Public Health & Safety

As we step into a brand-new year, I want to pause and ask: What did last year teach you about yourself? Too often, we rush into resolutions without taking time to reflect. But reflection gives us clarity, and clarity fuels growth.

Augustana College’s Center for Advancement of Community Health and Wellness is partnering with local nonprofits and a Quad Cities clinic to collect data on prenatal care.

The flu and many colds are caused by viruses, which cannot be treated with antibiotics. However, preventing a cold and getting rid of the symptoms may be of high priority. Here is how our diet can play a role.

A.J. Wilhemi, President and CEO of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, talks about the impact of the Affordable Care Act on Illinois health care, the system's dependence on federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid, the shortage of health care workers, how immigration impacts health care staffing, rural health care, the increasing roles of technology and AI, and much more.

As temperatures drop dangerously low this weekend, the city of Rock Island is partnering with Project NOW to open an emergency overnight shelter at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 630 9th St., Rock Island.

Tapestry Farms is celebrating the season of giving with the launch of its expanded product line, featuring handmade baklava, fresh flower arrangements, and locally grown vegetables.

Many people experience heightened stress during the holidays, but there are ways to manage it. The “perfect” holiday rarely exists. Let go of trying to make everything flawless and focus instead on what truly matters—connection, gratitude, and rest. Here are five tips to help make the holiday season a little less stressful.

Figuring out what to eat when you have diabetes can sometimes feel overwhelming, and this can be especially true during the holidays.

The Better Health Foundation (BHF) has awarded a new $350,000 grant to Community Health Care (CHC), a regional nonprofit health center, to improve prenatal care. CHC is the single largest recipient of BHF grants to date, with three totaling $750,000. Total granting since the foundation launched in 2023 now exceeds $5.3 million.