The Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) is proud to announce that Mr. Decker Ploehn has been elected to serve as the new Vice Chair of the QCHI Board. Mr. Ploehn is the City Administrator for the City of Bettendorf, a position he has held since 1990. Mr. Ploehn joined the QCHI Board in 2011 and also serves on the Board's Executive Committee. "I'm honored to be asked to assume this leadership role with QCHI," Mr. Ploehn says. "Our community's vitality depends upon securing the health and well-being of its community members. Together, we can make great improvements in our community's health status and quality of life."
QCHI is also pleased to announce the election of Ms. Kathryn Nigey to the QCHI Board. Ms. Nigey is the Area Manager for Sheet Finishing at Alcoa and brings to the Board a passion for wellness and a keen understanding of the relationship between health and safety at worksites.
"The election of these experienced community leaders will enhance our ability to create a "culture of wellness" that supports healthy eating and active living in the Quad Cities," says Ms. Nicole Carkner, QCHI Executive Director.
The Quad City Health Initiative is a cross-sector community partnership working to create a healthy community. A 25-member community Board oversees the organization, which was established in 1999. The Initiative seeks to be our community's recognized leader for creating collaborative action on health and abides by the core values of commitment, collaboration and creativity. Major financial support of the Quad City Health Initiative is currently provided by the generous direct and in-kind investments of Genesis Health System and UnityPoint Health Trinity. Additional financial support is provided by Deere & Company, Mississippi Valley Health, KJWW, Davenport Eye Group, Russell Construction, Community Health Care, ILLOWA Construction and Labor Management Council, United Way of the Quad Cities Area, Scott County Health Department, and Rock Island County Health Department.
