Quad City Health Initiative

02/18/2026

Eating disorders and food insecurity are two public health issues in the US. Given the SWAG (skinny, white, affluent, girl) bias in eating disorder research and treatment, these two issues do not seem related. However, they may be more related than we think.

Uncover the hidden link between eating disorders and food insecurity.

Eating Disorders and Food Insecurity
✅Feb. 25 at noon
✅Register at https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-02-25-eating-disorders-and-food-insecurity

02/18/2026

What's your favorite healthy activity? See all the reasons why an active lifestyle matters: https://bit.ly/49ErqE9

Immediate and long-term benefits of physical activity

02/17/2026

Our County is participating in the statewide ‘Spring into Summer’ physical activity initiative sponsored by Healthy Iowans. The attached flyer has all the information needed for people to sign up but registration is open only from January 1 through March 1. Individuals can scan the QR Code on the flyer, register directly by clicking this link, or by going to this website: https://startwalkwithease.org/Welcome/iaworksite

02/17/2026

To help food establishments and retail food stores learn how to rescue and donate food, the Food Rescue Partnership has put together a resource guide. Many stakeholders from different backgrounds, …

02/16/2026

02/16/2026

Make It OK  is community campaign to reduce stigma by starting conversations and increasing understanding about mental illness.  Did you know 1 in 5 are diagnosed with a mental illness in a given year while 1 in 10 are diagnosed with diabetes? Yet how we talk about these two illn

02/13/2026

02/13/2026

This Valentine's Day, help those loved ones around you stay healthy by being smokefree 🚭

For help quitting, call Quitline Iowa at 1-800-Quit-Now or text START to 300500

02/13/2026

How are your plans to Move More going? Here are some ways to get started: https://bit.ly/4ghu3xS

Regular physical activity is important for health. See tips to get started and overcome obstacles.

02/11/2026

We're looking for more Members of Food Rescue! Learn more and reach out to help if your professional food establishment wants to donate food: https://foodrescueqc.org/recognition-program/

02/07/2026

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms—but knowledge is powerful. ❤️ Knowing the risks, recognizing the signs and getting care early can save lives. We can do better for moms.

02/07/2026

The Bi-State Regional Commission is excited to announce that the full draft of the Thrive 2055 Long Range Transportation Plan is open for public review. Residents are encouraged to provide input by February 28, 2026. There are 5 in-person open houses and 1 online meeting where residents can join Bi-State staff and give their feedback on the draft plan. Public meetings are at the following locations and times:

Thursday, February 12, 2026
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Boys and Girls Club
1122 5th Ave
Moline, IL 61265

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Bettendorf Library
2950 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
9:00-11:00 a.m.
YWCA Rock Island
513 17th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
https://shorturl.at/TaIu8
Click or copy the link above, or call:
309-205-3325
Meeting ID: 897 6424 7638
Passcode: 343474

Saturday, February 21, 2026
12:00-2:00 p.m.
Davenport Fairmount Library
3000 N. Fairmount Street
Davenport, IA 52804

Thursday, February 26, 2026
2:00-4:00 p.m. The Rust Belt
533 12th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244

Additionally, you can provide feedback online, particularly if you are not able to attend these input sessions. Go to this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q26NL76 to provide feedback through February 28, 2026. The completed draft plan is available at https://bistateonline.org/transportation-and-mobility/quad-cities-metro-planning/lrtp-and-pms