UnityPoint Health

11/14/2025

The truth about sugar and Type 2 risk. https://uph.link/e34eeb

Have you ever wondered how much sugar is too much? An endocrinologist with UnityPoint Health breaks explains what happens in your body when you consume too much sugar and how it affects your health over time.

11/13/2025

Can you guess what #1 is? https://uph.link/ec1c62

Some people are genetically more likely to get respiratory conditions, but your work place or environmental exposures can play a big role. Learn from a pulmonologist the top eight respiratory system illnesses and offers advice for avoiding them.

11/11/2025

A truly special visit brought comfort and gratitude to our veteran patients at UnityPoint Health this week.

Veteran volunteer, Ralph, and his certified therapy dog, Walker, spent over two hours visiting the unit. Together, they shared their appreciation by pinning six veterans in recognition of their service and gifting three cozy blankets. The companionship and thanks they delivered created deeply meaningful moments for both the patients and our team.

Thank you, Ralph and Walker, for demonstrating the healing power of service and friendship!

Volunteer with us. https://uph.link/Volunteer

11/11/2025

What works best for headache relief? What about achy muscles? Find out. https://uph.link/sj3

Most of us manage common aches and pains, fevers and other minor health concerns by reaching for acetaminophen or ibuprofen. You may also think of it as Tylenol vs. Advil. But, what’s the difference between the two? Learn which over-the-counter pain reliever is best for your situation.

11/08/2025

Find out. https://uph.link/s6v

11/07/2025

When Crystal, a certified medical assistant, was diagnosed with breast cancer, she leaned on her sister, Carol, for support. Weeks later, they were stunned to learn Carol had received a breast cancer diagnosis of her own.

From their first appointment with their care coordinator, who helped them establish a roadmap, through chemo, radiation and surgery, the sisters felt surrounded by kindness during their shared journey.

Carol says, "The whole team becomes your family while you’re there." This comprehensive support — from the "amazing angels" on the chemo staff to their oncology social worker who helped with necessary paperwork — allowed them to focus on healing.

With their third sister, a two-decade survivor, providing crucial guidance, the three scheduled genetic testing, offering peace of mind to their own daughters.

The final word from the sisters? Don't wait. Schedule your annual mammogram. https://uph.link/mammograms

11/06/2025

Carbon monoxide makes its way out of your blood after just 12 hours. See other ways your body quickly repairs. https://uph.link/b2df68

It’s important to your heart and lungs to quit smoking and improve your overall health. Find out how ci******es affect your health and learn the timeline of what happens to your body from the moment you decide to quit smoking.

11/04/2025

Is it helpful to have proof of your child's fever when you bring them to the doctor? We're clearing up this common question from parents. https://uph.link/a2e2e2

11/01/2025

Tomorrow is a least favorite day for fans of longer daylight. Here's how to beat the blues that come with DLS.

Feeling down or discouraged happens to the best of us, but having a case of the winter blues you can’t shake might need more attention.

11/01/2025

Plus, 8 other tips to help your body work with you. https://uph.link/695811

10/30/2025

Feeling phlegmy and trying to decode your bodily goo? We've got just the chart for you. https://uph.link/c7c820

Phlegm, the ooey gooey g**k living in your upper respiratory system, gives helpful clues about what’s going on with your health. Brian Lindsay, MD, UnityPoint Health decodes the different textures and colors of phlegm, explaining what might be happening in your body and when the look and feel of p...