http://www.genesishealth.com This feed is for the news items in VitalSite 5 en ©2008 Geonetric noreplydev@geonetric.com noreplydev@geonetric.com http://www.genesishealth.com/imgs/admin/mini_logo.gif http://www.genesishealth.com http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2012/mfh-golf-outing/ The Mercer Foundation for Health Golf Outing is set for Friday, June 8th at Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course in Aledo. Sun, 20 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2012/mfh-golf-outing/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/genesis-nursing-scholarships-awarded/ The Genesis Health Services Foundation has awarded scholarships to 36 health system nurses who are advancing their educations to better serve Genesis patients. Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/genesis-nursing-scholarships-awarded/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/scholarships-awarded/ Seven college students enrolled in BSN nursing program are the newest recipients of $10,000 scholarships from the Genesis Health Services Foundation. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/scholarships-awarded/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/nursing-honor-guard/ Genesis Health System is establishing a Nursing Honor Guard to recognize men and women who have dedicated their professional lives to nursing. The honor guard will pay tribute to any retired or active Genesis nurse at the time of their death. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/nursing-honor-guard/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/joint-replacement-illini/ At age 68, an otherwise healthy Robert Osborne was ready for new knees. The osteoarthritis in both knees had progressively grown worse. He experienced constant pain. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/joint-replacement-illini/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/celebrating-a-gift/ An audible gasp and then applause rose from the large crowd of Genesis employees when CEO and President Doug Cropper announced last week that a second $1 million gift had been made to Genesis. Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/celebrating-a-gift/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/mission-month/ One of the earliest stories of Genesis tells of an 1873 cholera outbreak in Davenport. Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/mission-month/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/urological-associates/ Urological Associates, PC of the Quad Cities will be providing urological services in Maquoketa and the Jackson County region beginning May 16. Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/urological-associates/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/win-golf-trip/ Steve Kuttler only needed to buy one raffle ticket to experience the golf trip of the lifetime at the 2011 Lexus Champions for Charity National Championship at Pebble Beach. Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/win-golf-trip/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/retreat-from-cancer/ As a police officer, George Ramos was accustomed to taking charge in times of crisis and being in control. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/retreat-from-cancer/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/gift/ Providing primary care for a loved one who is dying can be one of life’s most difficult journeys. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/gift/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/free-screenings/ The most common form of cancer also is one of the most treatable and preventable, but if left untreated, skin cancer can be deadly. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/free-screenings/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/prom-photos/ The trauma services department at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport wants to make sure that upcoming proms bring good memories for Quad Cities teenagers by stressing this message: “We want to see you before prom ... not after!’’ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/prom-photos/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/insomnia/ You’ve been lying awake since 2 a.m. Your mind is racing with thoughts of work, kids, deadlines. The clock beside you is ticking. The prospect of going to work without 7-8 hours of sleep has you, well, sleepless. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/insomnia/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/mc-nursing-home/ This week, the Mercer County Board approved the sale of the Mercer County Nursing Home for $2.25 million to Genesis Health System. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/mc-nursing-home/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/joint-replacement/ You have trouble getting out of a chair or going up stairs.... Pain from arthritis has drastically limited your daily activities...You’ve tried non-surgical treatments for joint pain to no avail. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/joint-replacement/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/camp-genesis/ Cancer does not only impact the patient. Children, grandchildren, spouses and other loved ones can be involved in the cancer fight, too. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/camp-genesis/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/optifast/ The patient began the Optifast® Program at the Genesis Center for Weight Management looking for a quick way to lose weight -- nothing more. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/optifast/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/temple-grandin/ Temple Grandin, a prominent author and speaker on the topic of autism, has been featured by TIME magazine as one of 100 people who most affect our world. She has appeared on “60 Minutes” and was the subject of an award-winning HBO movie. