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Navigating Life with Crohn’s and Colitis: Exploring local stories
November 26, 2024
For millions of people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, digestive health is a daily challenge. However, with the right care and support, managing these conditions becomes a little easier. Crohn’s disease and colitis, which fall under the umbrella…
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Staying Healthy this Cold and Flu Season: Simple Tips to Protect Yourself
October 22, 2024
As the leaves change color and temperatures drop, another season is upon us: cold and flu season. At Mississippi Valley Surgery Center, we’re dedicated to helping our community stay healthy throughout the year. From November to February, respiratory illnesses peak,…
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Strengthening Our Foundation: Your Guide to Bone and Joint Health
October 4, 2024
As autumn settles in and October unfolds, we’re not just welcoming cooler temperatures and vibrant fall foliage. This month also marks Bone and Joint Health Awareness Month, an important time to focus on the intricate system that supports our every…
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Celebrating Dr. Hoffman’s Retirement and Introducing Dr. Moe and Dr. McGowan
August 13, 2024
After a remarkable and distinguished career in medicine, Dr. John Hoffman is retiring from his work as an orthopaedic surgeon. An original founder of Mississippi Valley Surgery Center (MVSC), Dr. Hoffman practiced orthopaedics in the Quad Cities for nearly 40…
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Dr. Hoffman turns to fellow MVSC surgeon Dr. Dolphin for his own procedure
July 12, 2024
Choosing the right provider for any surgery takes trust and confidence. That was no different when one of Mississippi Valley Surgery Center’s own orthopaedic surgeons, Dr. John Hoffman, needed surgery himself as he was experiencing significant leg pain that became…
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Girl on the Go: One Athlete’s Story of Recovery
July 10, 2024
More than three million girls in the U.S. play at least one high school sport. Among the most popular are volleyball, soccer and softball. Penny Kline plays all three. The 14-year-old Geneseo girl started playing sports when she was just…
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Why Patients Choose Outpatient Surgery Centers
June 28, 2024
The Surgery Center Next Door: Why Patients Choose Outpatient Surgery Centers Between vacations, kids’ activities and enjoying the sunshine, summer is a jam-packed season. If you’re planning to have a surgical procedure, don’t assume it will derail your summer. Depending…
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How ENT Specialists Can Help Solve Sinus and Sleep Problems
May 3, 2024
Getting Ahead of Your Health: How ENT Specialists Can Help Solve Sinus and Sleep Problems Summer brings sunshine and warm weather – but for many people, winter cold symptoms may linger or allergies might be flaring up. Finding real, long-lasting…
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Thank a Nurse: Celebrating National Nurses Week
April 11, 2024
Thank a Nurse: Celebrating National Nurses Week No matter what your medical needs are, one of the people you’ll likely meet on your journey to wellness is a nurse. There are about five million registered nurses in the U.S., providing…
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Stop the Spread of Germs: How Healthcare Safety Practices Evolved in a Post-COVID World
April 1, 2024
There have been many long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. One that remains top of mind for many is more established habits to prevent the spread of germs at home, at work and in the classroom. Those include handwashing, use…
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Recognizing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
February 12, 2024
Understanding the Importance of Local, Preventative Screenings As 2024 calendars fill with birthdays, vacations, weddings and more, it’s important to prioritize other calendar events like routine physicals, screenings and exams. While often less exciting to have on the schedule, these…
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Breathing Easy: Solving Sinus Problems Can Improve Your Quality Of Life
February 1, 2024
Breathing Easy: Solving Sinus Problems Can Improve Your Quality Of Life Have you ever been stuck in a constant cycle of sinus problems, cold symptoms and antibiotics – but couldn’t find real, long-lasting relief? Rick Basala knew that miserable feeling.…
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