UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids

04/25/2026

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04/25/2026

The Surgical Services Unit, Orthopedic and Rehab Therapy teams recently celebrated several team members who were honored with 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 following a total knee replacement experience shared by a grateful patient.

In their nomination, the patient wrote, “We wanted to thank each of you for the important role that you played in my total knee replacement. You certainly lived your motto of giving the health care you would want your loved ones to receive. My family and I wanted to say thank you!”

Congratulations to the Surgical Services, Orthopedic and Rehab Therapy teams, including Dr. Andrea Stitgen Policano, Dr. Jay Diaz Parlet and Dr. Brant Rustwick, as well as Audrey, Lilly, Madison, Dan, Barb, Krys, Demetris, Jeremy, Carrie, Kierra, Rachel and Ashley, for this well‑deserved recognition.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘱𝘩𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘈 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘎𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 – 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵. 𝘓𝘶𝘬𝘦’𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘚𝘵. 𝘓𝘶𝘬𝘦’𝘴.
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04/25/2026

We were proud to host the Executive Leadership for 5 Seasons class yesterday. Leaders had the opportunity to connect, learn and gain firsthand insight into the work happening across our organization. A special thank‑you to Dr. Payvandi for showcasing the new Heart and Vascular Center and sharing the impact this space will have on patient care.

04/24/2026

Congratulations to Ashley Vanorny UnityPoint Clinic Maternal Fetal Medicine clinic administrator. She was honored last night by Kirkwood Community College at its Celebration of Success event, which recognizes Distinguished Kirkwood Alumni for career excellence and impact.

04/24/2026

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Dr. Mike Banyasz, UnityPoint Health Emergency Medicine Physician, explains how ER wait times work, why patients are seen based on the severity of illness rather than arrival time, and what you can expect during an emergency room visit.

04/24/2026

Between end-of-school-year stress, upcoming summer schedules and life in general, burnout is hitting hard. Our expert helps you understand what you're feeling, how to set boundaries and find a better balance. https://uph.link/cc1877

Wondering if you're burned out? Explore the physical, emotional and mental signs of burnout — and find out what you can do to start feeling like yourself again, according to an expert.

04/24/2026

A scary night turned into relief for the Ironside family after their 5‑year‑old daughter, Iris, became severely dehydrated and needed emergency care.

At St. Luke’s Marion ER, they were met with calm, compassionate teamwork from nurse Quinn and Dr. Nahal Massoudi — who Jill says “treated our daughter as if she were their own.” Iris improved quickly and went home that evening.

Jill later shared her gratitude, sending a thank you message to the ER: “We know your roles are exhausting, stressful and hard. We see you working long hours and days and giving up time with your own families to save and care for ours. Your team made all the positive difference… we will be forever grateful.”

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣, 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 911 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙨𝙠 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙎𝙩. 𝙇𝙪𝙠𝙚’𝙨 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙨.

04/23/2026

We love our volunteers! Your time is the sweetest gift, and we're so happy you share it with us. Whether you're here to help others, give back to your community, find your sparkle, make new buddies, learn something cool about yourself or just try something fun, we're thrilled you chose UnityPoint Health. https://uph.link/Volunteer

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! We are excited to partner with Critter Crusaders on a new can shed return initiative. This is just one of the ways we’re working together to reduce waste and care for our communities and the environment. 🌎

04/22/2026

Dr. Madia Russillo, otolaryngologist with Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Ear, Nose & Throat, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the signs, symptoms and risk factors of head and neck cancer, as well as how the HPV vaccine plays an important role in preventing it.

For more information on ENT services provided at PCI call (319) 399-2022. For more information on services and resources available for cancer patients, call (319) 558-4876 or visit communitycancercenter.org

04/22/2026

Alix, a nurse with St. Luke’s Hospital Float Pool, was recently honored with a DAISY Award. She was nominated by a patient who shared how Alix’s compassionate advocacy made a lasting impact during multiple hospital stays while undergoing leukemia treatment and managing chronic pain.

Her nominator shared, “Alix has taken care of me at least half a dozen times now on several units, and she always advocates for me. She will sit in my room and make it feel relaxing and comforting every time. When I was struggling greatly with pain and nausea, she didn’t leave my side until she knew I was in better shape and could relax. She would message doctors with many different suggestions to help ease my ailments. Her level of compassion, caring and true love for her job stands out. I had such horrible PTSD from a previous, different hospital, and Alix helped rid me of the anxiety I had for staying days at a time in the hospital. She is a true blessing.”

04/21/2026

Tick season has started, and bites that cause Lyme don't always produce a rash. Watch for these symptoms. https://uph.link/7e50d9

Learn everything you need to know about Lyme disease transmission, symptoms, treatment and prevention.