Broadlawns Medical Center

04/24/2026

Thank you to our Hole and Bogey Sponsors, ServiceMaster by Rice, Waste Connections, PinHigh, and Community State Bank for supporting the 36th Annual Broadlawns Golf Outing. ⛳️

Your support will directly contribute to providing accessible, cost-effective, and high-quality healthcare for our community. Together, we can ensure that every patient gets the care they deserve.

Join us in our mission. Register here: https://bit.ly/4bHn2H4

04/23/2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Katie Anderson

This National Volunteer Week, we’re highlighting the people who make Broadlawns feel welcoming.

Meet Katie Anderson, a front desk volunteer.

Katie started volunteering with Broadlawns earlier this year. She has been a patient with the hospital for years. She said that she heard about volunteer opportunities and jumped at the chance.

“Everyone has been a big help. The staff is so nice,” she said.

As a front desk volunteer, Katie is often the first face that patients see. She helps patients find their appointment location or guides them to the correct place for immediate care.

“If you ever thought about being part of a hospital, volunteering is a great place to start,” Katie said.

Interested in volunteering? Learn more at: https://www.broadlawns.org/careers/volunteers

04/23/2026

It’s Medical Laboratory Professionals Week. 🔬

Behind nearly every diagnosis is a lab result. From routine tests to more complex work, lab professionals help turn information into answers providers can act on.

At Broadlawns, our lab team works closely with care teams to support timely, accurate decisions for patients across our clinics and hospital.

Thank you to our lab professionals who make this work possible every day.

Learn more about lab services at Broadlawns: www.broadlawns.org/clinics-and-services/lab

04/22/2026

April is Counseling Awareness Month.

When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, counseling can help you make sense of what you are experiencing and find a way forward.

At Broadlawns, our licensed counselors provide care that is tailored to each person. We meet you where you are and work with you to build a plan that fits your needs. Learn more: https://www.broadlawns.org/clinics-and-services/mental-health

04/21/2026

Volunteer Week Spotlight: Diane Momberg-Odom

This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognizing the volunteers who help create a welcoming experience across Broadlawns.

Meet Diane Momberg-Odom, a volunteer in the Gift Shop.

Diane started volunteering in 2022. She has a long history with Broadlawns, having worked here two separate times before in Medical Records and Medical Transcription.

“Volunteering here has been a fun way to get out of the house,” Diane said. “It’s a way for me to meet new people and to reconnect with old co-workers.”

Some of her favorite tasks to do in the Gift Shop include building seasonal displays, restocking, and helping people find what they need. “Everyone is so nice,” she said.

Outside of Broadlawns, Diane enjoys volunteering at the Young Women’s Resource Center Book Sale and at the Iowa Craft Beer Tent at the Iowa State Fair. You can find her reading, putting puzzles together, and traveling with her family.

Thank you, Diane, for the years of service that you've brought to Broadlawns.

If you are interested in volunteering at Broadlawns, learn more at: https://www.broadlawns.org/careers/volunteers

04/20/2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Sheila Davis

This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognizing the volunteers who help create a welcoming experience across Broadlawns.

Meet Sheila Davis, a volunteer in the Gift Shop.

Sheila began volunteering last December after being encouraged by her granddaughter, Karissa Barnabo, Creative Marketing Manager at Broadlawns.

“I wanted my grandma to get involved with the community after moving back to Iowa following 20 years in Arizona,” Karissa said.

Since starting, Sheila has built connections with staff and visitors.

“I enjoy visiting with the people and trying to make them happy,” she said. “It’s been a great opportunity.”

Outside of Broadlawns, Sheila enjoys spoiling her grand pups and working in her garden.

The Gift Shop is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and say hello to Sheila and the team. All Gift Shop proceeds support the Broadlawns Foundation and patient care programs.

If you are interested in volunteering at Broadlawns, learn more at: https://www.broadlawns.org/careers/volunteers

Thank you, Sheila, for the hard work and smiles that you bring to Broadlawns.

04/19/2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Owen

This National Volunteer Week, we’re recognizing the volunteers who help create a welcoming and supportive experience for our patients and visitors.

Meet Deb Owen, a front desk greeter.

Deb is a graduate of the Broadlawns Nursing School, class of 1972, and began volunteering last October. After missing her nursing career, she chose to return to a hospital setting and stay connected to the work she has always valued. In her role, Deb helps patients and families find their way to appointments and get where they need to go. She finds the experience both rewarding and uplifting.

