What does SANE stand for and what does a SANE nurse do? - Kristyn SANE stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. SANE nurses care for patients who have been sexually assaulted or abused. SANE nurses have specialized education and training and work in collaboration with the patient, law enforcement, advocates,...
Walking is a simple exercise that doesn’t require any equipment, gym membership or expensive workout clothes. But, is walking good exercise? Brenda Husemann, ARNP, UnityPoint Health, assures us walking is great exercise. She tells us the benefits of walking, recommendations to help you develop a walking routine and a few...
UnityPoint Health believes in making the best work environments possible for our over 30,000 team members in Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. Now, that work is being recognized by Becker’s Healthcare. The publication has identified UnityPoint Health as one of 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare. The list features hospitals,...
When Bridget Henken woke up in a hospital bed in a busy Emergency Department, she was very scared and confused. On a trip to Iowa to visit family, Bridget had a seizure and was transported by ambulance to UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. “When I woke up in the ER I...
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...
