Quad City Health Initiative

12/23/2025

Traveling this holiday season? Whether by land or air, you can stay healthy while you’re on the go! Carry healthy snacks and build in a walking break. See more tips: https://bit.ly/3BbvpuD

Stay healthy as you travel by land or air and take breaks at rest stops or convenience stores.

12/21/2025

Happy Winter Solstice — the shortest day of the year! While the daylight may be brief, make the most of it with some movement.
Whether it’s a brisk walk, a yoga session, or even some indoor activities, staying physically active keeps us energized all winter long! Here are more ways to stay active this winter: https://bit.ly/3SEYwwr

Don't let colder temperatures and fewer daylight hours keep you from being physically active.

12/16/2025

Brighten up your holiday table with healthy, colorful recipes! What about roasted veggies, fresh salads, and fruit platters for a festive, nutritious spread. Let’s make the holidays a season of health and joy! https://bit.ly/3SvaWH0

Quick and easy tips on how to increase dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium.

12/15/2025

The holidays can be magical, but they can also feel overwhelming. If you’re juggling stress, expectations, or just trying to find balance, you’re not alone.
Our latest blog, “Holiday stress: Tips for a healthier, happier season,” shares practical ways to protect your mental health and truly enjoy the season of good cheer.

✅Read more: https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/family-files/2025-11-26-holiday-stress-tips-healthier-happier-season

12/09/2025

This holiday season, take a few extra minutes to move more. Physical activity can help reduce stress and improve sleep amid all the festivities. Check out these tips for having healthier holidays: https://bit.ly/4exjmGz

Quick tips on how to incorporate health into the holiday celebrations and activities.

12/05/2025

TFQC is excited to release our FY25 Year In Review! Thank you to all of our partners for continued support and we look forward to all the exciting things ahead! Check out our report here: https://tobaccofreeqc.org/2025/12/fy25-tfqc-year-in-review/

12/05/2025

Schools play a key role in helping students build healthy habits—and we invite your school to join the movement! Sign up to become a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! School and be part of a statewide network supporting students and families in making healthy choices every day.

12/05/2025

We're looking for speakers for the 2026 Healthiest State Conference!🎙️❗️

We want to hear from leaders, innovators, and storytellers who can bring fresh insights to this year’s conference on April 22. If you can speak on topics covering anything and everything workplace well-being including tech, policy, innovation or benefits, fill out the form below. We can't wait to hear from you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6CS8MV