“The people, patients, and staff are a great bunch of folks! Everyone is friendly and willing to help,” she said.

Outside of Broadlawns, Deb volunteers at her church and supports residents in local nursing care facilities.

Volunteers like Deb play an important role in helping patients feel welcomed, supported, and cared for. If you are interested in volunteering, learn more at: www.broadlawns.org/careers/volunteers

Thank you, Deb, for the dedication you continue to bring to Broadlawns.

04/17/2026

Black women are more likely to have serious health problems during pregnancy and after.

These gaps affect families in our community.

Black Maternal Health Week focuses on this and the need to change it.

At Broadlawns, we see the impact on families in our community and are working to support safer care for every mom and baby.

If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby and something feels off, do not ignore it. Get medical care right away.

If you are supporting a mom, listen to her and take her concerns seriously.

Better outcomes start with being heard, supported, and taken seriously.

Learn more about pregnancy and childbirth care: https://www.broadlawns.org/clinics-and-services/maternity

04/17/2026

Thank you to our Par and Hole-in-One Sponsors, Ziegler Power Systems, Des Moines University Continuing Medical Education, Revco Solutions, and Foster Group for supporting the 36th Annual Broadlawns Golf Outing. ⛳️

Enjoy a day on the course this June and support the Broadlawns Foundation’s efforts to expand critical dental care for local veterans. The Veterans Dental Initiative will provide urgent oral health needs that are often not covered by VA benefits.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4bHn2H4

04/16/2026

This week is World Immunization Week. Vaccines remain one of the most effective tools in public health. According to the World Health Organization, they have saved an estimated 150 million lives over the past 50 years.

At Broadlawns, we’re recognizing this by hosting a Vaccine Clinic and Resource Fair this Saturday, April 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Medical Office Building (Primary Care Clinic)
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines

This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required.

Join us to get up to date on vaccines and connect with helpful community resources.

04/15/2026

Getting back to everyday life after an injury, surgery, or ongoing condition takes time and support.

Occupational therapy helps patients rebuild the skills needed for daily routines—whether that’s getting dressed, preparing meals, returning to work, or safely moving through the day.

At Broadlawns, our therapy team works one-on-one with patients to create personalized plans that support recovery, independence, and long-term health.

Learn more about occupational therapy and schedule an appointment with a member of our Physical & Occupational Therapy team here: https://bit.ly/3QieePy

04/13/2026

A well-deserved recognition for someone we’re lucky to have at Broadlawns.

Dr. Hayley Harvey has been named an Inspiring Women of Iowa Confidence Award finalist by the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Her work caring for patients and mentoring future clinicians has a lasting impact across our community.

Congratulations, Dr. Harvey.

Inspiring Women of Iowa Confidence Award Finalist: Hayley L. Harvey

Section Chief and Director of Dental Education, Broadlawns Medical Center Dental Clinic

“Across every interaction, Dr. Haley Harvey exemplifies confidence that strengthens everyone around her. Dr. Harvey builds confidence in others by first restoring it in those who have lost it. At Broadlawns Medical Center, where she is Section Chief and Director of Dental Education in the Department of Oral Medicine, she has cared for countless patients who arrive with challenges and insecurity about their oral health. Her skillful, compassionate treatment allows people to smile freely again, often changing how they see themselves and how they step into the world. Her leadership in helping create Broadlawns’ new 22-operatory dental clinic expanded access dramatically, giving even more individuals the chance to reclaim their confidence through restored health. As Adjunct Faculty at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Dr. Harvey helps young professionals develop belief in themselves. She teaches and mentors dental students and dental assistant trainees. Under her guidance, they learn to trust their judgment, speak with authority, and provide care with assurance and empathy. Students frequently share that Dr. Harvey was the mentor who gave them the confidence to see themselves as capable clinicians and leaders. Dr. Harvey is equally committed to inspiring confidence in women and girls throughout the community. Through her involvement with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jack and Jill of America, Investing in My Future, and programs that celebrate cultural identity and youth leadership, she shows young women what is possible when they embrace their talents and step forward with purpose. Her presence communicates that these young women belong, are good enough and can succeed in life. Her decade of service as a Major in the Army National Guard further demonstrates the steady confidence she models. She has served our nation with strength and integrity, reinforcing the confidence we place in those who protect our communities. Dr. Hayley Harvey does not simply carry herself with confidence. She cultivates it in others. She empowers patients, lifts up students, and shows women and girls what confident, values-driven leadership looks like.”

Stay tuned for her podcast episode later today with The Noll Wilson Group.