UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids

03/11/2026

Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and recently became the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50. Returning to the podcast today is Dr. Douglas Purdy, gastroenterologist with St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, to discuss colon cancer screening, treatment and more.

If you are 45 years or older, talk to your primary care provider today about scheduling your screening colonoscopy with St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, or fill out this form to request a colonoscopy >> https://uph.link/Gastroenterology-Screening-Form

If you’ve been diagnosed with colon cancer, or any type of cancer, the Nassif Community Cancer Center is here for you. To learn more about its extensive offering of support services, call (319) 558-4876 or visit communitycancercenter.org.

03/10/2026

The truth on whether tanning beds boost vitamin D and help you avoid sunburns. https://uph.link/d1c81d

Even though we know that UV rays are the primary cause of skin related cancers, individuals still choose to expose themselves on a regular basis. Before you schedule your next tanning session, make sure you know about the dangers of tanning, both indoors and out.

03/09/2026

St. Luke's Foundation 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 applications are open until 𝟱/𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻. Visit bit.ly/STL-RHCGrant2026 to apply and view eligibility requirements.

03/09/2026

Today, team members attended the Annual City of Marion, Iowa Government – State of the City Address with Mayor Nick AbouAssaly. This civic luncheon highlighted the exciting progress, growth, and future developments happening across Marion.

With our Marion ER, strong primary care, and urgent care presence, we’re proud to support and stay engaged in the communities we serve.

03/09/2026

Our people are amazing, and we’re honored to celebrate five years 5️⃣ as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare. Becker's Hospital Review chooses organizations that foster a supportive work environment, professional growth and well-being at work and home. We’re proud to be in such good company. https://uph.link/bmi

Check out our job openings. https://uph.link/JoinOurTeam

03/09/2026

From thyroid to iron levels, here’s why you’re always chilly. https://uph.link/b03816

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.

03/08/2026

Congratulations to 𝗔𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 - 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲, who received a 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 award.

Her nominator said "Alyssa, thank you so much for your care & support and for listening to me, dealing with my 50 million questions in a one question visit!
This is not nearly enough to say THANK YOU for all you do.”

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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03/07/2026

Some of our team members and their family members spent the morning celebrating Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

This month is all about raising awareness for the importance of screening and early detection. If you're due for a screening, talk with your provider and schedule your colonoscopy today!

03/07/2026

In February, 176 sweet babies were born at St. Luke's! Pre-register for your upcoming delivery or learn more about our birth center by visiting www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/maternity.aspx

03/07/2026

Can you actually make up for lost sleep? https://uph.link/803c1d

03/06/2026

Thanks to St. Luke's Circle of Friends for joining us for our recent "Coffee with the Circle." This group consists of alumni, St. Luke's Auxiliary members and former/retired employees, board members and volunteers who share a desire to stay connected. We gather for organizational updates, educational opportunities, social events, tours…and more.

This event included updates from St. Luke's Health Care Foundation President Mary Klinger and St. Luke's President Casey Greene; information about our Nutrition Room campaign by Director of Women's and Children's Health Kathy Manderscheid and NICU Manager Jenny Haverly; along with insights about our K9 initiative with Security Manger Andrew Novotny.

Want to learn more? Contact Mary Klinger: (319) 369-7771 or mary.klinger@unitypoint.org

03/06/2026

Dan Lose began his career at UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids in 2014, serving as an RN in the Admission Center. During his time here, he built strong relationships and gained valuable experience.

In 2015, an opportunity to step into a nurse manager role at another organization presented itself and Dan decided to pursue it, a move that led to a decade of growth and leadership development.

Still, something meaningful kept pulling him back to St. Luke's.

In December 2025, Dan returned to UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids as the Acute Adult Services Director.

"The return has been everything I hoped it would be," he said. "The people have been welcoming and supportive from the interview, through the hiring process, and throughout my first month on the job. I can see and appreciate our FOCUS values in daily interactions."

When asked what he would tell someone considering a career at UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids, Dan didn't hesitate.

"I believe it starts with the people. The small things — making eye contact, saying 'hi' in the hallways, how team members talk with one another and work collaboratively, the unwavering commitment to our patients and team members from the senior executive team — all of it shows that we are an organization that values the right things. We're committed to helping every team member live out their 'why' in healthcare."