Quad City experts say peak flu season is still weeks away
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Flu season has arrived in full force in the Quad Cities, but experts warn the worst is yet to come. Lisa Caffery, infection prevention coordinator at Genesis, says flu season...
View ArticleNewborn Babies in the QC Receive Hats from the American Heart Association
The "Little Hats, Big Hearts" Campaign made a stop in Davenport on Friday, January 26th. Volunteers with the American Heart Association passed out red hand-knitted hats to newborns at Genesis to...
View ArticleGenesis must pay $1.88 million to settle Medicare over-payment allegations
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Genesis Medical Center owes the United States government nearly $2 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act and has agreed to pay the money it owes from...
View ArticleHere are a few need-to-knows for this weekend’s coming heat
"Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate." Our very own chief meteorologist, James Zahara, said it best. A heat wave it on its way. This Father's Day weekend is going to be on of the hottest on record. With the...
View ArticleSesame Street comes to Genesis
BETTENDORF, IA,- Patients at the Genesis Pediatric Therapy Center in Bettendorf got a special visit today. Elmo and friends made the trip all the way from sesame street. The Kids got a chance to meet...
View ArticleGenesis lowers risk of S.I.D.S. by giving newborns a special blanket
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Mothers like Anna Perry will do anything to keep their newborn safe. But, over 2,000 babies are still dying from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome every year because of loose bedding....
View ArticleGenesis Health System warns patients of possible scam
DAVENPORT– Genesis Health System has become aware of a possible scam circulating. This is a scam common across the country. The scenario is that an email is received from someone representing Genesis....
View ArticleHuman simulator helps birth center staff practice response to post-delivery...
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Nurses at Genesis East Birth Center have a new patient at the hospital. Victoria. She's not there for medical help, however; she's there to help the medical staff practice. Labor...
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Genesis Community Baby Shower accepting donations of these items
WQAD and Genesis are hosting a community wide baby shower for the families served by Bethany. ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF NEW BABY ITEMS Items Needed …..Bibs, Baby Carrier or Sling, Baby Lotion, Baby...
View ArticleYou’re not doing it right: shoveling tips from Genesis
QUAD CITIES- Just one day after the November blizzard, Genesis Medical Center tells WQAD they have dealt with; four people with chest pain from shoveling, at least one heart attack and several patients...
View ArticleBoxing offers a new approach to help slow progression for those battling...
BETTENDORF, Iowa – Boxing is a new approach that is helping fight those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. For six-year Parkinson’s patient, Jim Briggs; the disease is a never-ending fight. “Yeah,...
View ArticleExtreme Cold: Local Emergency Room doctors and nurses warn of...
DAVENPORT, Iowa - If you fall and can't get up on a day like today, it could be potentially fatal, according to an official at Genesis Health System. That's because temperatures are dangerously cold....
View Article“Baby cuddler” volunteers rock babies back to health at Davenport’s Genesis...
DAVENPORT, Iowa - A volunteer program rocking the country has made its way to the Genesis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Genesis Medical Center, on East Rusholme Street. The unit now has volunteer...
View ArticleMaddie Poppe visits QC Genesis cancer patients before sold-out concert
DAVENPORT, Iowa – American Idol winner and Iowa native Maddie Poppe paid a visit to patients at Genesis this morning before her sold out benefit concert. To many people, Poppe is the...
View Article‘Stop the Bleed’ training serves to increase survival rates after mass...
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Uncontrolled bleeding is one of the most common causes of death after a traumatic injury. Incidents where life-threatening bleeding are happening more often say emergency medical...
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COMING SOON: New Senior Living Community Center Coming to Bettendorf
What's going in here? What's happening over there? These are questions we all ask as we drive around town and Good Morning Quad Cities' "Coming Soon" Segment is about answering those questions. We...
View ArticleDavenport EMT recovered after being diagnosed with potentially fatal illness
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Tonight's Quad Cities River Bandits game is a special one. The team is partnering up with Genesis Hospitals to recognize community members with inspiring stories. At Friday, June...
View ArticleRiver Bandits, Genesis Health donate $100K to local flood relief
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Genesis Health System and the Quad City River Bandits donated $100,000 to local flood relief. Humility Homes and Services will receive $33,000 and $40,000 will go to the Grow Iowa...
View ArticleGenesis doctors looking into first possible vaping-related illness in Quad...
DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Doctors at Genesis Health System are looking into what could be the first vaping related illness in the Quad Cities. The adult patient went to the hospital this past August with...
View ArticleBREAKFAST WITH… WellSpire, a New Senior Living Concept Coming Soon to the...
BETTENDORF, Iowa - The ground is breaking today on a new and unique development in the Quad Cities. The Summit of Bettendorf began construction, on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. The senior living...
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