When did you know you wanted to be a provider? My father is a veterinarian, and mother is a nurse. I followed my dream by watching their dedication to their patients every day I grew up. I knew I wanted to solve complex medical cases in a multi-disciplinary approach. What...
MARSHALLTOWN – The Wound Healing Center at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown, a member of the Healogics network, is participating in the Healogics National Diabetes Campaign from October 30 to November 3. One of Healogics-managed Centers; UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Wound Healing Center offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic...
Beginning November 1st, Dr. Arnold Delbridge and Dr. James Crouse of Cedar Valley Medical Specialists will be starting Orthopedic coverage at UnityPoint Health—Marshalltown! They will be practicing in the Multi-Specialty department located on the third floor of the clinic building located at 405 E. Main St. in Marshalltown. To schedule...
Fighting and preventing breast cancer is a personal decision, especially when considering bilateral (double) mastectomy, the complete removal of both breast tissues. Mattie Testroet, ARNP, UnityPoint Health, answers questions surrounding double mastectomy, including what you might not know about the procedure. Can anyone fighting breast cancer have a double mastectomy?...
MARSHALLTOWN – UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown announces Dr. Ross Huffman, DO, will return to the UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Emergency Department effective Tuesday, October 31, 2017. “UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown is very excited to welcome Dr. Ross Huffman back as a physician leader in our Emergency Department,” said Dustin Wright,...
MARSHALLTOWN, IA – Paramedic Jim Hicklin and EMT KC Tuttle were in for a surprise when they were dispatched to Melbourne, IA late Friday night. Little did they know that by the end of their trip, they were going to deliver their first baby in the field for UnityPoint Health...
Breast Cancer….a very scary set of words. There has been a lot of controversy lately on the benefits of mammography and talk about changing the recommendations. Patients would like the facts or odds about getting breast cancer. Here are some simple facts about breast cancer. 75% of women diagnosed with...
Children younger than 4 years old are at the highest risk of choking, since they haven’t quite mastered chewing. But, do you know which foods to avoid feeding your toddler or how to identify unsafe foods for babies? Pediatrician Catie Sandberg, DO, UnityPoint Health, identifies 10 foods not to give...
By Annie, dietetic intern at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown Root vegetables are becoming more and more common in recipes, but did you know that they add more than just taste to your dish? The most common types of root vegetables are sweet potatoes, beets, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, carrots, ginger, and...
Health insurance is confusing. There are all sorts of acronyms to learn, and lately, you may have noticed more of an emphasis on high-deductible health plans (HDHP). High-deductible health plans can be more affordable for both you and your employer. However, they might not be right for everyone. Sarah Fenimore,...
