Blank Children's Hospital

08/07/2025

This World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), we’re shining a light on UnityPoint Health — Des Moines’ incredible lactation services team! 💗

Meet a few of the dedicated professionals empowering new moms on their breastfeeding journey. With compassion, expertise and ongoing support, our full lactation team is here to help families thrive. Thank you for all you do, team!

Learn more about our outpatient Lactation Support Groups and other resources. http://ms.spr.ly/6185s3rLN

08/05/2025

In July, we welcomed 500 sweet babies into the world. Congratulations to all of the families that grew in July! Learn more about Maternity Services at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines by visiting http://ms.spr.ly/6188sM51w

08/01/2025

Thank YOU! Your kindness brought joy to kids at Blank Children's and raised more than $74,000 for the Compassion Fund on Mr. Blank Day. 🎉 Children and families will receive compassionate care thanks to you. 💗

07/30/2025

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.

07/30/2025

Welcome Wednesday!

We are excited to welcome Brandon Brown, MD to our provider team! Dr. Brown will be working with the dedicated team of gastroenterologists at Blank Children’s Hospital. We invite you to learn more about our GI services at http://ms.spr.ly/6182syfOp

At UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Gastroenterology our experts provide compassionate care as your partners in health in the Des Moines area. Whatever stage of life you’re in, our goal is to make your care easier and more personal.

07/26/2025

At Blank Children’s Hospital, we’re here to help every member of your family get ready for your new arrival.💛 Register big brother or sister for our Sibling Class today!

Free class for soon-to-be siblings

07/25/2025

✨ Join the Toy Team! ✨

Want a fun way to give back? Volunteer with Blank Children's Outpatient Clinics! Here are the details:

📆: Monday – Friday, with shifts between 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
⏰: Two hour shift once a week, six month commitment.
🧸: Collaborate with the Child Life team to collect, clean and return toys for children receiving care in pediatric clinics.

Sign up to make a difference here: https://bit.ly/VolunteerUPH-DSM

07/24/2025

Happy Mr. Blank Day! 🎉

We are having a blast celebrating and bringing smiles to children throughout the hospital 🤩 Thank you to all who are making a difference for children and families on this special day. 💕

Special thank you to MisFit Studios for letting kids meet their favorite princesses and superheroes! 🦸‍♂️

07/23/2025

Are you ready? Mr. Blank Day is TOMORROW! 🥳

🩷 Spread kindness throughout the hospital by making a gift to the Compassion Fund at give.unitypoint.org/mrblankday25. Your gift is matched, dollar for dollar, through the end of the 24th – so your gift goes TWICE as far to help families.

Matching gifts are possible thanks to our amazing sponsors. Thank you for sharing your kindness in a BIG way this Mr. Blank Day. ✨

07/21/2025

🎊 Ring the bell with Sully! 🎊

When you spend long hours in the hospital, having a moment of joy is a lifeline. Sully recently celebrated a huge milestone – ringing the bell to mark the end of his cancer treatment.

Help patients like Sully through difficult days by making a gift for Mr. Blank Day, so they can focus on joyful moments and celebrating the small (and big) steps forward. 💕 give.unitypoint.org/mrblankday25

07/21/2025

Meet a Provider Monday! 🧡

We are excited to welcome Benjamin Byers, D.O., FACOG, to our provider team! Dr. Byers will be working with the dedicated team of perinatologists at UnityPoint Health— Des Moines. We invite you to learn more about our perinatal services at: http://ms.spr.ly/6182sBdb0

At UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Perinatal Center our experts provide compassionate care as your partners in health in the Des Moines area. Whatever stage of life you’re in, our goal is to make your care easier and more personal.

07/20/2025

Earlier this summer, the Iowa Star Wars Costuming Clubs dressed up and showed out to fundraise for Blank Children's Hospital at Des Moines Con! 🌟 🦹

Their efforts raised more than $1,200 to help children in the hospital, ensuring patients get the programs and services needed to heal and thrive. Thank you Central Garrison - 501st Legion! 💙