John Stoddard Cancer Center

02/26/2026

"Stoddard does a great job of doctoring the whole person - mind, body and spirit."

Hear from a patient about their experience at Stoddard Cancer Center and the care that stood beside them every step of the way. ❤️

02/25/2026

Take a look at the highlights from our 2025 annual report and see how we’re making a difference in the lives of our patients and community. 💙

02/23/2026

Greta Lange, is a oncology specialist dietician and a valued member of your trusted care team at Stoddard Cancer Center! As an oncology specialist dietitian, Greta provides comprehensive nutritional assessments and education for cancer patients. She identifies, prevents and corrects nutritional deficiencies, helps enhance quality of life during treatment, incorporates healthy nutrition habits into daily living, educates family members about special nutrition needs and collaborates with providers to manage alternate nutrition and hydration therapies.

02/21/2026

Team members on Powell 3 are excited to show off their new apparel thanks to the generosity of the Ditsworth family. 👕 💞 Personal experiences at John Stoddard Cancer Center inspired Jeff and his family to give back to the team who provided compassionate care to their loved ones.

✨ “The nurses on the Powell Team cared for both my mom and my dad during their battles with cancer, and the compassion they showed our family is something we will never forget. They don’t just provide medical care — they provide strength, dignity and hope during some of life’s hardest moments. Our family is deeply grateful for the incredible work they do every single day for patients and families like ours.” - Jeff

Thank you for supporting our care teams! 💙

02/20/2026

Please join us in celebrating Sarah Zeidler, Executive Director of the Stoddard Cancer Center, and Adam Haselhuhn, Senior Director of Development at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, on being named Des Moines Business Record 2026 Forty Under 40 honorees! This reflects not only their career achievements, but their dedication, leadership and passion for serving our community. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition and honor!

02/18/2026

This past Saturday, Stoddard Cancer Center partnered with the Drake Women's Basketball team for the annual Pink Game in support of cancer awareness. Cancer survivors and our team had a wonderful time cheering on the Bulldogs to victory! 💗🏀

02/18/2026

What a night at the 2026 Pink in the Rink game! 🎀🏒

Thank you to the Iowa Wild and to Marine Credit Union for presenting this meaningful annual event and helping us continue to raise awareness in our community.

We appreciate everyone who joined us to support breast cancer awareness and show up in such a meaningful way for our cancer survivors and community.

02/17/2026

Who says Valentine’s Day has to end! We want to thank Catherine Schut from Prairie City for being a special friend to our patients at Stoddard Cancer Center. 💐

Catherine owns Hive & Petal and has become a welcome sight at the Stoddard Cancer Center entrance. When she has extra flowers – she specializes in tulips and peonies – she brings dozens of bouquets for patients to take home with them. Catherine says she was inspired after seeing a good friend go through treatment at Stoddard and the amazing care she received.

02/16/2026

Hannah Thompson, RN, BSN, OCN, is a nurse on the inpatient Adult Oncology unit and a valued member of your trusted care team at Stoddard Cancer Center! As a nurse, Hannah administers medications, assesses and manages symptoms and provides medical and emotional support to patients and their families.

02/14/2026

It's Day of Compassion and we need you! There are just HOURS left to help us raise $2,000 in one day to unlock a special matching gift from Affinity Credit Union.

An extra $2,000 = 100 warm meals, 40 prescriptions filled or 10 essential bills paid. 💕

Together, we can provide immediate relief for families navigating medical challenges. today!

Bring relief to patients by providing essentials insurance doesn't cover! A special gift now for Day of Compassion means you bring HEART inside the hospital when it is needed most.

02/14/2026

Thank you to the Drake Women's Basketball team for visiting patients at Powell 3 and Radiation Oncology this week! 💙 The annual Drake Pink Game is today at 2 p.m. Go Bulldogs! http://ms.spr.ly/6180U8cCI

02/14/2026

1⃣ day left! There’s still time to make a difference on Day of Compassion, but we need your help!

TOMORROW ONLY on February 14, if you help raise $2,000 in 24 hours you will unlock an extra $2,000 for the Compassion Fund thanks to our generous sponsor Affinity Credit Union. 💓

Every dollar makes a difference. From warm meals to medical equipment, you can with families who need it most.

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