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/temple-grandin/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/dr-metcalf/ Peter J. Metcalf, M.D., has assumed the part-time position of Vice President of Medical Staff Affairs for Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/dr-metcalf/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/hospitals-unite/ For Quad City-area families who have children with special health needs, the road to Iowa City and the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital is a well-travelled one. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/hospitals-unite/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/fifth-graders/ Toes tapped, residents “danced” with fifth graders from their wheelchairs, and smiles slowly came to their faces as they re-lived memories from a song being played. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/fifth-graders/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/collaboration/ Leaders of Genesis Health System in the Quad Cities and University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City today announced they are now caring for area children in a joint pediatric specialty clinic located in Bettendorf. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/collaboration/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/patient-centered-care/ For celebrity Chef Curtis Stone, the dinner table has always been a place of joy and happiness. Food prepared with love nurtures families and relationships. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/patient-centered-care/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/physician-awards/ Three recognized with Distinguished Physician Awards: Amir Arbisser, M.D., Humphrey Wong, M.D., Robert Anderson, M.D. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/physician-awards/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/qc-health-assessment/ The Quad City Health Initiative, Genesis Health System, Trinity Regional Health System, Community Health Care, Inc., Rock Island County Health Department and Scott County Health Department, are pleased to share their findings from the 2012 Quad Cities Community Health Assessment. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/qc-health-assessment/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/music-therapist/ I entered the room not knowing what to expect, as I usually feel when I meet a new patient. There sat a woman, reclining in a chair, giving little response to my questions or greetings. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/music-therapist/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/behavioral-health-unit/ Mental health in the U.S. is facing a perfect storm of adverse conditions. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/behavioral-health-unit/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/great-iowa-nurses/ Thirteen nurses from throughout Genesis Health System are among the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2012. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/great-iowa-nurses/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/changing-lives/ Brenda Barnhart’s first diet came at age 11, when her mother dropped her off at her first weightloss meeting in the early ‘70s. It was the beginning of a lifetime of dieting. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/changing-lives/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/genesis-flu-free-qc/ The third-graders at Davenport’s Eisenhower School raised their hands high when asked if they had received their flu shot. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/genesis-flu-free-qc/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/cimt-therapy/ Genesis Outpatient Rehabilitation now offers a new rehabilitation program aimed at improving the function of a person’s weaker limb following a stroke, brain injury, brain tumor, or similar illness. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/cimt-therapy/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/nursing-uniforms/ Over the course of a day, a hospitalized patient may have several people coming into his or her room. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/nursing-uniforms/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/lower-leg-amputation/ We’ve all gone for a long walk, only to have the edge of a shoe rub against a heel and cause a blister. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/lower-leg-amputation/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/cheering-for-success/ Six-year-olds Madi Ramirez and Lynsey Stevenson have new motivation to jump in the therapeutic pool and build their balance and leg strength during therapy sessions at Genesis Pediatric Therapy. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/cheering-for-success/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/sleep-apnea-and-heart-disease/ People who snort, snore and gasp their way through the night with untreated sleep apnea may risk more than waking up tired, irritable or with a headache. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/sleep-apnea-and-heart-disease/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/celebrating-life/ Toni Nodurft Hartzell will never forget the Genesis caregivers who saved her life after she suffered a thoracic aortic dissection. It has been 10 years, and she still remembers them with awe and appreciation. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/celebrating-life/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/palmer-genesis-collaborate/ Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research and Genesis Quad Cities Family Medicine Residency Program are collaborating on a unique clinical research project. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/palmer-genesis-collaborate/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/christopher-cox/ Christopher J. Cox, a manager at Deere and Co., has been elected to the Genesis Health System Board of Directors. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/christopher-cox/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/colon-cancer-screening-kits/ Free colon cancer screening kits are available in March. