The team of dedicated volunteer SHIIP counselors at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown during their Open Enrollment Period for Medicare (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) had 1,625 contacts with Medicare recipients. Counsel was given on plans they could choose from that may save them the most money throughout the year and...
Downtown Greeters: Welcoming visitors/ patients to UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown from the front desk with a smile, assisting with escorts and transports throughout the hospital and answering phones. Number of hours for 2018: 1,712 hours Early Bird Greeter: Escorts patients to their area of service and records the time the...
When did you know you wanted to be a provider? Working as a nurse at Allen Hospital began a desire in my heart to further my education and become a nurse practitioner. I admired the level of knowledge and expertise that was modeled, coupled with a high level of compassion...
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...
