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URES IN NURSING
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The Genesis Adventures in Nursing (GAIN) Camp gave yGenesis Medical Center, Dave
oungsters hands-on nursing experience this week at nport.
(above left) Genesis radiology technologist Reid McDonaof GAIN Camp students. (loweLab
ld, RTR, explains Catheterization Lab procedures to a group r left) Mallory Johnson, Rachael Downing, and Zahria Flake examine Catheteriza equipment during a tour. (above righ t) Nursing Outcomes Specialist Denise Weproper use of a defibrillator to GAIN Camp participants tod
tion stendorf, MSN, RN, explains the Dara Bradley, Gale Schultz, and McCully Montega.
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Sponsor career
june 28, 2013
Celebrating A
merica’s Birth
day
Red, White & Boom! will brin
g explosive celebration July 3 White & Boom committee chairman and Genesis Vice President of Co
education,
This year’s Red, White & Boom! will give the Quad Citierporate Communications & Marketing. “The music will be broadcast on B
s a bi-state, riverfront celebration on the eve of Independence Day that features one of the lafire100 and the Cumulus family of stations for everyone to enjoy. Tune in, an
rgest works displays from Omaha to Chicago.
d see and hear more than 2,000 pounds of fireworks celebrating America
The ninth annual Red, White & Boom! will deliver plenty of patriotic familywith a ’s birthday.”
A computer-controlled
fun, fireworks show that is choreographed to a music soundtrack, live music by Smooth Glaunching system will pair specific types and colors of fireworks to b
such as Genesis roove and the Spirit of the USO Band, and salutes to the Rock Island Arsenal. Both cities will have live me fired during the musical broadcast. Fireworks will be launched at specific ti
usic, activities for kids, thank you notes written for our troops, food and beer gardens.
mes to accentuate the musical dynamics throughout the rousing displa
Events will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, with a few adjusy.
Supporting the event is Gene
tments made because of high Mississippi River levels. Activities in Davenport will move from LeClato 2nsis’ way of ensuring the community comes together to celebrate Fourth of Ju
ire Park d Street, between Main and Ripley streets.
Meanwhile, the ly in the safest possible manner, Croken said. “The Independence Day holiday has
military appreciation and community goodwill c
celebration in Rock Island’s Schwiebebecome the occasion of many serampaign. The website www.hooahquadcities.com serves as a resource for military membshorelines through design, transportation systems and recreational amenities.
Adventures in rt Park will not be affected. Also, the ious injuries resulting from people setting off ers, veterans and military families. Civilians are also encouraged to use the site to find out how they can s“In 2004, one of our board members, the late, great Terry Lunardi, c
fireworks will be fired from land, instead of thefireworks at their homes. Instead, come toupport our soldiers.
Downtown cooperation
Reame and said, ‘RDA needs to be involved. We need a great fireworks display for the kids in this community,’”
Mississippi River, at 9:30 p.m.
Red, White & Boom!, where the d, White and Boom! highlights the cooperation between the cities of Davenport and RocChamberlin said. “We took it to the Downtown Davenport Partnership, and they agreed tint
The event is hosted by fireworks will be better and the environmentk Island and the Mississippi River that unites rather than divides them, said Mary Ellen Chambo enter o a co-sponsorship with us. That was the first year RDA sponsored Red, White, & Boom! and we’ve
Riverboat Development Autho will be safe and family-friendly.”
erlin, President of the Riverboat Development Authority (RDA).
continued to sponsor it up through 2013.”
Chamb
rity and Genesis Health System.
“We’re taking it up a nBoth Davenport and Rock Island will have ceremonies
highlighting Red, White & Boom! was the original vision of Terry Lunardi, the long-time Davenport rerlin added, “It’s really important we have these celebrations of our downtowns. Both Dave
Nursing (GAIN)
otch this year, and we’ll be offering fireworks that are choreographed to music using state-of-the-art, comthe Rock Island Arsenal and those who are serving, or have served, in our nation’s military.
estaurateur and community service leader who helped found the event in 2004. He passed awnport and Rock Island have made such strides in redeveloping and restoring their urban centers. We
puter-controlled firing systems,” explained Ken Croken, Red
The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce also presents “Hoay in 2009. Lunardi also was a staunch supporter of RiverVision, a shared plan between Davenport and R encourage people to come in and see what we’re doing, and these celebrations allow that.”
oah! Quad Cities,” a
ock Island to link their downtowns and Mississippi River
For more details, please visit www.RedWhiteBCelebrate In
oom.org
dependence Day at Gen
esis Firecracker Run
Everyone who participates in the anniv
31st ersary of the Genesis Firecracker Run will have a reason to celebrate Independence Day.
competitive 5K and 10K races.
The 5K a
For the fourth year, Genesis Health System wnd 10K participants will toe the starting line at 7:30 a.m., along with the 2-person 10K re
ill be the title sponsor of the run that has become an Independence Day traditiolay teams. The kiddie run starts at 8:45 a.m., and The National Bank Mile at 9:15 a.m. The awards c
n in the area. The race, one of the largest road races in the Quad Cities, will be sending particeremony will be at
9:30 a.m. The annual East Moline fire- fighters breakfast is scheduled7
ipants home with more than memories this year. They will receive Independence Day-theha for :30-11 a.m.
“There will be som
med ts, “googly”-eyed glasses and a commemorative t-shirt.
ething for everyone, including a patriotic costume contest, the Guns ‘N’ Ho5K ch
“The Genesis Firecracker Run is a summer classic in the Quad-Cities,’said veses allenge for area police and fire departments, and hospital bed races,’’ Moreno said.
’ teran race director Joe Moreno. “The Firecracker Run is a great way to kick off a fTo register for any of the Genes
estive Fourth of July with some exercise, and we’ll help you get into the spirit of the rest of the day wis Firecracker Run events, go to www.getmeregistered.com
ith entry gifts.”
There are events for every p or go to www.firecrackerrun.com. For any additional information, send email to runqcmIndependence Day-theme hats, and “googly”- eyed glasses will be part of the fun at theFirecracker Run
articipant, from easy walks on a flat course to
@yahoo.com or call (309) 751-9800.
Genesis on July 4.

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