Category: Blog
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In Memory of PGMP Stephanie Smith
Stephanie “Steph” L. Smith, 76, of Moline, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab, East Moline. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 2810 5th Ave, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00…
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DRC Director’s Report – October 2025
We are proud to highlight the exciting progress being made by Dr. Linda Sun, a rising star in diabetes-related kidney research and a valued member of the F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center. As a pediatric kidney doctor and early-career physician-scientist, Dr. Sun brings a unique blend of clinical insight and scientific innovation to her work. Her…
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DRC Director’s Report – September 2025
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center’s pilot and feasibility research grant program. These competitive awards support innovative diabetes-related projects led by early-career investigators entering the field or established scientists pursuing novel directions in diabetes research. The ultimate goal of the program is to generate…
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2024-2025 Membership Prize Winners
The Grand Aerie is proud to announce the winners of this year’s $500 Aerie and Auxiliary Prizes. 2024-2025 Grand Presidents Peter W. Ackers and Mary Gutierrez are giving away 20 $500 prizes each. Ten from each side were selected from all members who signed at least one new member during the year and ten more…
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Dues Must Be Paid By July 18
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will be auto-dropping delinquent members on July 18 at 3 a.m. EST. If you have not paid yet, please be sure to pay your dues no later than tomorrow evening to allow your Secretary proper time to input the dues payments into the Member Management System (MMS). Don’t risk losing…
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DRC Director’s Report – July 2025
A recent story from the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s News and Views blog spotlights groundbreaking interdisciplinary research involving several members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center (FOEDRC). The feature, titled “The mouth tells the story: Metabolic syndrome impacts the oral milieu even before dental disease occurs,” highlights collaborative work by Eric Taylor,…
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DRC Director’s Report – June 2025
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center (FOEDRC) was excited to co-manage the 2025 Health Sciences Research Day, held on Friday, May 2nd, 2025. For the first time, FOEDRC joined the broader Health Sciences campus in a collaborative celebration of research excellence, replacing our traditional standalone Research Day with inclusion in this larger event.…
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Eagles Announce New Strategic Partnership with Wellcare to Provide Medicare Advantage Options to Members
The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Wellcare, the Medicare brand of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). Through the partnership, Wellcare will provide Eagles with access to Medicare Advantage plan educational seminars both online and in Aeries across the jurisdiction, as well as products and solutions to help complement…
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DRC Director’s Report – April 2025
Honoring Dr. William Sivitz: A Legacy of Discovery in Diabetes and Mitochondrial Research This month, we are proud to highlight the continued scientific contributions William Sivitz, MD, a foundational member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center and a cornerstone of the University of Iowa’s endocrinology and diabetes research community since 1987. Dr.…
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Oral History Postcards Arriving To Members This Week
Many members will be receiving postcards this week for our Oral History Project in partnership with PCI. PCI is reaching out to validate membership information and to collect stories from our members over the phone to be used in an F.O.E. History project, which will culminate in a hardcover book outlining the stories of our…