UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

04/21/2026

A Clive family suffered an unimaginable loss last year when their sweet boy Archie was found unresponsive in a crib at daycare.
As they continue to grieve, they have found a way to focus their pain toward helping others, just as Archie helped others when his organs were donated.

As we wrap up Donate Life Month, please keep Archie’s family in your thoughts.

To learn more about our transplant center, please visit: http://ms.spr.ly/6182v8EJn

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.

04/20/2026

🌟 Happy National Volunteer Week! 🌟

Volunteers generously donate their time and talents throughout every corner of our hospitals. From assisting patients and managing schedules to organizing supplies and everything in between, we could not provide the care we do without our amazing volunteers. 💙

This week is a celebration of everything volunteers make possible! We are grateful for the heart and care they fill our halls with every day! 🥰

04/18/2026

The truth on whether tanning beds boost vitamin D and help you avoid sunburns.

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.

04/17/2026

Thank You Iowa Realty! 🌟

This week, the UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Foundation presented Iowa Realty with the Philanthropist of the Year Award for their outstanding generosity. For 20 years, Iowa Realty served as the presenting sponsor of Festival of Trees & Lights. Together, their team has helped raise more than $1.1 million to support programs, Child Life services and patient care across Central Iowa. 💙

04/17/2026

Location, location, location. For proper healing, don't skip the stitch on these areas of the body. https://uph.link/kx5

How do you know when a cut needs stitches? What happens if you don't get stitches? Learn everything you need to know about stitches from a UnityPoint Health doctor.

04/16/2026

Celebrate Earth Day with discounted plants! 🌿 🌎

Next week from April 20-24, you can get 20% off all plants at the UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Gift Shops. You don't want to miss the beautiful foliage and blooms on display! Enjoy a new plant to liven up your space or gift a plant to someone special.

Proceeds go back to the hospital, providing support to patients and families. 💙

04/16/2026

Our occupational therapists are with patients every step of the way — providing personalized care and support to help them get back to the life they love. 💙

04/16/2026

Gut imbalances, hormonal shifts and toxin exposure — learn how these drive chronic inflammation and increase your risk. https://uph.link/bom

Explore the top 8 autoimmune diseases, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options from UnityPoint Health experts.

04/15/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for the annual UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Donor Recognition Event! 💙

We were honored to recognize two donors whose decades of support have transformed countless lives:

🏆Philanthropist of the Year - Iowa Realty
🏆Legacy of Impact - Sheri Avis Horner

A heartfelt thank you to these incredible award recipients and all who continue to support our mission. Your generosity paves the way for expert, compassionate care and continued growth, supporting patients every step of the way. 💕

📸 Check out more pictures from the evening: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR6KJ

04/15/2026

Are itchy ears really a sign of perimenopause? https://uph.link/kg5

If you’ve noticed unexpected changes in your body and mood, and the once predictable rhythm of your menstrual cycle is now off beat, you could be in perimenopause. This transitional period before menopause brings both physical and emotional changes.

04/14/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tyler Schwiesow on his new role as Executive Director of the Des Moines Area Medical Education Consortium and Assistant Dean for the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Des Moines branch campus, following the retirement of Dr. Ken Cheyne.

A longtime UnityPoint Clinic hospitalist and educator, Dr. Schwiesow brings 20 years of experience, including a decade as Internal Medicine Residency Program Director. His leadership will help continue advancing medical education across Central Iowa.

The DMEC is the only University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine branch campus in Iowa and a long-standing partnership between UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, Broadlawns Medical Center and the Veterans Affairs Central Iowa Health Care System. Since 1993, it has trained nearly 350 medical students, with 75 to 100 rotating in Des Moines each year, strengthening Iowa’s physician workforce.

We’re excited for what’s ahead under Dr. Schwiesow’s leadership and grateful to Dr. Cheyne for the strong foundation he leaves behind.
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