It’s Bike to Work Week in the Quad Cities. Meet some local professionals who share why they decided to saddle up and hit the road on two wheels this week in an exclusive Mississippi Valley Health News TV video report …
Archive for Family Health Matters
School’s-out nutrition tips
Kids stay up later after school is over and the temptation to indulge in a late bowl of ice cream can be trouble. MVHNews’ nutrition blogger and Quad City Dietitian Jeni Tackett says concession-stand eating at the ball diamond isn’t the best idea, either.
Get your head right for summer sports
The statistics hit you right upside the head. Quad City spine surgeon, Dr. Michael Dolphin, Orthopaedic Specialists, shares tips on choosing the right helmet to keep your family’s summer safe.
If the shoe doesn’t fit …
Women beware. Those high heels for work and play could mean surgery later. Davenport orthopaedic surgeon, Pamela Davis, M.D. explains how to prevent common foot injuries from bad shoes.


