UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

12/16/2025

Antiviral meds can shave off sick time when you've got the flu. However, there's a small window for when they work best. https://uph.link/w9l

Influenza spreads every year, and despite your best efforts to wash your hands and guard against germs, there’s still no guarantee you won’t get it. Learn how to treat the flu, including what you can do at home and when you need to see a doctor.

12/16/2025

Congratulations to our DAISY Award winner, Michelle W., RN, from lactation services at Iowa Methodist Medical Center who was nominated by a patient for compassionate care. 🌼

The nomination read, “I was struggling to breastfeed my baby. In those early days I felt overwhelmed, exhausted and desperate for guidance. I booked an appointment hoping to learn positions and techniques but what I found in Michelle was so much more. She gave me confidence, hope and the strength I needed at one of the most vulnerable times of my life. Michelle not only gave me practical guidance but also restored my self-belief as she met me with compassion, patience and understanding. She even prepared a personalized “cheat sheet” so I could feel supported at home. In just four sessions, I went from struggling and doubting myself to exclusively breastfeeding my baby. Every strategy she shared worked like magic, not because it was easy, but because she knew exactly how to guide me. Today, if I can feel whole as a mother, it’s because of Michelle. She helped me reclaim my confidence and joy in motherhood. Both my son and I will forever be thankful for her care, dedication and heart.”

Way to go, Michelle!

12/15/2025

Meet Katherine Crowley, BSN, RN, from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Blank Children's Hospital - this week’s UnityPoint Health – Des Moines featured team member. If you are looking for a career opportunity with us, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6187lpoxd

12/13/2025

It's making headlines again. Sound on for recognizing whooping cough. 🔉 https://uph.link/yyx

12/13/2025

Santa made a special stop to visit families of our UnityPoint Health team members this week! 🎅✨ From sharing Christmas wishes to meeting our festive therapy dogs, it was a day full of holiday fun for those who stopped by!

12/12/2025

Your generosity turns care into comfort. ❤️

As we close out the year, your gift helps patients and families facing their hardest moments feel a little less alone. Every dollar brings hope and compassion to patients like Abigail. ✨
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12/12/2025

Is your mid-day crash from stress or a glucose spike? 😴 If holiday treats are making your blood sugar a little too merry this season, know the signs of unchecked levels. https://uph.link/uk1

What does high blood sugar feel like and how can you flush sugar out of your system quickly? Learn the common causes of hyperglycemia, with and without diabetes, and when to talk to your doctor.

12/11/2025

Fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, cold intolerance - do you have Hashimoto's? You need this blood test to confirm the autoimmune condition, and antibodies alone don't mean a sure diagnosis. https://uph.link/34e6a5

Dr. Reddy, endocrinologist with UnityPoint Health, shares common early warning signs of thyroid problems in women and explains when to talk to your doctor.

12/09/2025

Kiddos sometimes experience a symptom of another highly contagious virus. 🤢 https://uph.link/iyk

It’s difficult to watch your child suffer through a virus, especially when you think it could be the flu. Learn the two key identifiers of influenza type A in children and ways to treat the symptoms.

12/06/2025

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12/06/2025

🚨 Shop 50% off all holiday items at the UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Gift Shops!

Starting Monday, December 8 through the end of the month, take half-off all your favorite holiday merchandise. Whether you buy festive decor or holiday gifts, your shopping directly supports patients and families at our hospitals. 💕

12/05/2025

Each item in our Holiday Gift Guide brings comfort and hope to patients and their families. From gift cards that provide a warm meal to life-saving technology, your generosity eases the burden for patients during some of their hardest moments. 💙

✨ Shop the gift guide: give.unitypoint.org/uphgiftguide25. Thank you for sharing your kindness this holiday season.

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