For some people, like Rita Hartung, having discussions about end-of-life care comes naturally, due to her personal nature and previous life experiences. Rita’s first husband, Wally, was diagnosed with cancer after they had been married for 22 years. This led to honest conversations about the types of care both he...
You try your best to prevent them, but bug bites happen. Between the stings, swelling and itching, it can be hard to know which type of bug is to blame and how to treat symptoms. Thomas Serbousek, MD, UnityPoint Health, helps identify common bug bites and offers advice on how...
MARSHALLTOWN – Dr. Russell Adams, MD, has been named Chief Medical Officer of UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown effective immediately. In this role, Dr. Adams will be responsible for patient safety and overseeing programs and strategies designed to promote and improve quality, while reducing the cost of care delivered. “We are...
MARSHALLTOWN – The Wound Healing Center at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The fourth annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 5 to June 9. One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers; UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown...
MARSHALLTOWN – Central Iowa Healthcare is now officially known as UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown, effective May 1, 2017. UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown is an affiliate of UnityPoint Health – Waterloo. In addition to the new name, UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown has announced its new Board of Trustees for 2017. The...
MARSHALLTOWN – It is a new day in healthcare for the city of Marshalltown and surrounding communities. UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown, formerly known as Central Iowa Healthcare, welcomed its first newborn on Monday, May 1 at 7:59 a.m. Proud parents Rachael and Ethan Pfantz of State Center, IA welcomed the...
MARSHALLTOWN -- Christopher Hawkins, RN, BSN, of State Center, has been appointed Director of Nursing with UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Hawkins was most recently the Director of the following patient care units; Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Wound Care and Nursing Administration at Central Iowa Healthcare, now...
Marshalltown, IA – Jennifer Havens, CEO of Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) has been appointed Interim CEO of UnityPoint Health Marshalltown effective May 1, 2017. On May 15, Ms. Havens will transition into a dual role as Vice President of Operations of UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown and CEO of Grundy...
UnityPoint Health – Waterloo Selected as Successful Bidder For Central Iowa Healthcare Marshalltown, IA - The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa in Des Moines has initially approved a plan submitted by Central Iowa Healthcare (CIH) in which UnityPoint Health – Waterloo will purchase substantially all...