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/colon-cancer-screening-kits/ http://www.genesishealth.com/ghi/news/complex-surgery-at-genesis-mends-aortic-dissection-/ Aortic dissection occurs when a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta, the large blood vessel branching off the heart. Blood surges through this tear into the middle layer of the aorta, causing the inner and middle layers to separate or dissect. If the blood-filled channel ruptures through the outside aortic wall, the aortic dissection is often fatal. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/ghi/news/complex-surgery-at-genesis-mends-aortic-dissection-/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/heart-patient-miracle/ Rex Concannon, 55, blamed his heartburn on the pizza he had just eaten with co-workers. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/heart-patient-miracle/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/health-care-partnership/ Mary Clark of Viola, Ill., learned the importance of having Mercer County Hospital close to home when she became seriously ill last July. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/health-care-partnership/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/recognized-for-integration/ Genesis Health System has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review among "61 Integrated Health Systems to Know." Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/recognized-for-integration/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/heart-disease-journey/ At age 43, Dick Patterson set out for his daily 12-mile bike ride, only to return home because he had a feeling of impending doom. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/heart-disease-journey/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/employee-health-costs/ Ross Christopher, a machine repairman at the Genesis, Illini Campus, has lost 35 pounds over three years. He reduced his blood pressure, waist circumference and triglyceride levels. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/employee-health-costs/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/lohmuller-vp/ Joseph L. Lohmuller, M.D., MS, FACS, has been named Vice President of Medical Staff Affairs for Genesis Medical Center. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/lohmuller-vp/ http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2012/mcnh-referendum-facts/ Facts about the referendum item on the March 20 ballot which will allow the Mercer County Board the ability to sell the Mercer County Nursing Home. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2012/mcnh-referendum-facts/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/fewer-patients-injured/ Genesis Medical Center, Davenport is admitting fewer patients who have sustained trauma injuries in Davenport vehicle crashes. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/fewer-patients-injured/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/heart-attack-symptoms/ Mary Lacina of Davenport had some tightness in her throat that wouldn’t go away. She thought it might be anxiety. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/heart-attack-symptoms/ http://www.genesishealth.com/ghi/news/symptoms-women/ Listen to your heart Today, in celebration of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day, their experiences remind women that cardiovascular disease is not just a man’s problem. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/ghi/news/symptoms-women/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/best-regional-hospital/ Genesis Medical Center, Davenport has landed on U.S. News & World Reports list of “Best Regional Hospitals” for 2011-12. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/best-regional-hospital/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/symptoms-of-stroke/ Genesis is the QC expert in treatment The recent health crisis of U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk of Illinois highlights the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/symptoms-of-stroke/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/patient-safety/ Michael Corruthers, an Environmental Services worker at Genesis, was cleaning the Surgical Intensive Care Unit when he saw a critically ill patient trying to get out of bed, with his legs dangling over the edge. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/patient-safety/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/efficient-health-care/ The patient came into the Genesis Day Rehabilitation Program that day feeling short of breath. He thought he had a cold. Nurse Shani Marland suspected his condition was more serious. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/efficient-health-care/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/nursing-scholarships/ Genesis will again be offering $10,000 scholarships for college students who are enrolled in four-year BSN programs. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/nursing-scholarships/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/seasonal-flu/ Genesis Health System has vaccinated 34,705 children and adults against seasonal influenza since September and indirectly protected thousands more. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/seasonal-flu/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/treatment-for-sleep-apnea/ Steven Johnson would fall asleep in the chair while receiving chemotherapy, only to have the nurses wake him because he would briefly stop breathing. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/treatment-for-sleep-apnea/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/hospice-volunteers/ Gene Swarts’ heart no longer has the pumping power to endure much activity. These days, the 85-year-old lives life mostly from his living room, where he reads from the hundreds of books he owns. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/hospice-volunteers/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/preventing-central-line-infections/ Patients in the Intensive Care Unit are so sick that caregivers need a way to quickly administer medications, fluids or even blood to them. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/preventing-central-line-infections/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/hiker-tackles-cancer/ Seven times before, Joe Seier had tackled The Barr Trail, a spectacular route up Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs. None of those treks felt like the eighth. