Join PCI Urologist Dr. Thomas Richardson, Thursday, Dec. 16, at 5:30 pm, for an online educational discussion of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, more commonly known as Enlarged Prostate. Dr. Richardson will discuss the symptoms of enlarged prostate, how it affects a man's quality of life, how physicians diagnose the condition and what treatments are… Read more →
Caring for hearts has been a focus at St. Luke’s since 1978 when the hospital’s open heart surgery program began. Since then, St. Luke’s has built a legacy as Cedar Rapids’ Heart Hospital treating more heart patients than any other hospital in Cedar Rapids and performing the most advanced heart procedures locally. In advance of… Read more →
A big THANK YOU Healthcare Workers!! Mark your calendars for Geico - Healthcare Appreciation Night at the RoughRiders on Sunday, April 3 at 4:05 p.m.! Your discounted tickets include a great night on the ice as we take on Team USA National Development Team, a chance at our prize wheel for a “Spin To Win”… Read more →
The Mercy Auxiliary is pleased to host its Spring Bazaar once again after suspending it for two years due to COVID precautions. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at Mercy Medical Center, 701 10th St. SE. It is free and open to the public. This seasonal… Read more →
You're Invited! Join the 10th Anniversary Celebration with Metro Catholic Outreach as they celebrate the generous support of our parishes, founders, volunteers, & donors, and honor 10 years of serving the Cedar Rapids community! Thursday, April 21st 2-6 p.m. Sister Mary Lawrence Community Center 420 6th St. SE (Enter building from the 6th St. side)
The Nassif Community Cancer Center, in partnership with Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Department of ENT, is offering free screening for oral, head and neck cancers. Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa’s board-certified head and neck surgeons will be available to provide screening for individuals on Monday, April 25, 2022, from 3:30-5 p.m. The event will take place… Read more →
The History Center is excited to share a new exhibit with the community. When disaster strikes, first responders with the proper training and equipment run toward the danger, bringing help and hope along with them. Running Towards Danger explores the history of local firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement. The COVID-19 pandemic and derecho reminded… Read more →
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States.… Read more →
This 2-day in-person workshop is designed for therapists of all levels. Whether you are just beginning to explore play therapy, or your are experienced but looking to add more intention to your practice. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. Play therapy applications, interventions, & practice is a workshop designed for therapists of all levels. Whether… Read more →
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support. Virtual program.
Using Sand Tray in play therapy can be a powerful way to help clients grow and find success. Learn everything you need to begin practicing.
Hear from survivors of human trafficking about the barriers they face. You are invited to attend an event at Mercy Medical Center as part of their anti-human trafficking efforts. This hybrid event (hosted in person and online via Zoom) from 9:00 a.m. to noon on January 24 will feature multiple survivors and advocates discussing the… Read more →
