UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

08/05/2025

Congratulations to our latest ROSE Award winner, Bry B., PCT, from the internal resource pool at Iowa Methodist Medical Center who was nominated by a patient for her uplifting and considerate care. 🌹

The nomination read, “I was not feeling well when I made my way to my room. My PCT was immediately kind, relatable and funny. This may not work for everyone, but laughter is medicine. We talked about everything from kids to coupons to where we like to thrift. This hospital visit was different for me as it was the first one since I’d lost my “diabestie”. It made the hospitalization much scarier. Bry was kind and took my mind off how sick and scared I was feeling. She also picked up on my daughter’s autism and let her “help” with my care. How people treat my daughter is very important to me and Bry did a great job.”

Great work, Bry!

08/03/2025

Meet Terri Moon, patient care technician for Blank Children's Infusion Center - this week’s UnityPoint Health – Des Moines featured team member. If you are looking for a career opportunity with us, visit http://ms.spr.ly/6187lpoxd

08/02/2025

On July 31, we proudly celebrated 25 years at our UnityPoint Clinic – Norwalk location! We've been honored to serve the Norwalk community and surrounding areas, and look forward to more years of providing compassionate, quality care. 💙

08/02/2025

Good morning from the Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market! Visit our Weight Loss and Wellness team and spin the wheel to learn some wellness trivia and information about our weight loss clinic! 💪🏼

08/01/2025

✅ 📚 Check off your summer reading list with help from the Not New Shop.

Grab a punch card when you buy a book to track your reading. Read three books to select a special prize from the toy bin! ✨

💙 Your shopping benefits patients, directly supporting the Iowa Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary.

08/01/2025

What will and won't help - from a lactation expert. https://uph.link/0rz

Learn everything you need to know about breastmilk supply from a UnityPoint Health lactation consultant. Find out reasons your milk supply could be decreasing and get expert tips on how to naturally increase your breastmilk supply and breastmilk flow.

07/31/2025

"All I can say is thank you..." 💙

Surrounded by friends, family and care team members, Thurman Mills rang the bell yesterday after completing his final cancer treatment at John Stoddard Cancer Center. Congratulations, Thurman!

07/31/2025

Are you ready to enter your bread baking era? 🥖 💗

Stop by the Iowa Methodist Medical Center Plaza Gift Shop for everything you need to make a tasty loaf. From sourdough starters to bread baskets to cookbooks, the Gift Shops have the tools you need to get started on your delicious journey.

💕 Proceeds from your purchase go back to the hospitals, supporting programs that help patients and families.

07/30/2025

Inspired by her mother, a nurse, Julie knew early on that healthcare was her calling. Julie M. is the manager of our Outpatient Surgery and PACU at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. For 30 years, Julie has built a remarkable career rooted in compassion, leadership and a steadfast commitment to patient care.

From her first role as a tech while in nursing school to her years spent on the night shift in the ICU, Julie has never lost sight of what truly matters. Her leadership philosophy is guided by a single question: “What is best for the patient?”

Through witnessing people at their most vulnerable, Julie has gained a deeper perspective on life, reminding us all to lead with empathy, avoid judgment and give our best to those around us. “I want to continue to give 110% each day to the patients, my team members and my family. I want to make a difference in my life and continue to give compassionate care to my team and patients.”

Surrounded by her biggest supporters, husband John, daughters Maggie and Rosemary, along with pups Howard and Juniper, Julie finds inspiration both at home and at work.

Join our team of compassionate caregivers and difference makers: http://ms.spr.ly/6187lpoxd

07/30/2025

Here's how to help your child feel less fearful about their back-to-school physical. 💉 https://uph.link/b1b8c8

Summer has hardly begun for the kids, but for parents, planning for the upcoming school year is well underway. That means it’s time to schedule your child’s back-to-school physical, making sure they’re up to date on their vaccinations and feeling their best.

07/29/2025

Another hot day is on its way! 🥵 If you'll be outdoors, know the warning signs of heat danger. https://uph.link/w5u

07/28/2025

Nurse by Day, Frog Whisperer by Night: A “Filling My Cup” Story ☕❤️

In health care, our teams pour from their hearts every day. The work is rewarding, but it’s also emotionally and physically demanding. So, we asked our team members: What fills your cup? What brings you joy, purpose and replenishes you after giving so much of yourself to others every day?

Carrie K. has many unique talents: she connects with and educates her patients as a nurse in hyperbaric therapy, she has a contagious laugh, AND... she can tell apart 7 different species of frogs and toads by sound alone.

Carrie became a frog surveyor for the Iowa DNR to contribute to a meaningful cause, inspired by her mother’s lifelong commitment to volunteer work. Her love for wildlife and water, combined with a passion for preserving Iowa’s waterways for future generations, makes amphibian monitoring especially rewarding. She enjoys the peaceful experience of listening to wildlife at night and values the added joy of sharing the activity with her son.

Watch the ‘ribbiting’ video below to hear about Carrie and her froggy friends! 🐸