Archive for Family Health Matters

Springing back from pain in time for golf season

Posted by on April 5, 2012 with 0 Comments

WQAD-TV’s RaeChelle Davis provides a close-up look at how one Quad Citian overcame back pain to continue pursuing his active outdoor lifestyle.

Healthy Kids Day at Two Rivers YMCA

Posted by on April 5, 2012 with 0 Comments

Healthy Kids Day features free activities for the whole family. Have fun at the Two Rivers YMCA from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, April 28th.

It’s allergy season … a few weeks early!

Posted by on March 22, 2012 with 0 Comments

Many people treat symptoms of more serious diseases with over-the-counter medications and never see a physician because sinusitis symptoms are quite similar to common colds and seasonal allergies.

Know your risk. Take the test.

Posted by on March 6, 2012 with 0 Comments

One in three Quad Citians are at risk for colon cancer. The Mississippi Valley Health Network provides a free, 2-minute assessment to determine your risk for colon cancer. Take the test.