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Health Rankings for QC Area Counties WVIK, Quad Cities NPR

WebThe annual study by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute looked at factors including diet, smoking, alcohol use, education, poverty, and access to …

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Rock Island County Health Dept. Seasonal Vaccines

WebThe Rock Island County Health Department wants people to help prevent COVID, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses this fall and winter.

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Could better asthma inhalers help patients, and the planet too

WebDuring an asthma check-up atBrigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Joel Rubinstein gets a surprising pitch — for the planet, as well as his health.. His …

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Community Health Assessment Reveals Issues in Quad Cities …

WebThe 2021 Community Health Assessment reveals the number of people who identified their health as “fair” or “poor” rose from 19% in 2018 to 25% this year. That's …

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The Three Pillars of Living Well: Physical, Mental, and Emotional

WebIn this episode, we dive into the significance of Extension Living Well Month, a month-long celebration that takes place every March. This event aims to promote healthy …

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Enrollment is open for ACA health plans. Here's what's to know …

WebIf you buy your own health insurance through state and federal marketplaces, 'tis the season to compare prices, change coverage, and take advantage of subsidies. Here's what's new.

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Embracing Heart Health: Lifestyle Tips for a Strong and Happy Heart

WebKristin Bogdonas believes that everyone deserves access to fresh, affordable food and is committed to helping people improve their health literacy.

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COVID-19 Booster Shots Available This Week

WebBy the way, on Thursday and Friday (9/30 and 10/1/2021), the Rock Island County Health Department's parking lot will be closed. Street parking will be available. …

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Rock Island County Health Dept. Hosts COVID Vaccine Clinic For Kids

WebArmy Medicine FLICKR. The Rock Island County Health Department will host a COVID vaccine clinic for younger children this weekend. A couple of weeks ago, …

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IL National Guard & RICHD Open New Mass Vaccination Clinic

WebRock Island County is one of two counties in Illinois that will receive state help to offer a new, mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic. (The other county is Grundy.)Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced members of the Illinois National Guard will be deployed to help launch local the new vaccination site, and other state resources will also be available.

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School Health Link Will Open in Moline High School

WebPublished March 21, 2022 at 9:00 AM CDT. WVIK News. Moline High School. Superintendent Rachel Savage says, in partnership with the School Health Link, it'll be …

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Immigrant advocates tout new report showing benefits of state …

WebImmigrant rights advocates on Friday continued to push for one of their top budget priorities: full funding for state-run health care programs that benefit noncitizens, …

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QC Hospitals Continue Dealing with COVID-19 Surge

WebToday, Genesis Health System reports 70 COVID-19 inpatients at its hospitals, up from 64 a week ago. And UnityPoint Health - Trinity has 67, compared to …

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New CDC COVID-19 Levels: Rock Island County-"Medium," Scott …

WebThe Rock Island County Health Department says today, the CDC changed its categories for COVID-19 transmission. The new levels -- "low," "medium," and "high" - …

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University of Iowa Health Care plans two new urgent care clinics

WebA new urgent care clinic is set to open next month in Davenport. It's one of two University of Iowa Health Care clinics coming to the Quad Cities next year. The …

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State health plan declares racism a public health crisis

WebThe SHIP is part of Healthy Illinois 2028, a five-year plan outlining the major public health crises the state hopes to address. After two years of assessment and …

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Don't Neglect Brushing Your Teeth While in the Hospital

WebRegistered Nurse, Annette Holst, is the Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Genesis. She trained staff to distribute the oral health kits and encourage …

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Vera French now operates 2, full-service mental health clinics in …

WebMcCormick-Pries likes to say, "Whole health begins with mental health." And the services available from Vera French agencies range from out-patient counseling to residential mental health care, plus affordable housing.

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Tom Brokaw Discusses His Battle With Cancer

WebPublished September 27, 2021 at 5:24 AM CDT. Listen • 20:52. The former reporter and NBC News anchor shares a very personal battle with cancer based on his book A Lucky …

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Quad Cities COVID-19 Update WVIK, Quad Cities NPR

WebOn 3/2/2022, the Iowa Department of Public Health also reported three deaths in Scott County. So the total number of COVID-19 deaths in the Quad Cities was 856, with 478 in …

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