UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

The staff and physicians of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines are committed to high-quality, compassionate healthcare for our patients. Whether it's providing some of the finest cardiovascular care or cancer treatment in the country to creating a hospital just for kids and their families or working to keep central Iowa residents healthy through preventative healthcare and health education programs, we're working every day to improve the quality and convenience of healthcare services in central Iowa.

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• Week 3 Recipe: Romaine Summer Salad
• Iowa Lutheran Hospital is First Hospital in Iowa to Receive Quality Certification
• Prevent Heart Disease & Stroke from an Early Age
• Celebrate Nurses Week at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market on May 18th
• Week 2 Recipe: Mushroom and Spinach Frittata with Smoked Gouda
• Bike Week at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market on May 11th
• Coordinated Care in Real Life: A Mom Delivering Twins
• UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Grimes | Internal Medicine at Lakeview recognized as level 3 Patient Centered Medical Homes
• Healthy Heart Beat, Healthy Blood Pressure!
• Week 1 Recipe: Roasted Asparagus and Wild Mushroom Stew
• UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Receives Award for Environmental Stewardship
• UnityPoint Health at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market!
• Opening Day! May 4th Activity at the Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market
• Strengthen Your Heart - One Step at a Time
• Updated Information - Power Outage Closures
• The History of UnityPoint Health
• Downtown Farmers' Market Opens May 4
• Fueling Your Workout
• Returning Home after a Heart Attack or Stroke
• Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran and Methodist West Receive Blue Distinction® Center Plus Designation for Quality
• UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Celebrates National Donate Life Month this April
• Heart-Pumping Family Activities Around Des Moines
• Powell CDC Alumni & Friends Association Annual Banquet and Silent Auction Anniversary Celebration
• Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran and Methodist West receive Blue Distinction® Center Plus designation for quality
• Can You Really Have a Broken Heart?
• Does Body Shape Matter?
• Eat Like a European?
• Everyday Eating for a Healthier You
• Don't Cry Over Chopped Onions
• What Luck!
• Meatless Muscle
• A Ray of Sunshine
• 7 Heart Healthy Super-Snacks!
• Exploring Aromatics
• Foods for Your Lifestyle
• Maintain Your Cutting Board
• Your Best Defense
• A Healthy Sleep Pattern = A Healthy Heart!
• The Benefits of Water
• Stroke Survivors and Depression
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Lifts Visitor Restrictions
• Iowa Methodist Transplant Center Leads Nation in Donor Follow-Up
• Fitness: A Family Affair
• Spread the love this February with a Healthy Heart
• Iowa Health - Des Moines to Become the Presenting Sponsor of the Downtown Farmers' Market
• Story Medical Completes New Affiliation with Iowa Health - Des Moines
• Sweet, Heart Healthy Valentine's Day Desserts
• Light-to-Moderate Cigarette Smoking Increases Women's Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
• Super Bowl Safety
• Exercising Improves Your Heart Health
• Do Blueberries, Strawberries and Onions Reduce Heart Attack Risk?
• Providing Support for Female Heart Disease Patients
• Important: Flu Season Visitor Guidelines - Effective January 10, 2013
• Cameron Carico Golf Classic donates $11,000 to UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Student Assistance Program
• 10 Tips for Reaching your 2013 Physical Activity Goals
• Gain a few pounds over the Holidays?
• Do you know the difference between a cold, Influenza (flu) and Pertussis
• Shin Splints
• Heart Disease - No Laughing Matter
• Removing the Mystery behind Heart Disease Prevention
• Recipe: Turkey Noodle Casserole for Leftovers
• Healthy Holiday Eating Benefits Your Heart
• Iowa Methodist Verified as Level I Adult Trauma Center; Blank Children's Verified as Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Eliminating Stress for a Healthier Heart
• The Non-Discriminating Nature of Stroke
• So You Took My Blood...Now What?
• Only YOU Can Prevent the FLU
• Heart Disease Hits Home for Women
• Healthy Lung Expo Des Moines - A Resource for Patients with Respiratory Concerns
• Department of Health and Human Services Recognizes Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Blank Children's Hospital with Bronze Medal of Honor
• UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Maternity Services Donates Thousands of Diapers to DMARC
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Reverification Course
• National Quality Certification Awarded to Iowa Methodist
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Named in Business Record's 2012 Best of Awards
• Top 5 Heart Healthy Fruits & Nuts
• Just what is Recovery?
• Heart Attack Symptoms & Warning Signs
• Grand View University and UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Join Forces
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Exclusive Medical Provider for Hy-Vee Triathlon
• Hot Weather Dangerous for Outdoor Activities
• Rosie O'Donnell's Heart Attack
• Ten Tips for New Dads
• Loving Two - A poem for mom's expecting their second baby
• What Classifies a High-Risk Pregnancy?
