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 February as heart awareness month and to uplift our patients, their families, healthcare workers and the community, St. Luke’s is sharing “Public Art for Healthy…

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” with prizes and fun all night! Here’s your promo code: GEICO (online only) Green: $11.75 Gray: $13.75 Blue: $15.75 Don't miss the concession special -…

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 fundraising event welcomes the arrival of spring. Local vendors will have their unique, handcrafted merchandise on display and available for purchase in Mercy’s 10th Street…

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 at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, located within the Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Medical Pavilion, at 202 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. To…

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. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.      - https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth What: Juneteenth Food Truck Celebration When: Friday, June 17 Time: 11…

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 you are just beginning to explore play therapy, or you are experienced but looking to add more intention to your practice. Play Therapy Applications Workshop…

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.