People of the MedQ

At first glance, doctors and nurses would seem to be the ones running the show at medical facilities. While doctors and nurses are certainly top of mind, there are many other… Read more →

Meet Suzy McGrane-Hop, “artistpreneur” Back in the day, “artistpreneur” Suzy McGrane-Hop would pass by Klik’s Photography and think, “This is a great space in a great place.” Around ten years… Read more →

The owner of Moose McDuffy’s restaurant and bar in the MedQuarter Regional Medical District can be found there most days — often working 15-16 hours a day to ensure her business succeeds.

“It’s my own little bar rescue,” she says with a warm laugh.

In August 2016, the Cedar Rapids pub Moose McDuffy’s was shut down by a fire. Although the pub was closed for 12 months, this tragic event led to new beginnings.… Read more →

In November 2018, Miranda Neff was experiencing a lot of pain but thought a lump in her breast was just a cyst. She had an ultrasound, and it was inconclusive.… Read more →

Janet Leonard has lived with Type 2 diabetes for nearly 15 years, but in the spring of 2018, she thought her time was coming to an end. Janet was morbidly… Read more →

Katie Jensen, a senior at Kennedy High School, has always had a particular interest in working in health care. The big issue? She had no idea which branch of medicine… Read more →

Lisa Young, an operating room supervisor, didn’t decide she wanted to be a nurse until after high school. Her mom, Jean Hachey, an anesthesia nurse for the OR team at… Read more →

Drs. Eric and Amanda Griggs had dreamed of being part of something bigger. They wanted to provide great chiropractic care, engage with local businesses and support their local community. They… Read more →

While healthcare is the lifeblood of the MedQuarter, there’s more to be found in this bustling 55-block district. Just ask Janel Peplinski, an employee of Republic Abstract & Settlement LLC,… Read more →