UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown

02/21/2026

13 unexpected reasons why you're so tired.

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.

02/20/2026

Due to the inclement weather overnight, we have a few locations that are closed or delayed, including cardiac rehab in the hospital. ❄

https://www.unitypoint.org/patients-and-visitors/closings-and-location-alerts

02/20/2026

Which variety of fish has the most protein to help you meet your goals? Find out. https://uph.link/3becb6

Explore the best fish to eat for optimal health with advice from UnityPoint Health dietitians. Learn about nutrient-rich fish options, health benefits, and how to incorporate them into a balanced diet for better heart and brain health.

02/19/2026

From winter skin woes, viruses and infections, here's how to treat these common to super rare rashes. https://uph.link/b31ce5

Rashes pop up on kids frequently. While most are perfectly harmless and go away on their own, they can cause parents to worry. From a diaper rash to a true allergic reaction, there’s more than a handful of reasons a rash might appear on your child’s skin.

02/18/2026

🎉We are thrilled to share some wonderful news!

Our friends at MidWest One Bank in Conrad went above and beyond to support the Conrad Clinic campaign — rallying together and securing a $10,000 grant for our project!
Their team was excited to help make this happen, especially with so many of their staff calling Conrad home. We’re grateful for their dedication, their community spirit, and their commitment to strengthening healthcare close to home.
Thank you, MidWest One💙 Midwestone, A Division Of Nicolet National Bank

To learn more about ways to give, contact Becky Dirks at 641-328-7673 or Rebeca.Dirks@unitypoint.org

02/17/2026

Here's when antibiotics will kick your crud, and when they won't. https://uph.link/hmk

02/16/2026

Friday was You Matter Day at UnityPoint Health – our own special holiday dedicated to showing appreciation for our incredible teams and all they do for our patients, our community and each other. Want to join us? See our current job openings at https://www.unitypoint.org/join-our-team.

02/16/2026

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.

02/14/2026

At 49, Phil Decker was the picture of health. A multi-marathon runner in peak physical condition, he walked into his annual physical with Dr. Alecia Allen feeling great. He had no symptoms, no pain and no changes in his habits. But because the screening age had recently dropped to 45, Dr. Allen insisted on a colonoscopy.

That one recommendation changed everything. What Phil expected to be a routine screening revealed stage IV colon cancer that had already spread to his liver.

"Dr. Allen never told me to get a test in my life," Phil says. "When she recommended it, I listened. She’s my guardian angel."

Phil refused to let the diagnosis bench him. While in active chemotherapy, he didn't just stay active — he trained for and ran the Boston Marathon. But he wasn't running for personal glory. Inspired by another patient's cancer story during his first day of chemo, Phil decided to pay it forward.

When friends asked how they could help, Phil’s answer was simple: "Tell your five best friends to get a colonoscopy at 45."

This grew into the "Tell 5 Friends Foundation." Today, Phil’s mission has reached thousands. He personally knows of at least 100 people who've had precancerous polyps removed because they heard his story and got screened. Don't wait for symptoms. Talk to your primary care provider today and schedule your screening. It could be the most important appointment of your life. 💙 https://uph.link/a84

02/13/2026

🎉Exciting News! UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown to Recruit Cardiology, Oncology Providers with RHTP Grant.

UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown is announcing it has received funding through Iowa’s participation in the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal funding initiative administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Led by Healthy Hometowns, the state aims to enhance the quality, accessibility and long‑term sustainability of rural health care across Iowa.

The Rural Health Transformation Program, created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Section 71401), directs $50 billion nationally between fiscal years 2026 and 2030, or approximately $10 billion annually.

UnityPoint Health –Marshalltown will utilize the awarded funds to recruit specialty providers, one each in the areas of cardiology and oncology. These new providers will, in turn, commit to providing full-time, in-person patient care for at least five years.

“This grant allows us to pursue specialized providers in the critical and growing areas heart care and cancer,” says Ron Alston, Interim Director of Operations in Marshalltown. “The hope is to attract and keep providers in these specialties in order to provide quality care close to home for Marshalltown and surrounding communities. We’re grateful to receive this grant.”

UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown has until Sept. 30, 2027, to recruit the two providers and expend the grant funds

02/13/2026

Not all l***s are created equal. https://uph.link/fdf529

Learn more about the differences in lubricants and l**e alternatives and when and what to use based on your life stage and sexual needs.

02/13/2026

It's the 3rd most common cancer and is increasingly found in younger people. https://uph.link/e063f5

Colon cancer is more common than people might think, which can cause the warning signs to be overlooked. Learn more about the early signs and symptoms of colon cancer and when you should get screenings.