FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/23/2024
Council Bluffs, IA – On Tuesday, September 10 to Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the All of Us Mobile Education and Enrollment Center will be in the parking lot of the Council Bluffs Public Library.
All of Us is a project of the National Institute of Health (NIH). The goal of the project is to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or stay healthy and what makes us unique in order to find better ways to prevent and treat illnesses.
An exhibit will be on display, educating about the project and a mobile clinic on hand to collect blood samples for those who choose to donate. By donating blood samples, you can help further this research.
Donors will receive their DNA sequencing results, including if they carry any genetic abnormalities, as well as tracing ancestry back 500 years! No identifiable, personal information is shared in this database.
Throughout the week, organizations within the community will be present to share health and healthy living information.
On Tuesday, September 10, Iowa LEAP Coalition, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and local community partners will be conducting a Walk Audit from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. that will start at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office at 126 East Broadway and end at the Council Bluffs Public Library at 400 Willow Ave for a debrief. To participate, please RSVP to Geré Stevens at gere@iastate.edu or by calling 712-366-7070.
On Wednesday, September 11, Viva Fit Kitchen will be at the library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Pottawattamie County Public Health will be at the library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to share information about their resources.
On Thursday, September 12, Viva Fit Kitchen will be at the library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Council Bluffs Public Library's Genealogy Resource Table will be available from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Pottawattamie County Historical Society will be presenting on the history of hospitals in Council Bluffs at 4 p.m.
On Friday, September 13, the Alzheimer's Association will present a lunch & learn, Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research at 12 p.m. Alzheimer’s Association will be on site until 2 p.m. to answer any questions. To register for the lunch & learn, please visit https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/node/14759
All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit our website at https://www.councilbluffslibrary.org/events/month/2024/09
About the Council Bluffs Public Library
For more than 140 years, the Council Bluffs Public Library has met the changing needs of Council Bluffs residents, families, and businesses. From books, news, and historical documents to internet access and modern technology, we are the primary community resource for all ages to access information, find inspiration, or simply gather and enjoy this space. Our programs, events, and collections continually evolve and expand to best serve our community — learn what’s new at CouncilBluffsLibrary.org.
Event Details
When: Tuesday, September 10 to Friday, September 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Council Bluffs Public Library, 400 Willow Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
Who: Best suited for those 18 and up.
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