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Guide By Your Side Newsletter

October 3rd, 2014

Guide By Your Side is by parents, for parents. Trained parent guides offer information, support, and resources. Check out their latest newsletter for several upcoming events, many focused on hearing loss.

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Free Community Meals in Galesburg

April 3rd, 2014

Everyone is welcome to a warm meal. Knox Prairie Community Kitchen and various sponsors bring free meals to Galesburg and surrounding communities. April 10th & 24th May 8th & 22nd June 5th & 19th Doors…

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Supermarket Shuttle in Rock Island & Moline

February 12th, 2014

The free shuttle offers a direct route to the grocery store. The University of Illinois Extension is offering a monthly bus shuttle to help Rock Island & Moline residents get to and from the grocery…

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Developmental Screenings in Bureau County

February 4th, 2014

Developmental screenings and evaluations are available for children under 3 years of age in Bureau County. The screening identifies children who may be eligible for Early Intervention services. Eligible children have one or more of…

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Therapeutic Program with Horses

January 31st, 2014

Horses play a role in therapeutic programs. Approximately 150 volunteers work with New Kingdom Trailriders to provide the Mounted Achievers therapeutic horseback riding program designed for individuals with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. The program…

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Pediatric Specialty Clinics

January 28th, 2014

University of Iowa doctors see patients at pediatric specialty clinics near Rock Island. The Genesis Health Group hosts pediatric clinics including cardiology, gastroenterology, genetics, neurology, neuromuscular, and urology specialties. University of Iowa physicians staff these…

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