• Des Moines Health Leaders Graduate
• What is Gestational Diabetes?
• NEW: Weekend Intensive Outpatient Services
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Maternity Services Launches Diaper-A-Day Program
• Iowan With Parkinson's Bikes Coast to Coast for Research and Awareness
• UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Maternity Services Launches Diaper-A-Day Program
• What to expect with your medical care during pregnancy
• Heat and Your Mental Health
• Relapse - A Means to One End or Another, Part II
• Taking care of yourself during pregnancy
• What is the Rh Factor and why am I tested for it?
• Relapse - A Means To One End Or Another
• Car Seat Fit Stations
• Must-Have Foods for Your Pregnancy Grocery List
• Abduction Survivor & Child Advocate, Elizabeth Smart, to Speak in Des Moines
• Iowa Campaign to Spread Awareness around Normal Infant Crying and Dangers of Shaking Infants
• New UnityPoint Health - Des Moines eNewsletter Guides Moms Through Pregnancy
• Vacations, Family Get Togethers & Staying Sober & Clean
• Staying Healthy During Pregnancy
• New Nurse Manager for Adult Mental Health at Iowa Health - Des Moines
• Dive into Water Safety This Summer
• Sleeping During Pregnancy
• One Miraculous Journey
• We Caught it Early
• EmPowered Sisters
• Midwife, at Your Service
• Iowa Methodist Medical Center Receives IAC Accreditation for Carotid Stenting
• Depression, Anxiety Top Reasons Older Adults Abuse Drugs or Alcohol, Survey Finds
• Pregnancy Myths and Tales
• Substance Abuse Rates Far Higher in Those With Mental Illness, Report Finds
• Direct Anterior Hip Replacement in Active Adults
• Choosing Treatment for Pregnant Women Addicted to Opioids
• Veterans With Psychiatric Disorders More Likely to Receive Opioids for Pain
• 10 Things That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant
• Food Service Hostess Welcomes Patients with Kindness and Respect
• Public Relations Coordinator Introduces Two New Neonatal Transport Pins
• Volunteer Supervisor Coordinates Extra Training for New System Introduction
• Supply Chain Analyst's Dedication Leads to Successful New System Introduction
• Lakeview Counseling Center Manager receives ACE Award
• Librarian's Support of Trauma Research Program Sparks Future Research Discussions
• Patient Shares Story of Survival and Recovery at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
• Birth Plans
• Dietetic Technician Educates Patients with Food Allergies to Ensure Patient Safety
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Team Visits Patient's Home to Provide Extra Care
• Environmental Services Employees Jump into Action to Assist Patient in Snowstorm
• ICU Team shows Compassion and Respect in Critical Situations
• Methodist West Hospital Pharmacy Manager assists Medicare Patients with Medication Challenges
• UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Nurse Honored by Patient's Family with ACE Award
• Lower Your Chances of a Stroke
• DMACC Nursing Students Gain Closer Look at Nursing Practice Thanks to Life Flight Nurse
• Use of Antidepressants Jumped Almost 400 Percent in Last 20 Years
• UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Employee goes Above and Beyond in New System Introduction
• Project Search Intern One Step Closer to Receiving New Wheel Chair
• Exercising During Pregnancy
• Smoking in Pregnancy Could be Linked to Increased Risk of High-Functioning Autism
• Revised Definition of Addiction Could Lead to Millions More Being Diagnosed
• Throwing Unused Prescription Drugs in Trash May Be Best for Environment: Study
• Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Substance Abuse
• Breaking the Cycle of Drugs, Alcohol and Crime
• Turmeric May Help Reduce Future Heart Attacks After By Pass Surgery
• Top 12 Fruits and Vegetables You Should Buy Organic
• Teens Who Listen to High-Volume Music at Greater Risk of Substance Abuse
• Military Limits Use of Antipsychotic Medications to Treat Soldiers with PTSD
• Holiday Hours at Our Clinics
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
• Trans-Radial Catheterization at Iowa Methodist Medical Center
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Wins National "Partner for Change" Award
• The Importance of Stroke Rehabilitation
• Understanding Surgical Weight loss
• What does it mean to be of service?
• Elderly drinkers are often misdiagnosed
• Children With ADHD More Prone to Substance Abuse: Study
• Being Bullied Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Special-Needs Kids
• Is Couples Therapy Right for You?
