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By The Quad City Times | Thursday, October 12, 2006 11:43 PM CDT | () comments

America’s Walk for Diabetes

Date: Oct. 14

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Ben Butterworth Parkway, Moline, Ill.

Event: Raises awareness and funds for the American Diabetes Association. Registration at 8 a.m., walk at 9 a.m.

Contact: American Diabetes Association (888) DIABETES www.diabetes.org/walk

Child safety seat check

Date: Oct. 14

Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Location: East Moline Fire Station, 901 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, Ill.

Event: Quad-Cities SafeKids sponsors free checks of children’s car seats to ensure proper fit and safety.

Herb day

Date: Oct. 14

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Location: Ancient Wisdom Acupuncture Clinic, 2395 Tech Drive, Suite 7, Bettendorf, Iowa

Event: Learn about herbs, their history and relevance in today’s health care. Sample herbal cookies and learn how to make simple remedies.

Contact: Linda Handley (563) 332-1891

Boot camp for new dads

Date: Oct. 17

Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

Location: Genesis Medical Center, Iowa

Event: Program that brings ’rookie’ fathers-to-be together with ’veteran’ recent dads and their newborns to learn about infant care, sponsored by the Child Abuse Council.

Contact: Genesis (563) 421-2000

Answering cancer clinical   trials questions

Date: Oct. 18

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Location: Trinity Medical Center, Illinois

Event: Mary Lundeen, Trinity cancer research nurse, will discuss types of cancer trials and where to find them. Free.

Contact: Trinity (309) 779-2000

Stroke screening

Date: Oct. 18

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Christian Center Church, 2103 W. 3rd St., Davenport, Iowa

Event: Ultrasound screening for potential health problems related to blocked arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysm and hardening of the arteries. Bone density screening also available. Cost: $109 for all three vascular screenings; vascular screenings plus osteoporosis screening, $129. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. Pre-registration required.

Contact: Life Line Screening (866) 462-8643

Cholesterol screening

Date: Oct. 19

Time: 6-9 a.m.

Location: Genesis Health System, Iowa

Event: Comprehensive blood panel tests for cholesterol, lipids and 12 other tests. For most accurate results, do not eat 12 hours prior to the test (medication and water are OK). Cost: $20 check or cash.Three locations: Genesis Wellness Center, 3800 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf; Genesis, Illini Campus, Larson Center, 855 Illini Drive, Silvis, Ill; and Genesis, DeWitt, 1118 11th St., DeWitt, Iowa.

Contact: Genesis (800) 383-2575

Triple test of breast health

Date: Oct. 19

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Location: Trinity Medical Center, Illinois

Event: Oncology clinical nurse specialist Carolene Robinson from Trinity’s Cancer Center will explain three ways to better ensure breast health, free.

Contact: Trinity (309) 779-2000

Women’s health    education evening

Date: Oct. 19

Time: 6-8:30 p.m.

Location: Mercy Medical Center, North Campus Conference Center, Clinton, Iowa

Event: Topics include: “Breast Cancer Awareness” by Dr. Mona Alqulali, “Alternative Methodologies for Depression” by Dr. Rita Melissano, and “Osteoporosis Prevention” by Dr. Robert Flowers.

Contact: Women’s Health Services (563) 241-1305

Osteoporosis education day

Date: Oct. 20

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Osteoporosis Center, Dr. Usharani Kumar, 609 35th Ave., Wildwood Office Park, Moline, Ill.

Event: Free bone density heel scan, osteoporosis education materials, food and beverages.

Contact:(309) 762-4500

Dr. Lee Salk’s super sitters

Date: Oct. 21

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Trinity Medical Center, Illinois

Event: A basic baby-sitter training program for boys and girls ages 10 and older. Fee: $10.

Contact: Trinity (309) 779-2000

Emergency care    and first aid for children

Date: Oct. 21

Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Location: Trinity Medical Center, Illinois

Event: Boys and girls age 10 and older who spend time caring for themselves or others will learn about common emergency care. Fee: $10.

Contact: Trinity (309) 779-2000

Diabetes family weekend

Date: Nov. 4

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Adler Conference Center, Genesis Health Institute, Davenport, Iowa

Event: Parents and children will learn new diabetes management techniques, make new friends and participate in activities, sponsored by Camp Hertko Hollow, an Iowa-based summer camp and diabetes education organization. Cost: $25/adults, $10/children 5 years and older. Registration deadline: Oct. 13.

Contact:(888) 437-8652 http://www.camphertkohollow.com