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/hiker-tackles-cancer/ http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2012/complete-care-for-community/ Home is the place where most of us feel safe and secure but according to a report injuries at home account for 20,000 deaths, 7 million disabling injuries, and 20 million hospital trips in the United States each year. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2012/complete-care-for-community/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/realistic-resolutions/ Maybe you've already been sidetracked from the New Year's resolutions or maybe you didn't set any. It's not too late. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/realistic-resolutions/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/sparc-trivia-night/ If you know actress June Haver was born in Rock Island and was married to Fred MacMurray, there is a place at the table for you at the Trivia Night. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2012/sparc-trivia-night/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/top-genesis-baby-names/ Sophia and Alexander were the most popular names for babies born at Genesis BirthCenters this year. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/top-genesis-baby-names/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/gift-bags-for-babies/ The first baby of the year may grab the media attention at Genesis, but babies with good timing could save their parents thousands on their next tax filing. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/gift-bags-for-babies/ http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/mch-donates-food/ Mercer County Hospital wanted to help those in need and held a contest to help fill the shelves at the food pantry. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/mch-donates-food/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/day-rehabilitation-program/ Gary Castel almost died twice after he had a stroke last May. He survived huge odds, only to face a new and frustrating fight in his recovery. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/day-rehabilitation-program/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/flu-free-qc-support/ Consider the dedication of the 10 Genesis VNA nurses and two medical students who adjusted 20 of their busy work days to give 9,494 flu shots in 80 elementary schools for the Flu-Free Quad Cities effort. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/flu-free-qc-support/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/new-gmc-president/ Wayne A. Diewald was welcomed last week as the new president of Genesis Medical Center, Davenport at receptions on the East Rusholme Street and West Central Park campuses. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/new-gmc-president/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/the-season-of-giving-and-receiving/ Throughout December, we gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season; special gifts are given and received, and the spirit of giving is everywhere. The holidays should be a time of joy and celebration. But, for families who have lost a loved one, these days and weeks often serve as a reminder of their loved one’s absence during this special time of year. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/the-season-of-giving-and-receiving/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/pre-diabetes/ Imagine a world where one in 10 adults has diabetes. That could be the reality in less than 20 years if the disease continues at its current pace, a recent study shows. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/pre-diabetes/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/celebrating-weight-loss/ Patients of the Genesis Center for Weight Management celebrated their weight loss journey at the first-ever Genesis Snow Ball. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/celebrating-weight-loss/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/voter-education/ Without doubt, the future of American health care remains one of the greatest challenges facing our country today. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/voter-education/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/keeping-athletes-safe/ In all his years playing football, Garrett Miner had never suffered a head injury despite routine helmet-to-helmet contact. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/keeping-athletes-safe/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/purple-raises-awareness/ Your one-month-old baby is crying, and no soothing seems to work. You touch the baby’s skin and temperature seems normal but the baby keeps crying. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/purple-raises-awareness/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/transforming-lives/ When Dianna Plaza took her 13-year-old grandson to the Grand Canyon last summer, he had to urge her to please slow down. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/transforming-lives/ http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/care-through-partnership/ Everyday in Mercer County, members of the community face life threatening situations which require medical treatment to save their life. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/care-through-partnership/ http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/community-womens-health/ This year 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed and 39,520 women will die from breast cancer according to the American Cancer Society. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/community-womens-health/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/walking-talking-miracle/ Genie Meyer will have a lot to be thankful for when she hands out medals to stroke survivors on Thanksgiving Day at the annual Scott County Family Y Turkey Trot. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/walking-talking-miracle/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/beat-the-holiday-blues/ You know them. Let’s call them “holiday people.” They enjoy shopping for gifts and will get up in the middle of the night to find the best bargains. