Surviving Heart Surgery—From an Endovascular Surgeon’s to a Patient’s Perspective
By James B. Williams, M.D. As many of you know, due to postponed peripheral vascular interventions and visits in our office-based vascular interventional center, I have recently transitioned from interventional surgeon to patient. I want you all to know I GET IT! How one’s perspective changes… Trained initially as a heart surgeon, for years I […]
The Truth About Grain-Free Dog Food
Submitted by Nilla’s Tub DIY Dog Wash & Health Food Store. Dogs and cats are naturally carnivores receiving the majority of their required nutrients from meat. This has led pet food manufacturers to create grain-free formulas for both dogs and cats, promoting that it is healthier and more natural. However, while manufacturers are migrating away […]
10 Things I Learned About Telehealth
By Megan Pedigo, Director of Marketing, Easterseals Central Illinois I am the mom of energetic, 5-year-old twins, and the Director of Marketing for Easterseals Central Illinois. Since starting at Easterseals a few years ago, I have been able to use my experiences as a parent to put myself in the shoes of some of our […]
Is Anger an Effective Coping Skill?
By Jenn Bovee LCSW, CRADC, CCHt, EMDR Trained, The Mental Wellness Center For some people, anger has always been a taboo topic. Many people associate anger with violence or abuse and struggle to separate the two. More recently, I suspect people may even associate anger with powerlessness. The bottom line regarding anger is that it […]
Healthy Water, Healthy Life
By Becky Wiese Water is pretty amazing stuff. We often take it for granted because we have so many ways to get it, but the fact of the matter is, without water, we wouldn’t be able to survive. Water plays a huge role in the overall world economy. It is an essential ingredient to make […]
What Are Some Warning Signs of a Hearing Loss? What Should I Do If I Notice These Signs?
By Emily Steffel, AuD, Audiology Consultants There are many aspects of a person’s life that may be affected by potential hearing loss. Some common warning signs of possible hearing loss include increased difficulty hearing in noise. Do you seem to have more difficulty understanding other people when out at restaurants or at parties with many […]
5 Tips for Care Advocates
By Gail Glockhoff-Long, GolderCare Solutions Unlimited, LLC If you are serving as the care advocate or helper for a loved one, these 5 tips can make your life a little easier. Keep Records—Keep a small notebook with a plastic zip pocket for medical cards, list of doctors, list of medications, and phone numbers. Record doctor […]
Investing in Uncertain Times
By Heidi Huiskamp, Founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC A global pandemic, high unemployment, worldwide protests, a Presidential election year: 2020 will go down in the history books as a year packed with uncertainty to rival those in most scholars’ memories. As consumers, it’s tempting to give in to fear, go to cash, […]
What Patients Are Saying About Iowa’s First and Only AAAHC Advanced Orthopaedic Certified Surgery Center
What makes you proud to call the Quad Cities home? For years, many people have found pride in the friendly people and unique places that make up our communities along the winding Mississippi. Now, for a growing number of people, it’s pride in the quality of life they find here. A critical element to a […]
Anxious Times
By Jeff Kipling, Kipling Lavender on the Mound Current happenings across our great country and the globe have many of us uptight and laden with anxiety. Covid-19, social distancing, PPD devices, rioting, looting, the list goes on. I’m starting to get anxious even talking about it! Add all this to the perils of keeping our […]