Posts Tagged Genesis Health System
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Camp Genesis – For Children Coping With Cancer In Their Families
A cancer journey doesn't just impact the patient. Children, grandchildren, spouses and other loved ones can also be involved. Cancer can disrupt families and disrupt their financial situations, making vacations more difficult. For the fifth consecutive year, Genesis Health System, Gilda's Club o...
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Bend of the River Pilots
Club continues support of Genesis brain injury patients and families By Genesis Health System Pauline Stark has been a family member, waiting hour after hour as a loved one recovers from a traumatic brain injury. “You don't want to leave because you might miss talking with the doctor, o...
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Free Colon Cancer Testing Kits
By Genesis Health System Available During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Anyone 50-years-old or older, or those with other factors associated with an increased risk of colon cancer, are encouraged to pick up and return a free colon cancer testing kit in the Quad-Cities during National Color...
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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...
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Walk This Way Party Kick Off Bix 7
Information from Genesis Health System The Quad-City Times Bix 7 is more than a grueling road race that attracts runners from all over the world. The Bix is also one of the best parties of the summer, starting with the Walk This Way event on Thursday night before the Bix. Walk This Way is set fo...
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Be Sun-Sensible This Summer
Information from Genesis Health System Genesis Cancer Care Institute suggests a simple routine to protect your skin and limit your risk of skin cancer during the sunny summer season. "Slip! Slop! Slap! ... and Wrap" It may not be practical or fun to avoid the sunlight entirely, but there...
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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 ...