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/beat-the-holiday-blues/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/patient-satisfaction/ Patients who come to the Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt Emergency Room may not realize they have entered a place where near-perfect patient satisfaction is the norm. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/patient-satisfaction/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/snow-ball-will-celebrate-success/ The Genesis Center for Weight Management will celebrate the success of its patients and the journey of future patients at the first gala Snow Ball on Dec. 2 at the RiverCenter in Davenport Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/snow-ball-will-celebrate-success/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/arsenal-honor-veterans/ Gary Martin served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. Still today, he’s proud to have been the youngest torpedoman on his guided missile destroyer in the Mediterranean. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/arsenal-honor-veterans/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/remembrance-tree-ceremony/ Every holiday season, Leticia Tutor’s thoughts turn to her nephew Joshwa, who died as a baby of sudden infant death syndrome. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/remembrance-tree-ceremony/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/rank-top-in-nation/ For a third year in a row, Genesis VNA and Hospice has ranked in the top 25 percent of home health agencies across the nation. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/rank-top-in-nation/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/remembrance-tree-lightings/ The Genesis Remembrance Trees in Davenport and Clinton will celebrate the memories of loved ones and focus attention on the continuing need of hospice care in the region. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/remembrance-tree-lightings/ http://www.genesishealth.com/jacksoncounty/news/2011/dsg-surgery-services/ The skilled and experienced surgeons of Davenport Surgical Group are now providing surgical services at Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/jacksoncounty/news/2011/dsg-surgery-services/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/center-for-weight-management/ The Genesis Center for Weight Management is adding the medical Optifast Program as a non-surgical weight loss option. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/center-for-weight-management/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/moline-medical-park/ Genesis Health System announced Nov. 2 it will build a medical park in Moline that will focus on the health and wellness of the Quad Cities region. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/moline-medical-park/ http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/immunochemistrysystem/ Mercer County Hospital has purchased a state-of-the-art immunochemistry system for the Laboratory Department called the Architect ci4100 at a cost of $150,000. The hi-tech system can perform both chemistry and immunoassay tests enabling staff to complete a vast array of tests quickly with high quality results while requiring less blood from the patient. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/mercercounty/news/2011/immunochemistrysystem/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/skating-spectacular/ Ryan Bradley looked forward to “catching his breath” and relaxing a bit when he retired from competitive figure skating as the reigning 2011 U.S. Champion. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/skating-spectacular/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/leading-edge-imaging/ Genesis Health System’s status as the regional leader in imaging services gained momentum two weeks ago when a new 5-ton direct digital 3T MRI arrived. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/leading-edge-imaging/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/joint-venture/ Genesis Health System has entered into a joint venture with Radiology Group of Davenport that will expand services to patients and bring them more coordinated care. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/joint-venture/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/mothers-story-of-loss/ To this day, Lynn Kennedy won’t attend a baby shower unless the baby has come home from the hospital. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/mothers-story-of-loss/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/safety-initiatives/ A Genesis patient about to have surgery is asked several times for his name and birth date. His surgical site has been marked, even though that should certainly be known. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/safety-initiatives/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/genesis-doctors-in-recital/ The musical talents of Quad Cities physicians and families will be featured on Nov. 8 in a recital to benefit music therapy programs for Genesis hospice patients. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/genesis-doctors-in-recital/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/consumer-choice-award/ Genesis Medical Center Davenport has been recognized as the choice of healthcare consumers in the region for the ninth time by the National Research Corporation. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/consumer-choice-award/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/3t-mri-comes-to-genesis/ Lori Herrera is no friend of the MRI. She’s so claustrophobic she has to take two anti-anxiety pills before her test and be wheeled into her exam in a wheelchair, facing away from the MRI machine. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/3t-mri-comes-to-genesis/ http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/open-arms-memorial-service/ Genesis Spiritual Care will host “Open Arms,” the first annual remembrance service for families who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2011/open-arms-memorial-service/