October 2nd, 2024
Davenport
MercyOne took the next step with its integration of Genesis Health System today, announcing a new name and brand for the Davenport, Iowa-based health system: MercyOne Genesis. Genesis joined MercyOne, an Iowa-based system of health services, on March 1, 2023. The MercyOne Genesis name and brand reflect MercyOne’s network of care in Iowa and surrounding […]
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July 17th, 2024
Aledo
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, which serves the healthcare needs of Mercer County, Ill., and the surrounding communities, has been recognized as one of the top rural primary care practices in the United States according to the 2024 Lilypad Awards, the first and only ranking program for our nation’s 5,400+ Rural Health Clinics. The Lilypad Awards […]
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July 11th, 2024
Davenport
Few people realize it, but… Colon Cancer is the #2 cancer killer in the U.S. and Genesis Health Center is here to help you with early detection and treatment. Most cases develop from small growths in the colon called polyps When detected early, colon cancer survival rates are over 90% A routine colonoscopy allows doctors […]
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June 28th, 2024
Davenport
Genesis Health System announced today it has reached a three-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare. This agreement ensures continued in-network access to Genesis hospitals, doctors, and specialists for patients covered by UnitedHealthcare Commercial and MedicareAdvantage plans. “Our goal always is to avoid disruptions for patients,” said Jordan Voigt, President of Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and MercyOne Interim […]
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April 24th, 2024
Davenport
Genesis ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ hiring event is being held today from 3 to 6 p.m.! Genesis Human Resources representatives will be located at the main entrances of Genesis Medical Center—Davenport (1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, Iowa) and Genesis Medical Center—Silvis (801 Illini Drive, Silvis, IL) to meet with and conduct on-the-spot interviews for all clinical positions. […]
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January 16th, 2024
Davenport
Genesis Health System nurses Lisa Andresen, Steve Barnhart, and Carly Whitcomb are among the 108 Iowa nurses recognized as 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. The Genesis trio, who all work at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, join 15 of their MercyOne colleagues across the state of Iowa in being recognized as 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. The […]
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January 15th, 2024
Cities
Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt, now part of MercyOne, will become the new owner of Scott’s Thrifty White Drug in DeWitt, effective Dec. 15, 2023. The pharmacy will remain at 629 6th Ave., continuing a downtown presence that began when Scott Drug opened in 1962. The new name will be Scott Drug, affiliated with Genesis Health […]
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January 9th, 2024
Davenport
The impending Winter Storm Warning for the Quad-Cities region is the perfect time to review Winter Safety Tips. A winter storm can mean extended interruptions of power and heat in your home. Here are tips from Genesis emergency department physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay safe and comfortable in severe […]
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November 30th, 2023
Davenport
Genesis Health System is hosting a program on Intuitive robotic technology at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, 1227 East Rusholme Street, main floor lobby on Friday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. In addition to demonstrations of our Intuitive ION and da Vinci Xi robots, surgeon Robert Harson, MD and patient Lois Nichols will be on hand […]
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November 23rd, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Thanksgiving means parades, football and overindulgence. We become conquerors of desserts, warriors of the wishbone, and special forces of the stuffing. Many of us may consume more than 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving, or nearly double the daily requirement. If we do, we’ll know it because our bodies will inform us with bloating, sluggishness and if […]
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