Quad City Health Initiative

10/15/2026

My Life My Quit can help teens get on track and live to***co and ni****ne free. 🚭

For more information, visit their website at https://ia.mylifemyquit.org/en-US or text "Start My Quit" to 36072

10/14/2026

Have you visited our new website? We're delighted to showcase the community leaders and partners who collaborate to create a healthier Quad Cities! Follow our efforts at:

The Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) creates collaborative action on health through community assessments, plans and partnerships.

10/13/2026

We visit parks and trails to breathe easier and enjoy the outdoors. Help keep our communities safe and clean by being to***co free!

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

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Did you know today is World Mental Health Day?

Our new program, 🧠STRONG Minds, empowers youth ages 12–15 to develop lifelong skills for managing stress, regulating emotions, communicating effectively, and building positive relationships.

Missed the fall session? No problem! ❄️Winter session registration opens November 16.
💻Winter registration: https://tinyurl.com/STRONGmindswinter26

10/13/2026

More than two dozen Quad Cities health care agencies have come toge...

10/13/2026

Thank you City of Bettendorf, Iowa Government for supporting the Quad Cities Behavioral Health Coalition's efforts to raise awareness about mental health!

At Tuesday night's City Council meeting, Mayor Gallagher proclaimed today, October 10, 2026 as World Mental Health Day in the Bettendorf community. To bring awareness, we are joining with the City of Moline Government to light the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge the color green.
This proclamation was received by Nicole Carkner, Executive Director of the Quad City Health Initiative (pictured in the middle) and Angela Ganzer-Bovitz, Director of Inpatient Behavioral Health at Mercy One Genesis pictured on the right.

10/10/2026

It is World Mental Health Day and a great time to think about the impact of stress on your overall health. Need some tips on how to be kind to your mind?

Use these 8 tips to improve your emotional well-being.

10/07/2026

Today is National Bike & Roll to School Day. Biking and walking to school are great ways for kids to be physically active. If that isn't practical, consider other ways to encourage your child's activity: https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/guidelines/children.html

10/07/2026