Marcia Lense
News Anchor at KWQC-TV (Davenport, IA)
News Anchor in the Quad Cities and mother of 3 girls. Both jobs keep me busy and happy!
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1 week ago |
kwqc.com | Marcia Lense
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - A common problem in healthcare is getting in to see a doctor, especially when it comes to mental health. With more patients than providers, it can often be hard to get an appointment when you need it, but Vera French Mental Health Center has a plan to fix that. CEO Rich Whitaker explains the “Just-in-Time” scheduling program they are now implementing. Copyright 2025 KWQC. All rights reserved.
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2 weeks ago |
kwqc.com | Marcia Lense
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Have you had cataract surgery in the past, but feel like your cataracts have come back? Symptoms of glare and halos at night, as well as blurry or cloudy vision, could indicate you have another condition called posterior capsule opacification or PCO. Dr. Richard Yemm with Eye Surgeons Associates explains the very tissue that helps hold the replacement lens during cataract surgery could be causing the problem.
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3 weeks ago |
kwqc.com | Marcia Lense
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -June is Men’s Health Month and while some men are not always good about taking care of their health, there are some things they can do toward improving their lives. Dr. Michael Persson with Mercy-One Genesis says the biggest issue is weight. 60-percent of adult men in the U.S. are overweight or obese and he finds that to be true in his family practice in the Quad Cities.
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1 month ago |
kwqc.com | Marcia Lense
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Journavx to treat short-term pain. It’s a new class of non-opioid pain medication for treating adults and the first approved in over 20 years. Dr. Bill Langley explains how it works, side effects, and how it’s different from other pain meds. Copyright 2025 KWQC. All rights reserved.
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1 month ago |
kwqc.com | Marcia Lense
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - As the weather warms up, more people will be out on public sidewalks and bike trails with their pets. These narrow paths can lead to the potential for violent encounters between animals and also pose a threat to humans. Patti McRae, Executive Director with the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, says there are some things you can do to protect yourself and your pet. First, she says carry a whistle. The sound can distract an animal during an attack.
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