Experience Makes a Difference at Heartland—Moline
By Benjamin Goodin When choosing a center for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, experience makes a difference. You want to choose a team that not only has experience in their field, but also with your condition, such as cardiac, pulmonary, orthopedic or neurological care. Heartland Health Care Center—Moline has both expertise and experience and has […]
7 Ways to Help Hurricane Victims
Natural disasters come in multiple forms and can quickly devastate many lives in a matter of moments. While they all can cause nightmares for those affected, few are as powerful and destructive as hurricanes. That’s why, when hurricanes make landfall and wreak havoc, help is immediately needed and accepted by the people and communities impacted […]
The Pursuit of the Greater Good
By Lora Felger, Health Alliance I’ve come to the conclusion that pursuit of the greater good can require financial sacrifice, possibly some short-term pain, and definitely a little patience. Darn it. As I write this article, the Quad Cities is wading through a historic flood of the Mississippi River. Today in particular, the people of […]
Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition, Fitness, and Healthcare
By Heather Kiddoo My name is Heather Kiddoo and I originally got into the fitness industry to help people get strong and “be healthy.” In 2015, when I purchased what was formerly CrossFit bond, my offerings to members were CrossFit and personal training. Through education and experience, I have since learned that I wasn’t providing […]
DIAL Communities: Stronger, Healthier, Happier
By Alexander Germanis It has long been construed that once one reaches senior citizen status the best years of one’s life are somehow over. For decades, the rather depressing terms ‘declining years,’ ‘autumn,’ or even ‘winter years’ have been associated with retirement age. The residents and staff at Dial Retirement Communities have proven otherwise. Not […]
Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC – Because Who You Invest With Really DOES Matter!
My name is Heidi Huiskamp Collins, and I am the founder and CEO of Huiskamp Collins Investments, LLC. I have been an active investor for over 38 years. I hold my Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, allowing me to do investing and financial planning while serving as a fiduciary, always putting my clients’ […]
See Why We Have Been Voted “Best Home Care” in the Region, Four Years Running
Submitted by Good Samaritan Society-Services@Home Did you know that Good Samaritan has been voted the “best home care” in the region by readers of the Quad City Times for four years running? They have also been the winner for three years in the same category from Locals Love Us. Good Samaritan Society has been established […]
Home Helpers: Helping Seniors Stay Independent at Home
By Benjamin Goodin Many seniors and caregivers are sharply aware that their abilities to care for themselves in later retirement will diminish. In response to the large and quickly growing population of elders in our country who will soon be in need of care, the model of senior care retirement communities has rapidly evolved to […]
Genesis Imaging Center Improving MRI Options for Quad Cities Patients
The Genesis Imaging Centers installed a new, MAGNETOM® Aera MRI Unit by Siemens at its Bettendorf location. This new machine offers a more comfortable imaging experience, along with the latest technology. Faster exam times. More imaging options. A wider, more comfortable experience for the patient. The latest technology. The list of benefits goes on, but […]
MVSC: Ask the Experts! Answers to Your Questions About Outpatient Joint Procedures and Replacements
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Here’s a secret you may be surprised to learn — doctors and nurses want you to ask questions! At Mississippi Valley Surgery Center in Davenport, healthcare providers encourage patients to tell them what’s on their mind. That’s because they understand that a good surgical experience starts with exceptional communication. […]