• A Tough Matchup: Aubrey Huff Faces Anxiety
• 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Illness
• Enjoy Living Well with Des Moines Adult League Sports
• How to Cope with Chemotherapy
• Preparing for Pregnancy
• The Best Foods for a Healthy Heart
• Keep Living Well in Des Moines
• Impact of Alcoholism
• Drug Abuse is a Serious Public Health Problem
• Prescription Drug Abuse
• Pregnancy and Substance Abuse
• Take Five for Your Health
• From Flab to Fad?
• Nine Iowa Health - Des Moines Nurses Honored as Great Iowa Nurses
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Receives Infection Prevention Award
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Psychiatrist Receives Exemplary Award
• Reduce your risk of heart disease
• Why Be a Organ and Tissue Donor?
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Des Moines Trauma Manager Receives Prestigious Award
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Des Moines Receives Award for Best Integrated Marketing
• Iowa Lutheran Radiology and Penn Avenue OB/GYN and Imaging Services
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Donates Socks to Children & Families of Urban Ministry
• Alcohol-Free New Year's Party on Saturday at the Botanical Center
• Iowa Nationally Honored as a "Purple State"
• Methodist Perinatal Center
• Eric Crowell Named First Hospital CEO to Receive Iowa State University "Citation of Achievement Award"
• Business Record Best of Des Moines Awards
• Things You Need to Know About the Flu this Season
• Iowa Methodist Medical Center Provides New Low Dose Radiation Treatment to Patients
• Iowa Methodist Sees Record Number of Babies in 48 Hours
• Powell Chemical Dependency Center receives a three-year licensure
• Remember to Just Drive
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Earns Blue Distinction National Recognition for Total Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery
• Life Flight Team Nationally Certified In Emergency Care at Iowa Health - Des Moines
• Cardiologist Joins Iowa Health - Des Moines Cardiology
• Iowa Health to Sponsor Midwest Premiere of Body Worlds Vital at the Science Center of Iowa
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Administrator Receives American College of Healthcare Executives Honors
• Drake Pharmacy and Health Sciences Honor Iowa Health - Des Moines' Brian Benson with Alumni Achievement Award
• Diabetes Education Center at Iowa Methodist Uses SMART Board Technology
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Announces 2011 Leadership
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Weight Loss Specialists Adds Medical Weight Management Program
• Iowa Lutheran Upgrades Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Iowa Lutheran Hospital Celebrates 20 Years of Open Heart Surgery
• New Medical Director Named for Iowa Methodist Transplant Center
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Breaks Ground for New Prairie Trail Clinic, Announces Other Clinic Changes to Enhance Primary and Specialty Healthcare in Ankeny
• Department of Health and Human Services Recognizes Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Blank Children's Hospital with Silver Medal of Honor
• Iowa Lutheran Hospital Family Residency Program Receives Preceptor of the Year Award
• Penn Avenue OB/GYN Providers Expand Services to West Des Moines and Altoona
• Kathy Leggett Named Iowa Hospital Hero
• Iowa Methodist Medical Center designated a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery®
• Department of Health and Human Services Awards Iowa Health - Des Moines Grant to Expand Primary Care Workforce
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Receives Federal Grant to Improve Healthcare and Economic Development for Rural Iowans
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Announces New Executive
• Extra care for moms-to-be on bed rest
• Iowa Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary: Celebrating 100 Years of Caring Service
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Named Best of Des Moines
• Powell Chemical Dependency Center Brings Bill W. and Dr. Bob to Des Moines
• Iowa Methodist Medical Center Recognized for Medical Training for Iowa Air National Guard
• Car Seat Check Up Cancelled for July 1
• Schedule School Physicals Now
• Iowa Pharmacy Association Awards Two Iowa Health - Des Moines Employees and Partners In Health Clinics
• Baby born at Iowa Lutheran Hospital Received College Savings Iowa BABY 529 Giveaway Award
• American Heart Association Seeks Women for 4th Heart Health Makeover Challenge
• Methodist West Hospital Wins Sustainable Design Award
• Iowa Hospital Association Awards Two Scholarships to Iowa Health - Des Moines Employees
• New Trail Maps Encourage Healthy Lifestyles
• Twelve Nurses Honored as Great Iowa Nurses
• First Set of Quadruplets Delivered
• Eight Years in Radiologic Education
• Iowa Health - Des Moines Bariatric Services Is Recognized For High-Quality Care
• Enhanced Robotic-Assisted Surgery Only Available at Iowa Methodist Medical Center
• Kayla's Angels: Metro Partnership Proactive in Providing AED's, Training to Community
• Iowa Lutheran Hospital has Been Awarded Accreditation by Det Norske Veritas (DNV)