Archive for Featured
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Summer Fun That Won’t Break the Bank
By Jenna Orabutt Augustana College student intern Child Abuse Council Growing up, my family was always very cost conscious, so when summer rolled around, my mom was always looking for cheaper alternatives to the traditional pricey ones. One of my favorite summertime activities was the weekly dr...
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Dehydration for Seniors
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village Summertime is great for outdoor activities. It is a great time to enjoy parks, walking paths, working in the yard, and joining others in outdoor fun. However, being out in the heat can also have devastating health effects from the sun...
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July Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, ... www.alz.org 1.800.272.3900 local address and phone # - 736 Federal...
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Meet Roma Taylor
Honorary Survivor Chair for the 2012 Susan G. Komen Quad-Cities Race for the Cure As a nurse and oldest girl from a family of 13 kids, Davenport’s Roma Taylor is the big sister that her siblings turn to when they had troubles. In May of 2003, at the age of 47, Roma went in for her routine...
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June Dates and Facts
By Eloise Graham June is bustin’ out all over…or so goes the Rodgers and Hammerstein song! June is busting with birthstones! Three different ones, to be exact. The pearl, which has been used as adornment for centuries; Alexandrite, a relatively modern stone that was first discovered in Ru...
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June Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Below is a free, state-of-the-art class we are offering in multiple locations on various dates and times. Please call (563) 324-1022 to register of for more information. Classes are designed for anyone directly i...
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Genesis Encourages Sun Sense
Three Genesis Health System events in May to recognize National Skin Cancer Awareness Month will reach both kids and adults with a sun-sensible message. On Monday, May 7, Genesis will be handing out kid-friendly skin cancer prevention information and packets of sunscreen to young fans attending t...
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Race for the Cure
Your mom. Your daughter. Your wife. Your neighbor. Your friend. All loved ones that could get breast cancer, since one out of eight women get breast cancer over a lifetime. Whose life are you running for? The 23rd annual Susan G. Komen Quad-Cities Race for the Cure® is your chance to be part ...
