By Jessica da Silva, RD, LD at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Food police, that is how many view dietitians. Maybe you have seen a dietitian or have been referred to a dietitian by your physician and are hesitant to make an appointment. Instead of worrying about us judging you and...
It’s a ritual many of us use to wake up in the mornings: caffeine. Whether you prefer your coffee black or you reach for an energy drink to jump-start your day, there’s a chance you’re getting too much of a good thing. Is caffeine bad for you? Janae Brown, ARNP,...
Health care credentials, or the letters behind names, can be confusing. What does MD stand for? What is a DO? What is a nurse practitioner versus a physician assistant? We’ve asked a panel of UnityPoint Health experts to answer these questions, helping you learn more about your care team. What...
MARSHALLTOWN – UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown announces three new mid-level providers, Andrew Dolfie, PA, Ryan Foulkes, ARNP, and Rachel Clark, ARNP will be joining the UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Emergency Department beginning in April. These providers join the existing Emergency Department team which includes Drs. Lance VanGundy, Ross Huffman and...
MARSHALLTOWN – UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown will begin offering Hematology and Oncology services on the second and fourth Wednesday’s beginning March 14, 2018. UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hematology/Oncology is located in the Multi-Specialty department on the third floor of the clinic building at 405 E. Main Street, Marshalltown. Dr. Bilal...
Why did you start seeing a dietitian with the NEW FOCUS program? “I couldn’t do anything and felt that I was at the do or die time. I couldn’t put my socks on in the morning without struggling and I didn’t think I would be able to go hunting for...
In this age of technology and devices, it seems the thought of work-life balance is going to the wayside, and it’s shifting to the idea of work-life blend. So, what’s the difference between work-life balance and work-life blend? UnityPoint Health Psychiatrist Cornelius Gucfa, MD, differentiates the two concepts and offers...
By Nancy Schive, RD, LD at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown National Nutrition Month is a nutrition and education campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The goal of the campaign is to help people realize the importance of making healthy, informed food choices and develop...
Roger Green didn’t realize how much his quality of life would improve until he visited UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. “I was in a lot of pain and I was really uncomfortable,” says Green. “I had my right hip replaced but the pain still persisted.” Doctors determined Green also had a...
Our bodies are amazing, but sometimes they need a little bit of help. If you’ve had a cholesterol check recently, your doctor may have discussed adding a statin to your daily routine to help reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke. You might be wondering, can you stop...
