People of the MedQ Archive - Page 2 of 3 - MedQ
Menu

People of the MedQ

It Takes a Team to Provide Great Health Care

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 individuals working at hospitals, medical offices and other health care settings doing work that makes excellent medical care delivery possible. The MedQuarter Regional Medical District… Read more →

Suzy McGrane-Hop Brings Art Home

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 ago, after 15 years of working at art galleries, she decided it was time to have one of her own. Soon afterwards, she opened The… Read more →

Mitzi Elbert Brings Back Moose McDuffy’s

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.

Fire Launches a New Chapter

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. It was time for a rebrand and remodel. While closed, the pub owners considered the fact that their location was in the MedQuarter Regional Medical… Read more →

Miranda Conquers Cancer at a Young Age

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. Then her skin turned red, and the pain got worse. So she returned a few months later for more tests. The lump had grown to… Read more →

A Journey from Despair to Renewed Hope

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 obese and battled with shortness of breath just walking from room to room. She gave up on life. Janet stopped driving to Dubuque to see… Read more →

Student Gets an Insider’s View with MedQ Internships

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 or what medical profession to choose. Luckily, internships in the MedQuarter Regional Medical District provided the insight and guidance she was seeking. Continuous Learning at… Read more →

Keeping It in the Family in the MedQ

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 St. Luke’s Hospital, encouraged Lisa to pursue a career in the medical field. Her mother, a nurse for 35 years, has been a positive influence… Read more →

Making Big Moves in the MedQ

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 found it in the MedQuarter. The two doctors made the move from Colby, Kansas, to Cedar Rapids in January 2019 and purchased Chiropractic Health Care… Read more →

More Than Just Healthcare

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, one of more than 50 non-healthcare businesses in the MedQ. “The best part about being located in the MedQ is that there are other businesses… Read more →