It's open season! Baseball typically begins, buds and blossoms are waking up, and trails, parks, and their amenities are more widely opening (although plenty are available for use year round-- just check out QCTrails.org). Most importantly, the COVID-19 vaccines are now open to all (16 and older).

Consider SEVERAL options, in both Illinois and Iowa, from our local health systems, county health departments, and pharmacies. Some walk-in availability is even starting to open, free transportation options are offered in certain areas, AND live music is featured at two of the mass vaccination clinics, featuring members of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.

Go to the one-stop-shop for all available vaccine links and details, compiled by the QC COVID-19 Coalition at TogetherQC.com.

Speaking of vaccine clinics (now open to ALL, 16 and older), you may have heard "Camden" quite a bit in the news lately. It's the site of the Rock Island County Health Department-National Guard Clinic. But did you know behind the clinic building there's an entire park and network of walking paths?! Yep.

Check out Camden Park's full page of details on QCTrails.org.

Nothing says "yum" and "unique" like our local food markets, and outdoor season opens for many of them May 1st! Check out their Facebook pages or details below for the latest:

And registration is still open for Iowa Healthiest State Initiative's Virtual Conference on "Keeping Iowa's Workforce Mission Ready: Sharing Preventative Health Services and Programs for Employees and Citizens." It all happens THIS Thursday, the 29th (registration closes at 11:59 p.m., the 28th). Learn more HERE.

We're glad you opened this latest edition of QCHI news! Bottom line: be open to a healthier you by eating right, moving more, and getting vaccinated against COVID-19.