Appointments at the Genesis Mass Vaccination Clinic in Davenport are available by going to the MyGenesis patient portal at www.genesishealth.com. This week Genesis will begin offering Saturday appointments from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the clinic located in the former Dick’s Sporting Goods store at 5250 Elmore Ave., Davenport. Since vaccine became available, Genesis has provided nearly 30,000 first doses of vaccine.  Read More

BREAKING NEWS: More younger people are being hospitalized for more severe covid-19 symptoms, however, fewer older patients required hospitalization for COVID-19 illness in February and March as vaccines became available, according to Genesis Health System statistics. While numbers are reducing for Quad-Citians over 50, Genesis Medical Centers experienced a rise in hospitalizations for patients ages 0-to-49. “We are seeing more admissions in younger age groups and some of these patients are sicker,’’ said Kurt Andersen, M.D., senior vice president of physician operations and chief medical... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Illinois’ Region 2 could be headed backwards towards another, at least partial, shutdown, if covid-19 numbers continue to break in the wrong direction. The Illinois Quad-Cities is a part of Illinois Region 2, which includes Peoria and its surrounding areas, and those spots have been a hotbed for rising covid cases in the last two weeks, according to reports. Peoria County is the eighth worst county in the United States over the last week, relative to their population, according to a report by the New York Times based upon numbers from throughout the United States. That has... Read More

If you get your Covid vaccine at the Rock Island County mass vaccination clinic in Milan between April 14 and May 20, there will be something special that’s literally music to your ears. Taking inspiration from famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s recent impromptu performance during his Covid vaccine observation period, the Rock Island County Health Department and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) are partnering to bring live music to the mass vaccination site at Camden Centre in Milan. “Vaccine Variations” is an initiative that arranges for one-hour performances by QCSO musicians starting April... Read More

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for WIU faculty, staff and student employees only (graduate assistants and undergrad student workers) from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1 on the WIU-Macomb campus. Please note that retirees, dependents, spouses and alumni are not eligible to participate. The Moderna vaccine will be available, with the second dose clinic set at WIU for 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, April 29. WIU encourages members of the University community to take advantage of the free vaccination... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Anyone over 16 will be eligible to get a covid-19 vaccination in Rock Island County. According to the Rock Island County Health Department, the RICHD is expanding vaccine eligibility effective today to all Illinois residents 16 and older at its clinic at the Camden Centre in Milan. Appointments are available this week. The Illinois Department of Public Health gave local health departments the authority on Friday to expand vaccination to broader groups, based upon increasing availability of the three currently authorized vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson The eligibility... Read More

Gilda’s Club is offering a number of events this week for cancer survivors, those dealing with cancer, and their friends and families. Support groups have temporarily transitioned to a virtual space using Zoom, a secure videoconferencing software. Connecting Through Cancer: Tuesday, 1:00 – 2:30 pm NOTE: This group’s name has changed from “Wellness Group”. Weekly support group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Friends & Family Support Group: Wednesday, 1:30 – 3:00 pm NOTE: This group’s name has changed... Read More

From 2017 to 2019, there were 32 incidents of rape reported at Augustana College, Rock Island, nearly all occurring on campus. The private school’s new program director for sexual violence prevention and education — Zachary Draves – not only wants to prevent those incidents in the first place, but address issues of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Augustana has received a $298,827 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – over three years, among 52 grants DOJ gave to colleges in 2020-21 from its program to reduce sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence,... Read More

From great loss came the idea for a special place at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, Davenport Families who have suffered infant loss talk about their grief, the feeling of being alone and the feeling of not having enough time. The No Foot Too Small Birthing + Bereavement Suite at the Genesis BirthCenter in Davenport offers families a place to spend time with their baby, make memories, and say goodbye. Families who have the shared experience of suffering infant loss, joined together with the Genesis Foundation, and additional donors to make the project a reality. Jess Buntemeyer,... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: The Iowa Department of Management and Public Health is pleased to announce that the Genesis VNA Bright Beginnings program and Scott County Kids Nest program of Scott, Clinton, and Jackson Counties has earned the Iowa Family Support Credential. The Iowa Family Support Credential is awarded to family support and parent education programs that are validated through an external evaluation to be in substantial adherence to the Iowa Family Support Standards. The Iowa Family Support Standards are based on the most up-to-date, evidence-based practice in the family support field.  Adherence... Read More