Orthopaedic Specialists

March 15, 2012 in Miss. Valley Health Network, Orthopaedic Specialists | Permalink

For Release: March 15, 2012

Exercise Outside:
Getting Off On The Right Foot

Trying to spring from low activity to a very intense work out can cause big troubles. A QC podiatrist provides tips on setting the right pace
for your workout regimen.


(Davenport, IA) – “I’m seeing patients right now who have sprinted from low to very intense activity too fast,” says Podiatrist Matthew Wilber, DPM, of Orthopaedic Specialists, Davenport. “Typically, the biggest problem we see is that people overdo their workouts by hitting the jogging path or elliptical too quickly and develop foot and ankle injuries.

“If you haven’t been walking or running large distances over the winter, don’t expect to go out and start logging 3 or 4 miles twice a week without some pain. It’s not wise,” Dr. Wilber advises. “Establish a lower baseline and gradually work your way back into a higher intensity. Read the rest of this entry »

Mississippi Valley Health Network

March 15, 2012 in ENT Professionals, PC, Miss. Valley Health Network | Permalink

For Release: March 15, 2012

Family Health:
The Nose Knows

If you’re being treated for sinus problems two or three times a season, it may be time to see a specialist, according to QC Otolaryngologist Ralph R. Tyner, MD.

(Davenport, IA) – Breathing, blowing, smelling and sneezing are, to most people, the nose’s main functions.

Any of them can be more difficult when the sinuses are inflamed and can’t drain properly. Commonly, a cold will stuff up an adult’s nose two or three times a year, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology. And of course, allergies can also clog the works, especially when pollen counts head upward in the spring and summer months. Read the rest of this entry »

Mississippi Valley Health Network

February 17, 2012 in Eastern Iowa Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Clinic of the Quad Cities, Miss. Valley Health Network | Permalink

For Release: February 17, 2012

Family Health:
A Young Bettendorf Mother
Beats the Odds and Colon Cancer 

At thirty-nine, Gina Boubon was diagnosed with colon cancer and has gone on to beat the disease, living cancer-free for nearly six years.

(Davenport, IA) - Cancer. It’s a scary word and easy to get caught up with the word “colon” instead of the word cancer. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Anyone over 50 is at risk, but colon cancer survival rate is 90% with early detection.

Forty-five year old Gina Bubon is one who has beaten the odds and wants to save other lives along with her own. Diagnosed with colon cancer at the young age of 39 (a disease people often associate with the over-50 crowd) Gina is adamant that no one ignore colon cancer symptoms.

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Mississippi Valley Surgery Center

December 15, 2011 in Miss. Valley Health Network | 1 comment

For Release: December 12, 2011

Save Money on Surgery in 2012:
Quad Citians Exercise Patient Power
to Choose Affordable Options

As the country enters its fifth year of financial stress, consumers are faced with ever-rising healthcare costs and few options.

(Davenport, IA) - Money is tight and few can afford to get sick. Unexpected medical costs can put an enormous strain on families as costs and insurance deductibles and premiums increase.

“We see Quad City families and patients with deductibles as high as $10,000. That means they are paying a substantial amount for their own treatment right out of their pocket,” says Michael Patterson, President and CEO of the Mississippi Valley Surgery Center located in Davenport. “Combine higher insurance deductibles with increased food, fuel and housing prices, and no one can afford to just call the doctor for procedures or surgeries without asking tough questions about cost or exploring more affordable treatment options.”

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