Focus on Diabetes

08/29/2025

We are proud of Le’Aija, a Focus on Diabetes alumni 🥳🥳🥳 We know you will do well ❤️

Meet Le'Aija Wright, an incoming first-year Knight and the recipient of the R.J. McElroy Minority Scholarship. Le'Aija graduated from East High in Waterloo and plans to major in biology. 🧡🖤

“I am confident that Wartburg will equip me with the skills, knowledge and connections necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. My experience at Wartburg will not only shape my career but also mold me into a responsible and engaged citizen ready to make a positive impact in my community and beyond.”

➡️ Read more: https://bit.ly/LeAijaWright

08/29/2025

08/26/2025

🌸 Sister to Sister: Women’s Health Forum 🌸
Hosted by the Davenport NAACP

Join us for an inspiring and empowering afternoon as we come together to talk about the health and wellness of Black women in our community. Topics Include maternal and reproductive health, mental and emotional wellness, chronic conditions, STI's and prevention, access to care, and more! 💜

🗓️ Saturday, August 30th
📍 Friends of MLK – 501 Brady St., Davenport
⏰ 1:00 PM

We are proud to welcome an incredible lineup of women who bring passion, expertise, and lived experience to the conversation:

✨ Lashon Moore- Scott County Health Department
✨ Bridget Saffold- Focus on Diabetes
✨ Doula Jay- Iowa Black doula Collective
✨ Juanita Bea- QC Links
✨ Jasmine Beechum- East Moline School District

These powerful voices will share insights, stories, and resources to uplift the health and wellness of Black women in our community. 💜

08/18/2025

Join us for an engaging conversation with Lew, a stroke survivor and diabetic who has turned his life around. Learn how he is lives with purpose and loves without fear.

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08/13/2025

08/11/2025

Focus on Diabetes is leading a statewide prostate cancer research initative. Prostate cancer is the 2nd highest cancer in the State of Iowa.

You may not know but prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It is almost 100% curable but the death rate for one group of men is 2x higher than others.

If you are a man living in the following counties, click the link and let us know your knowledge of your risk and the risk of your father, brothers, counsins, and friends.

Black Hawk County: https://forms.office.com/r/mhCkjdYzfN
Linn & Johnson County: https://forms.office.com/r/K0uufnXavn
Scott County: https://forms.office.com/r/7dq89Gx3Kv