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What Does a June Bug Do?

By Mervet Adams, Health Alliance I love the longer days of this season, and lately, I’ve found myself unwinding by sitting on my porch and watching the daylight turn into dark. As I kick back, relax, and look up at the night sky, I notice my outdoor light seems to be a bit busier than […]

Quad Cities Area Directory

Business Directory Phone: 563-884-5801 Website: City: Davenport State: IA Zip: 52803 Show on Map Phone: 563-322-0971 Website: City: Bettendorf State: IA Zip: 52722 Show on Map Phone: 563-508-0842 Website: City: Bettendorf State: IA Zip: 52722 Show on Map Phone: (309) 762-7227 Website: City: Moline State: IL Zip: 61265 Show on Map Phone: 563-340-5999 Website: City: […]

Healthcare in Retirement

By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC I meet with clients every month who want to hang up the “nine to five” and jumpstart their retirement chapter prior to qualifying for Medicare.  I get it. Some people have health challenges, some folks want to start enjoying more quality of life…the reasons […]

Don’t Wait for Care After a Stroke, B.E. F.A.S.T

By Curt Squires When it comes to a stroke, time is critical. The longer a stroke remains untreated, the more damage that is done. “Time is brain,” said Charles Rosen, MD, Ph.D., a neurosurgeon with OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute in Bloomington. “Unfortunately, what happens is people will say, ‘Oh, I don’t need to go. […]