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- 01-2-2025
Why Am I Cold All the Time? 11 Underlying Causes of Cold Intolerance
Discover the common reasons for feeling cold all the time, including potential medical conditions, lifestyle factors and when to seek medical advice. Learn how to address cold intolerance, according to a doctor.- Primary Care
- Women's Health
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- Press Release
- 12-19-2024
Three UnityPoint Health Clinical Leaders Named Becker’s ‘CMOs to Know’
UnityPoint Health is proud to announce three clinical leaders have been named “Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to Know” for 2025 by a national industry publication.
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- Article
- 12-18-2024
When to Worry About Bloody Noses in Adults and Children
While most nosebleeds aren’t caused by anything serious, it’s concerning if there's head pain with your nosebleed, or if you have a history of high blood pressure. Learn more about common bloody nose causes and how to manage them.- Primary Care
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- 12-18-2024
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on Your Body?
Drinking alcohol is often associated with socializing and relaxation, but its effects on the body and overall health can be far more damaging than many realize. Alcohol disrupts nearly every system in the body, impairing judgment, weakening the immune system, and interfering with vital organ functions. Learn about the effects of alcohol on your body, according to a medical expert, so you can make informed choices about alcohol and your well-being.
- Addiction Medicine
- Primary Care
- Nutrition
- Dietetics
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- Article
- 11-26-2024
Surprising Causes of Weight Gain and When to Worry
Discover the surprising causes of weight gain beyond diet and exercise. Learn when to be concerned and how to take control of your health with expert insights from UnityPoint Health.- Women's Health
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- Press Release
- 11-19-2024
Four UnityPoint Health Hospitals Earn Performance Leadership Awards
Four UnityPoint Health affiliated hospitals have earned 2024 Performance Leadership Awards by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Performance Leadership Awards celebrate rural hospitals that rank in the top 25% nationwide for Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective.- Press Releases
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- Press Release
- 11-15-2024
UnityPoint Health - Bettendorf Enrolls First Patient in U.S. Trial for New Peripheral Arterial Disease Treatment
UnityPoint Health is proud to announce the first case of a new treatment for calcified peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in the United States was performed at UnityPoint Health – Bettendorf. The study will test the effectiveness of a device that uses low intensity, high frequency pressure waves to break up calcified plaque in the arteries and restore blood flow.- Press Releases
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- Press Release
- 11-13-2024
Four UnityPoint Health Nursing Leaders Named Becker’s ‘CNOs to Know’
UnityPoint Health is proud to announce four nursing leaders have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Chief Nursing Officers to Know” list for 2024.- Press Releases
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- Press Release
- 11-12-2024
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Named Best Hospital in Iowa by Newsweek
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is the number one hospital in Iowa according to the Newsweek/Statista “America’s Best in State Hospital’s” list for 2025. This is the seventh time St. Luke’s has been named to Newsweek’s Best Hospital’s list since it started in 2019 and the first time in state’s the top spot.- Press Releases
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- 11-7-2024
What are the Best and Worst Foods to Balance Blood Sugar?
Some foods can help keep your blood sugar steady, while others send it soaring. A registered dietitian with UnityPoint Health breaks down which foods help and hinder your blood sugar control, so you know what to eat to feel your best.- Endocrinology
- Diabetes
- Nutrition