Meet 45 year-old, Gina Bubon of Bettendorf. A mother of two teenagers, she learned she had colon cancer at age 39. Her inspirational story is one more example of power to the patient.
Archive for Body, Mind and Spirit
Back on the road
PV Junior High Social Studies Teacher Jeff Paul shares his love for history and athletics with his students, but an Achilles tendon injury almost derailed a dream. Learn how a QC orthopaedist performed triathlon career-saving surgery for this professional triathlete. “Physical fitness is a celebration of life,” says Jeff.
Cleared for take-off
After years of flying radio-controlled planes, Dennis Gooch of Coal Valley was grounded by a flat foot. Thanks to Dr. Tuvi Mendel of Davenport-based Orthopaedic Specialists, Dennis is back behind the controls and flying high.
Meet the Eon Mini – the world’s smallest neurostimulator
Slightly larger than the circumference of a U.S. silver dollar, the Eon Mini neurostimulator’s small size allows for a smaller incision, which gives makes it less visible and more comfortable for patients.
