Who: Veterans, first responders and family members who routinely care for traumatized or dying people What: National program designed to honor those who survived and carry the burden of their fallen comrades' memory; pinning ceremony for veterans; FREE Event! Where: Murdoch-Linwood Legacy Center 520 Wilson Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids When: 1 to 2:30 p.m., Friday,… Read more →

Join us for the "Poinsettias & Pastries" Holiday Boutique, presented by UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary and Gift Shop. Features will include Racine Danish Kringles and Designer Poinsettias (ranging from $15 - $50) with 25% off all Christmas items inside the gift shop and all proceeds benefiting Children's Health. Thursday, Nov. 30 10… Read more →

The holidays can be a difficult time for those who’ve lost loved ones.  In an expression of honor, remembrance and celebration of loved ones, Hospice of Mercy will be hosting its Love Lights open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mon., Dec. 4.   Love Lights is an annual tradition at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf… Read more →

We're illuminating 10th Street for the holidays! Watch as we light 30 trees on 10th Street, hear holiday tunes played by Mckinley Middle School students, listen to carols from Coe College singers and catch a few remarks from MedQuarter representatives. You can watch the tree lighting from either Physicians' Clinic of Iowa P.C.'s lobby or their skywalk over 10th Street. Caribou… Read more →

MedQuarter Speak Up Series Make your wishes known by attending the free MedQuarter Speak Up Series. It's about conversations; it's about decisions; it's about how we care for one another.   December 7 - Spiritual Perspectives Ask questiosn and participate in conversations about how personal values affect end-of-life planning. A panel of Christian, Humanist, Jewish… Read more →

What is Hope Blooms? Hope Blooms is a fundraiser that supports Gems of Hope. The money raised will fund all the programs Gems offers, which include; gifts of hope for cancer patients in treatment; cancer related library books for schools; kids camps and kits for kids impacted by cancer; a website for teenagers called cancerreallysuck.com,… Read more →

Mercy Medical Center’s Hall-Perrine Cancer Center is hosting a free, pre-prom skin cancer awareness event from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28.  The event is aimed at keeping young people out of the sun and away from tanning booths, especially as prom season nears. This pre-prom event will include hair, makeup and sunless… Read more →

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) will hold an open house Thursday, February 20, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The expert team of therapists and social workers meet regularly with families to empower them and help them develop coping skills for their behavioral and emotional needs. LSI hopes the partnership will be a… Read more →

Tanager Place is inviting area parents and guardians to the Cedar Rapids Public Library Thursday, 2/22/18, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. to encourage discussions on mental health and broach other… Read more →

Health Transitions Clinic at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is hosting a free introductory seminar at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Community Room at PCI Medical Pavilion, 202 10th St.… Read more →

At 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, join the Corridor Business Journal to hear from several speakers including "The Future of UI Health Care" with keynote speaker,… Read more →

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in this country, but it is preventable and treatable if caught early. March is designated as Colorectal… Read more →