UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown

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

01/17/2026

🩺Medicare open enrollment isn’t easy - but our SHIIP/SMP volunteers stepped up in a big way. Over seven weeks, they helped more than 1,100 Iowans enroll in plans and saved clients over $1 million on prescriptions. We’re so grateful for this amazing team and their dedication to helping people navigate the sign‑up process. Want to join them as a SHIIP/SMP volunteer counselor? 💙
Email Kassidy.Tessendorf@unitypoint.org.

01/16/2026

As families in Marshalltown turn up the heat again and use space heaters more often, carbon monoxide risks increase. Our ER team wants you to remember important safety tips from FEMA to help prevent CO injuries in our communities.

Temperatures are getting colder. ❄️ As you heat your home, prevent home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups, and make sure you keep anything that can burn 3 feet away from heat sources.

01/16/2026

New Year's Resolution: Make more moments that matter. Join a team who cares. https://uph.link/JoinOurTeam

01/16/2026

Doing everything right, but the numbers on the scale don't add up? Here's what's behind those mysterious pounds. https://uph.link/e8eccc

Discover the surprising causes of weight gain beyond diet and exercise. Learn when to be concerned and how to take control of your health with expert insights from UnityPoint Health.

01/14/2026

Are you exhausted from winter break or actually getting sick? Watch out for these flu red flags.🚩 https://uph.link/f9254d

How do you know when you have a cold and when it’s the flu? Both colds and the flu are brought into the body through the mucous membranes, which are located in the nose, eyes and mouth. Learn more about cold vs fly symptoms and when to see a doctor.

01/09/2026

Doing Dry January? Here's how to tell if you're just 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.

01/09/2026

We asked one of our medical directors: With such a tough Influenza A strain going around, is the vaccine still effective? Here’s what you need to know. https://uph.link/FluVaccine

01/08/2026

Flu season is hitting hard right now. 🤒 Here's how to feel better, faster. https://uph.link/chj

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.

01/07/2026

Think you've got the flu? Here's where to go for care. Didn't get your flu shot yet? You still can. https://uph.link/FluVaccine

01/06/2026

Get a wearable from Santa?⌚Wondering what heart rate variability (HRV) actually says about your health? https://uph.link/7ad1fa

Learn from a doctor what heart rate variability (HRV) means, why higher HRV indicates better health and how to improve your HRV through lifestyle changes and fitness.