By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate The Google AI definition of Care Advocate or Patient Advocate is “a person who actively supports and speaks up for someone needing care, whether it be medical, social, o...
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Just Saying…
Blue Moons and Red Food Color By Q.C. Jones “Blue Moon of Kentucky keep on shining…” was the signature line of a song written by Bill Monroe, aka the Father of Blue Grass Music back in 1945. The song went on to national prominence as a top country hit in 1947. Elvis Presley later “rocked u...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office
By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office GENERAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD FOR MEDICARE PART B If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollme...
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Milestones Mealsites Now Open
All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Twice Baked Potatoes 2 large baking potatoes 1/2 pound lean bacon 1 /2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon dried chives 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teasp...
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Signs and Symbols of February
By Eloise Graham Amethyst is the birthstone for February. It is a purple variety of quartz. The name “amethyst” gets its meaning from the Greek amethystos which means a remedy against drunkeness. Amethysts were also believed to keep the wearer clear headed and quick witted. The Renaissance Euro...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Leaving a Living Legacy By Eloise Graham February 14 is known as Valentine’s Day. A day for giving candy, flowers … maybe even your heart. February 14 is also National Donor Day. Reminiscing about National Donor Day, I decided to relate my story… or rather that of my husband Jim. Some ...
