UnityPoint Health - Meriter

01/31/2026

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.

01/30/2026

Meatball and Mozzarella changed my life. No, not in a sandwich - they're cats!

My love for cats began with a calico named Meatball. If I'm being honest, she was kind of a jerk – she hissed and swung at people who got too close, but I loved her anyway. When she passed away in 2023, the house felt way too calm and quiet and I found myself scrolling cat pages on social media.

That’s when I saw a post from The Madison Cat Project asking for donations of large cardboard boxes for their cats to hide in when they’re scared in the shelter or in a foster home – the same types of boxes we use in the Inventory department at Meriter. I responded to their post and worked with my team at Meriter to have people set boxes aside for me so I could drop the boxes off at the shelter on my way home.

Two years later, I collect 20 to 25 boxes a month (or as many as I can fit in my car) and drop them off at the Madison Cat Project on my way home from work. It only takes about 10 minutes extra and it’s not a lot, but I have a soft spot for cats, and I know it helps them feel comfortable. Now, when I scroll through their social media page, I see the boxes I donated in the background, and it makes me feel like I’m making a difference for those cats.

The best part is that everyone at Meriter has gotten in on it. The Inventory team empties the boxes on the floors, brings them back down to me and stacks them on a cart until I'm ready to pick them up. My manager and Meriter leadership even know about it and I got permission to park by the dock to load up my car. It's become a whole team effort.

After getting more involved with cats, I went to a shelter last year just to look around. An adorable grey cat curled right up in my lap – when I learned her name was mozzarella, I thought it must be fate. She’s the sweetest cat ever, she just loves everyone and brings so much joy to my life.
This whole thing started because I lost a cat I loved and wanted to do something small to help. It turned into something bigger than I expected - not because of me, but because everyone around me made it easy to keep going!

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Brent, a Sterile Processing Tech at UnityPoint Health - Meriter shares how the loss of his beloved cat turned into action and helping shelter cats feel comfortable in Our People, Their Stories. Learn more about who our team members are outside of work at https://bit.ly/OurPeople_TheirStories.

01/30/2026

13 unexpected reasons why you're so tired. https://uph.link/451257

Fatigue can have a major impact on enjoying daily activities—or even just trying to function normally. It's important to know what constitutes actual fatigue symptoms vs just feeling sleepy. Learn what fatigue typically feels like and when it’s time to see a doctor.

01/29/2026

Another successful Lullaby Project event! 🎶 🎵

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Baby Hour families created their very own personalized lullabies, thanks to our partnership with the Overture Center for the Arts. During this special program, parents worked alongside teaching artists to write and record songs filled with love.

These lullabies become part of daily routines and bedtime rituals, providing connection and calm for babies and families as they grow together. We’re proud to support programs like this that extend care beyond our hospital walls and into our community!

01/27/2026

Meet Kelly, a Health Unit Assistant at UnityPoint Health - Meriter. Health Unit Assistant are the wonderful people connecting patients, families, nurses and providers on all the hospital units.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love teamwork and want to make a real impact in patient care, this could be the role for you. Apply today at https://bit.ly/HealthUnitAssistantUPH-Meriter.

01/27/2026

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

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.

01/25/2026

Brrrr 🥶 ❄️

It's been a cold week! Good thing the babies born in our birthing center are all bundled up in cozy hats, onesies and blankets and snuggled up with their families! 🥰

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.

01/23/2026

Extreme cold can lead to serious health risks like frostbite and hypothermia. Layer up, limit time outside and check on those who may need help!

Subzero temperatures are on the way. When it gets this cold, it’s not just uncomfortable, it can be life-threatening. To stay safe during the extreme cold:
✳️Limit time outdoors when possible
✳️Dress in layers and cover exposed skin
✳️Check on neighbors, friends, family
✳️Know where to go if the heat goes out

Call 211 if you need help finding shelter. Learn more in our news release:
https://tinyurl.com/p9f3pkcr

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.