Get Fit on the Davenport Sky Bridge! Free fitness every Sunday at 9am. Beat those winter blues, keep those cold muscles active and share a smile or a high 5 with some great people! There is about 50 mins tonwalk, jog run, climb stairs, shake your hips with Zumba and so much more! Positive quotes are hung throughout the course that you go at your own pace at. At the end we draw for prizes thanks to local businesses donating ever week! Wear layers it gets warm inside, water available, and a great playlist!  Read More

For nearly two decades, the Genesis Hospice Remembrance Tree-lighting has been a community tradition to usher in the holiday season and celebrate the memories of loved ones who have passed. The tree-lighting also illuminates the continuing need for access to quality hospice in the region. This year’s tree-lighting will be Monday, November 6 at 6 p.m. outside the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, 2546 Tech Drive, Bettendorf. Parking will be available at 2535 Maplecrest Road, adjacent to the hospice house. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a special service of readings, music and moments... Read More

Genesis Health System will host the final Genesis ‘Walk in Wednesday’ hiring event of 2023 at their local campuses. Genesis Human Resources representatives will be located at the main entrances of both Genesis Medical Center – Davenport (1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA ) and Genesis Medical Center – Silvis (801 Illini Drive, Silvis, IL) to meet with and conduct on-the-spot interviews for all open positions (clinical and non-clinical). The event takes place Wednesday, October 25, from 3- 6 p.m. This walk-in, same-day, back-to-back interview process is designed to make it even easier... Read More

Joel Moore, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer for Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, will soon be a national voice for nursing leadership. Moore has been elected to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Board of Directors. Elected by the organization’s membership, he will serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2024. As a board member for Region 6, he will represent Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota and North Dakota. The AONL is a national professional organization of more than 11,000 nurse leaders who work in hospitals, health systems, academia and... Read More

For the second straight year, Genesis Hospice has earned national recognition for ranking in the top 5 percent for hospice quality performance. The Hospice Quality Excellence Award from HomeCare HomeBase recognizes agencies performing at 100% across the organization in all seven quality measures defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Genesis Hospice also has earned distinction as the only 5-Star rated hospice provider in the metro Quad-Cities, according to medicare.gov. “Genesis Hospice team works very hard to provide our patients with the best quality and patient... Read More

Gilda’s Club Quad-Cities is hosting a number of support groups this week. For hybrid groups, participants can register to attend in-person or via Zoom. RSVP is REQUIRED for both options. Connecting Through Cancer @ Davenport Clubhouse Tuesday, 6:00- 7:30 PM Weekly support group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Friends & Family Group @ Davenport Clubhouse Tuesday, 6:00- 7:30 PM Weekly support group for friends, family, and caregivers of those with a cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences.   Connecting... Read More

Genesis Emergency Departments have not seen a noticeable patient increase due to the recent heat wave engulfing the Midwest. Here are some essential tips from Genesis Medical Center emergency physician Michael Craddick, D.O., to help people protect themselves from falling victim to the heat. Stay out of the heat and direct sunlight when possible. The young and old are particularly vulnerable. People with other chronic conditions, for example, heart disease, mental health conditions, asthma, and high blood pressure, are also at higher risk for heat illnesses. Make sure you don’t leave small children... Read More

The Vera French Community Mental Health Center (VF CMHC) is adding a second full-service outpatient mental health clinic to serve our community in late 2023 & to meet the growing mental health needs of the Quad Cities and our larger region. Today Vera French announced its purchase and renovation of the first three floors of the tower at 852 Middle Road in Bettendorf, Iowa. The location also provides for easy access to I-74. Vera French has proudly served as an independent community mental health center (CMHC) for a five county region including the Quad Cities over the last 74 years. “It... Read More

EveryChild and presenting sponsor UnityPoint Health – Trinity will host Tonier “Neen” Cain, trauma survivor and trauma informed expert, on August 17, 2023 at 8:30am at the Vibrant Arena. For two decades, Cain roamed the streets of Annapolis, Maryland, living under bridges or in prison. During that time, she dealt with constant rapes and beatings, a dangerous crack addiction, and as many as 83 arrests. In 2004, while pregnant, Cain was arrested for violating parole and given an opportunity to go to a community trauma, mental health, and addictions program. The program gave Ms. Cain the chance... Read More

High school students in grades 9th through 12th who are interested in a career in health care are welcome to attend Genesis Adventures in Nursing (GAIN) Camp at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport June 19-23 (deadline for registration is April 21) and July 17-21 (deadline for registration is May 17). GAIN Camp is held each summer at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, and provides an opportunity for high school students – 9th through 12th grade – to explore nursing and health care careers. Designed to offer an exciting week-long adventure, where participants will have first-hand encounters... Read More