(BETTENDORF, IOWA – December 17, 2025) In a major advancement for orthopedic care in the Quad Cities, ORA Orthopedics, the area’s largest and most comprehensive orthopedic practice, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals effective Dec. 18, 2025.
This transformative collaboration brings together two trusted leaders in clinical excellence, marking a significant milestone for the organizations and the Quad Cities. By combining their strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to clinical excellence, they are ready to expand access to innovative and high-quality orthopedic care unlike ever before.
ORA Orthopedics and UnityPoint Health – Trinity have experienced an extraordinary surge – case volumes more than doubled from January to November 2025. “This remarkable growth is not just a number; it is a testament to the combined team’s ability to rapidly expand and elevate orthopedic care,” says Shawn Morrow, UnityPoint Health – Trinity Market President.
Behind this impressive growth is a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and putting patients first – transforming challenges into opportunities and setting a new standard for orthopedic excellence. This partnership aligns ORA’s specialized expertise with the nationally recognized orthopedic surgical care program at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, further enhancing patient care.
Morrow added this collaboration reflects a commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare and ensures people in our community have continued access to innovative and high-quality care right here in Quad Cities.
ORA Orthopedics is an independent physician-led medical practice providing an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes sub-specialty clinics, convenient walk-in care at their Urgent OrthoCARE clinics, advanced diagnostic imaging, bracing, physical therapy, and outpatient surgery. Their comprehensive approach and surgical expertise ensure patients receive safe, effective treatment and exceptional support throughout their recovery journey.
“ORA Orthopedics is excited to align with UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals, which shares our values, dedication and commitment to advanced quality orthopedic care,” says Ken Brockman, CEO of ORA Orthopedics. “With its nationally recognized program, excellent care teams and cutting-edge surgical suites, Trinity offers the ideal environment to elevate the level of care we provide. Together, we are ensuring the Quad Cities remains a regional leader in advanced, minimally invasive orthopedic care.”
To learn more about orthopedic care or to find an orthopedic provider, visit qcora.com or unitypoint.org.
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About ORA Orthopedics ORA Orthopedics is the Quad Cities’ largest and most comprehensive orthopedic provider proudly offering an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes orthopedic sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Urgent OrthoCARE clinics, diagnostic imaging, bracing, physical therapy, and outpatient surgery. Our physicians are sub-specialty trained in sports medicine, total joint reconstruction, hand and upper extremity, trauma, spine, pediatrics, regenerative medicine, and pain management. Learn more at qcora.com.
About UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is one of the nation’s most integrated health systems, providing care to both metropolitan and rural communities across the Midwest. Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, UnityPoint Health owns or operates more than 400 physician clinics, 18 regional and 17 community network hospitals, community mental health centers, urgent care/express care locations and home care facilities across our states. UnityPoint Health entities employ more than 31,000 team members who are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all those we serve. Find out more at unitypoint.org
Media Contacts:
Zach Gatton
Marketing Manager
(563) 459-4050 zgatton@qcora.com
Unity Point Health
Kristy Phillipson
Marketing and Communications Specialist (309) 373-3839
kristy.phillipson@unitypoint.org
