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- Press Release
- 07-8-2025
Nine UnityPoint Health Hospitals Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

Nine UnityPoint Health affiliated hospitals have received performance achievement awards from the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry for 2025. The annual awards recognize sustained, high-level performance in quality for care for heart attack patients.
- Press Releases
- Article
- 07-7-2025
Doctor-Approved Home Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis Relief

Nagging, persistent foot discomfort is common and often points to a condition called plantar fasciitis. Learn what causes plantar fasciitis, what it feels like and how to manage daily activities while minimizing pain, according to a medical expert.
- Podiatry
- Non-Operative Orthopedics
- Press Release
- 07-2-2025
St. Luke's First in Cedar Rapids to Offer Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Electrophysiologist Talha Farid, MD, is the first in Cedar Rapids to be trained and successfully implant the AVEIR™ DR, the world’s first dual-chamber leadless (wireless) pacemaker system.
- Cardiology
- Patient Story
- 07-2-2025
From Open Surgery to Robotics: One Patient’s Remarkable Lung Cancer Recovery

Skip Powers knows what it’s like to face lung cancer – not once, but twice. After Powers opted for robotic-assisted surgery, he couldn't be happier with his recovery. Read more about this patient's lung cancer journey and first-hand experience with robotic assisted surgery.
- Surgery
- Medical Oncology
- Article
- 06-30-2025
What Vaccines Do You Need During Pregnancy?

Getting vaccinated when you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby from serious diseases. Learn more what vaccines you should get and how getting vaccinated during pregnancy can help keep your baby safe until they're old enough to receive their own vaccines.
- Obstetrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunizations
- Article
- 06-26-2025
How to Get Rid of a Sunburn Fast

Stay safe in the sun with tips from a medical expert on how to get rid of a sunburn fast, the three levels of sunburns and how to heal a sunburn quickly.
- Dermatology
- Press Release
- 06-24-2025
UnityPoint Health Affiliates Receive Grants for Career Pathways Programs

Three UnityPoint Health affiliates have been awarded healthcare grants from the State of Iowa to help support work-based learning programs.
- Press Releases
- Press Release
- 05-30-2025
Exclusive Anesthesia Partnership Boosts St. Luke’s Surgical Edge

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has long been known for its exceptional surgical care, and its collaboration with Linn County Anesthesiologists, PC (LCA), the area’s only anesthesiology group, marks a significant advancement in surgical care for the community.
- Press Releases
- Press Release
- 05-29-2025
UnityPoint Health to Acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center

UnityPoint Health and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for UnityPoint Health to acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and its facilities, including the hospital, physician practices and home care services.
- Press Releases
- Article
- 05-21-2025
Heat Stress vs Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke: Symptoms, Treatment and When to Seek Emergency Care

Learn the key differences between heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Understand symptoms, prevention tips and when to seek emergency care with expert advice from UnityPoint Health.
- Primary Care