St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of the Quad Cities

St. Thomas Aquinas Guild of the Quad Cities is a physician-led association dedicated to advancing Catholic healthcare values and advocacy in the Bettendorf, IA community. Composed of health-care professionals and engaged community members, the organization integrates faith-based principles with reasoned professional practice to address critical healthcare and social issues. The Guild's work focuses on promoting a culture of life through active engagement in healthcare policy, community education, and professional collaboration. Members bring diverse expertise across the medical field, united by a shared commitment to Catholic teachings on the dignity of human life. The organization operates from the conviction that both faith and reason are essential to meaningful healthcare practice and community service. Through coordinated efforts and professional advocacy, the Guild works to ensure that vulnerable populations—including the unborn, elderly, and individuals with physical or mental disabilities—receive compassionate care and protection. Based in Bettendorf, the organization serves the broader Quad Cities region by providing a network of healthcare professionals committed to ethical practice grounded in Catholic values. The Guild's physician-led structure ensures that clinical expertise informs all advocacy and community initiatives, creating a bridge between professional medical knowledge and faith-based mission.