Back to School
By Monte Schwartz, Transition Specialist, LivWell Seniors, LLC It’s August, a time when students are heading back to colleges and universities. That bittersweet time when summer vacation ends and kids head back to schools of various sorts, from pre-school to high school. Most of us know the value of learning and getting an education. The […]
Meet the New Radiologists Providing Quality Care at the Genesis Imaging Centers
Radiology Group, PC SC, and Genesis Imaging Centers are pleased to announce the newest members to the radiology team: Joel D. Ziegelbein, MD, MS and Jason B. Mueller, MD. Doctors Ziegelbein and Mueller join 14 radiologists at Radiology Group, PC SC, providing exceptional healthcare to the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. While both doctors share […]
Heart Smart
By Mary Huebbe, Marketing Director, Ridgecrest Village Nowadays, heart disease is becoming very common. The Mayo Clinic treats more than 177,000 people each year. There are many remedies you can use to prevent having heart problems, but none of them are guaranteed to work. I started looking into the different remedies several years ago when […]
Consider a Hip Replacement to Get Back to Pain-Free Movement
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center Your alarm rings and it’s time to wake up. You’re looking forward to a busy day, but as soon as you swing your legs out of bed — ouch — you’re greeted with hip pain. If this is happening to you, you’re not alone. Millions of adults in the […]
Beef as a Complementary First Food — and a Family Food
Submitted by Krystle Hergert, RD, LDN, Silvis Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian As one of the first foods introduced to infants (starting at six months), beef provides the nutrients babies need to set the stage for successful development and lifelong health. Make sure to incorporate beef into your meals to help your family members make the most […]
The Difference Between Staying Healthy and Getting Healthy
By Rachel Smith, ARNP, Weight Management at The Group Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Do you ever notice that your thin, fit friends seem to be able to eat anything they want while it feels like all you have to do is think about a cupcake and you gain weight? It may not all be in […]
Facial Development with a Flexible Fit
By Brian Prudent, DMD, MyoTech Integrative Health Center In this month’s issue we will talk about the ALF appliance. Advanced Lightwire Functionals (ALF) is a very light, flexible wire that fits behind the teeth and stimulates proper tongue function. ALF also describes the goals of the treatment: Airway management, Lingual posture control, Facial growth guidance. […]
Understand the Benefits of a Surgery Center Experience
Submitted by Mississippi Valley Surgery Center There was a time when virtually all surgical procedures were performed in hospitals. It was not uncommon to wait weeks for an appointment, and patients often spent several days in recovery. Thanks to medical advancements, today’s procedures, ranging from tonsillectomies and ear tubes to hip and knee replacements, are […]
A Guide to Choosing the Best Level of Care for Your Loved One
Submitted by Bettendorf Health Care Center For many of us, there comes a time when we’re faced with assisting a loved one who needs our help. Whether it’s an elderly parent or a family member that simply can’t go it alone anymore, our job is to assist with making those tough decisions. When the idea […]
On the Air or the Golf Course QC Radio Personality Dan Kennedy Still Strong After Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Submitted by ORA Orthopedics For the past 30 years, veteran radio broadcaster, Dan Kennedy, 65, has been a familiar presence for thousands of QC listeners who tune to WOC-AM 1420 on their morning drive. Now, the man behind the microphone is hitting his stride at mid-life, thanks to a series of orthopedic surgeries on his […]