UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

04/13/2026

Got more floaters than sinkers? Know the red flags of gut health. 🚩

Healthy stool typically sinks, but it’s normal for it to float every now and then, too. Floating p**p means a few things might be happening on the inside.

04/12/2026

Meet E. Bode - volunteer services coordinator - 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

04/11/2026

Ovarian cancer can have subtle and unusual symptoms. Learn what to look for.

Ovarian cancer can be a challenging condition to diagnose, as it often doesn't create noticeable symptoms in its early stages. However, understanding the risk factors and potential signs of the disease helps you respond quickly by seeing a doctor if something feels off.

04/10/2026

🌟 Meet our incredible transplant team!

April is Donate Life Month, when we honor those who have given the gift of life through organ donation. Thank you to our dedicated team members who help provide this life-saving care every day. 💚

Join us in celebrating Donate Life Month by giving to the Transplant Compassion Fund. Your generosity gives transplant patients the resources they need to have a strong recovery and newfound quality of life. Make your gift: bit.ly/donatelife26

04/10/2026

Waking up to p*e at night? Why a catnap, and other lesser-known tips, may stop 3 AM bathroom trips. https://uph.link/312ced

Are you p*eing more than normal or wondering if you have an overactive bladder? A UnityPoint Health urologist explains common causes of frequent urination, related conditions and when to see a doctor.

04/09/2026

The UnityPoint Health – Des Moines nurse residency program has achieved Accreditation with Distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). The ANCC PTAP accreditation is considered the global standard for nurse residency and transition-to-practice programs and reflects our commitment to supporting nurses as they grow into confident clinicians. Currently, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is one of three organizations in the state of Iowa with this honor. In the past four years, more than 750 nurse residents have participated in the program.

04/09/2026

Sure, it's giving "ew," but here's the real reason your kiddo is in their bo**er era. https://uph.link/302d41

Gunk in our noses and nasal passages can make us feel worse in the spring and winter months. And while bo**ers are gross, they’re important to our health and protect us from getting sick.

04/08/2026

The UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Foundation is thrilled to welcome Katie Vine to our team! 🎉 Katie brings many years of fundraising experience and a passion for health care that shines through in her new role as Director of Development.

✨ Learn more about Katie here: adobe.ly/4cuQSij

04/07/2026

You immediately recognize the feeling. but do you actually need antibiotics? Maybe not. Here's what to do. https://uph.link/sc0

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are one of the most common conditions providers treat. Learn the telltale symptoms of a UTI and when it's time to go to the doctor.

04/03/2026

This week, Foster Group helped us celebrate Doctor's Day by donating candy bars for team members throughout UnityPoint Health - Des Moines! They also made a $2,500 gift to the Compassion Fund, which will ease the burden for patients and families as they navigate medical challenges. Thank you, Foster Group, for continually supporting our team members and patients! 💙

04/03/2026

Celebrate Donate Life Month with a gift to the Transplant Compassion Fund! 💚 💙

Your generosity helps transplant patients like Jimmy get the resources they need to heal and thrive. Jimmy received a life-saving kidney transplant last fall and has to travel 2 hours to get to his appointments. Without help from the Compassion Fund, he would not be able to receive the follow-up care he needs.

✨ "Getting the help I need to travel to my appointments means a lot and has given me a sense of security. That little bit of help from someone else really matters." ✨

➡ Support patients like Jimmy: bit.ly/donatelife26