This past fall, Union resident Pete Wayman was suffering from dizzy spells, fainting and months of feeling awful. After a visit with his primary care provider, Wayman was referred to Abbie Schaa, ARNP with UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Cardiology for thorough series of tests to see what may be causing...
Where is Cardiac Rehab located? We are located on the 3rd floor in the northwest corner and we overlook Main Street. What are your department hours? Theoretically we are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, we like to be flexible with our patients so really anytime from 7:30 a.m....
No one ever wants to call 911. Not only does it mean someone is in need of emergency care but it also means there will be a chain of events most likely taking you or a loved one to the hospital. Within minutes, you will have first responders, law enforcement...
Bruce Frisk 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 not feeling quite right,” says Frisk. “I felt weak, short of breath and my limbs felt like Jell-O.” Over the next few weeks,...
When did you know you wanted to be a provider? I knew I wanted to become a medical provider during nursing school. I wanted to have a deeper knowledge about the human body, illnesses and how to treat them. What’s a perfect day off work look like? My perfect day...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. The good news is, however, that many of these deaths and associated risk factors are preventable. While age, gender and family history cannot be controlled, you may be able to prevent and control elevated cholesterol and...
UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown is pleased to announce Dr. MaryBeth Anderson, MD, will join the UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Women’s Care clinic effective January 28, 2019. “UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown is very excited to welcome Dr. Anderson as a leader in our Women’s Care clinic,” said Jenni Friedly, President of...
UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown announces Dr. Joseph Toulouse, MD, will join the UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Emergency Department effective December 31, 2018. “We are very excited to have Dr. Toulouse as a part of our Marshalltown team,” said Jenni Friedly, President of UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. “Dr. Toulouse brings extensive...
The New Year is upon us, and many of us are starting fresh with a renewed interest and desire to get healthy and be more physically fit. One part of that fitness equation is improved strength. Did you know that muscle is more difficult to build and maintain as we...
The name Harper came out on top as the most popular girl’s name at UnityPoint Health hospitals this year. Coming in at number two is the name Evelyn. For the boys the name Oliver took top spot.. Coming in at number two as the most popular boy’s name is Liam....
