UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

01/27/2026

This is the #1 mistake women tend to make during a heart attack.💔 https://uph.link/2934ab

01/26/2026

This past Thursday team members came together to celebrate the 2025 accomplishments of our Primary Stroke Center and Stroke Teams. During the celebration, the Stroke Team Quality Hero Award was presented to Kayley Myers, the Physician Stroke Quality Advocate Award went to Dr. Ryan Holdsworth and Dr. Calvin Hansen was recognized for his many years of dedicated service and leadership on the stroke team.

Delivering the highest quality, evidence-based care for stroke patients takes a team of professionals across a wide range of roles, and we are proud to have such an outstanding group here at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines. Iowa Radiology

01/26/2026

Here's how to tell if you're purely a social drinker or your habits are concerning. https://uph.link/f9b0e4

A drink or two with friends, a glass of wine with dinner or a beer after a long day — it's a common way to relax and socialize. But how much is too much? Learn the difference between low-risk drinking, binge drinking and alcoholism.

01/24/2026

With frigid temps this weekend, we're answering the age-old question. 🥶 https://uph.link/e686be

Can you really catch a cold from the cold? Learn the truth behind this popular question and which home remedy cold treatments actually work.

01/24/2026

🌟 Volunteer with us! 🌟

Volunteers are an essential part of the hospital experience. Whether you deliver fresh flowers to a patient or provide a friendly greeting as someone walks through the doors, you can make days brighter for those receiving care. 💐 🥰

There are many ways you can give your time and make a difference - and we would love to help you find your perfect fit! 💙 Join these smiling faces and become a volunteer today: bit.ly/VolunteerUPH-DSM

01/23/2026

What's the danger zone for a child's fever? Find out. https://uph.link/6c96cd

Learn from a doctor what's considered a fever in a child, how to bring down a fever at home and when to worry about fever symptoms in a child.

01/23/2026

Norovirus: It's awful, super contagious and seems like everybody has it right now. Here's how you can feel better, faster. https://uph.link/x8z

What are the symptoms of stomach flu (norovirus) and how can you get rid of it quickly? Learn everything you need to know from our medical expert.

01/22/2026

Doctors recommend these 3 vitamins, and it's super easy to get them naturally. Just add these 4 foods to your cart. 🛒 https://uph.link/4hk

Interested in building your body’s defenses against germs and sickness? Focusing on a few key areas will better your chances of staying healthy. Learn about easy immune system boosters you can begin practicing today, as well as the ways you might be weakening your immune system.

01/21/2026

From the flu to RSV, our pediatric ER doc breaks down the "big 5" viruses we're seeing right now.🏥🚨https://uph.link/Vaccinations

01/20/2026

Congratulations to our latest DAISY Award winner, Maddie Z., RN, from the NICU at Blank Children’s Hospital who was nominated by a patient’s family for compassionate care. 🌼

The nomination read, “Maddie was so compassionate and kind to our family during our final days with our newborn twins. She was especially a comfort to my wife at times when I had to step out for a minute, if I was across the room or if I had my hands full with one of the babies that I couldn’t make it over in time when she needed comforting. Maddie stepped in to hold the babies on their final day when I needed to step away and called me when they thought the twins had taken their final breaths. My wife hasn’t had time to fully articulate what these moments meant to her, and I imagine she may never be able to completely put into words how grateful we are for the attention and comfort given by someone we had only met a few days earlier.”

Amazing work, Maddie!

01/19/2026

The UnityPoint Clinic Weight Loss - West Des Moines will be closing at 12 p.m., today, January 19, due to a water main break.

01/17/2026

UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball is excited to announce an anonymous $1 Million gift, establishing the organization's first-ever endowment. The endowment allows Eyerly Ball leadership to invest in programs, services and staff. This sustained investment provides flexibility to respond quickly to patient needs and strengthens mental health care in our community. 💙

"Unrestricted support like this allows us to meet people where they are, adapt to evolving needs and make thoughtful investments that create lasting impact for the individuals and families we serve." – Cynthia Steidl-Bishop, Eyerly Ball President.