The UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Auxiliary is having its annual Chicken Pot Pie sale, and orders may be placed at the main entrance of the hospital downtown or by calling (641) 753-2706. The cost is $10 for a 10-inch pot pie or $27 for three pies. They can be picked...
With all the conflicting nutrition information available, making healthy choices can be confusing. One topic all experts agree on is trans fats – they have no known health benefits and should be limited in our diet as much as possible. According to the American Heart Association, there are small amounts...
Will you be eligible for Medicare soon? Have you been on Medicare and would like to understand it better? Do you help a family member with Medicare issues? If so, “Welcome to Medicare” is for you. It’s a two-hour seminar on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m....
Penny Hoffman has dedicated her nursing career to the Marshalltown community. Now, everyone is giving back. Hoffman has been named the latest recipient of the Daisy Award, which rewards excellence in nursing and recognizes the clinical skills, extraordinary compassion and care exhibited by nurses every day. From an early age,...
August is Kids Eat Right Month. School will be starting back up, which often means busier schedules for families. Despite this, it is still important to focus on healthful eating and active lifestyles. The Kids Eat Right campaign is a great opportunity to get children involved with meal planning/prep, while...
All patients of Deer Creek Family Care will be seen at UnityPoint Health Family Medicine – Tama/Toledo as the two clinics merge Monday. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as our staff makes the transition to this shared location at 1307 S Broadway St. in Toledo. Melissa Pearson, ARNP will provide care...
Have you been down the yogurt aisle lately? It seems more kinds appear with each trip to the store. Variety can be a good thing, but it’s confusing when you’re trying to make good choices. If your goal is to improve your health through good food choices, add yogurt to...
To Our Patients and Communities at UnityPoint Health, You may have seen our recent announcement regarding a potential partnership with Sanford Health, a health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As a result, you might be wondering a couple things, like, “Who is Sanford?” and “What’s going to happen...
United States Congresswoman Abby Finkenhauer visited UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown in support of the Keeping Physicians Saving Patients Act of 2019. This bill aims to update and improve the accuracy of data used to calculate Medicare and physician work geographic practice cost indexes. It will also help address the shortage...
UnityPoint Health® – Deer Creek Family Care Clinic in Toledo is set to merge with UnityPoint Health Family Medicine – Tama/Toledo. The two clinics will operate together as UnityPoint Health Family Medicine – Tama/Toledo from the clinic location at 1307 S. Broadway, Toledo beginning July 8. “We are pleased to...
