John Stoddard Cancer Center

09/26/2025

Your support can bring comfort to patients on their hardest days.💛

Oncology Navigators provide one-on-one guidance through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. 🔔 💕 Kimberly found encouragement and strength from her Nurse Navigator, Jen: “I cannot imagine not having someone like Jen by my side. Please consider giving to this program that has such a great impact - everyone experiencing a cancer diagnosis deserves to have a Nurse Navigator by their side.”

Your gift ensures every person diagnosed with cancer has someone walking beside them. Support patients like Kimberly here: https://bit.ly/4pok0fL

09/25/2025

✨ 🏀 "Awesome, Baby!"

John Stoddard Cancer Center is thrilled to announce Dick Vitale, affectionately known as "Dickie V", will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Rally Against Cancer, presented by GreenState Credit Union, on our NEW date – June 6, 2026!

Vitale is one of the most recognizable voices in college basketball and a passionate advocate for cancer research, navigating his own personal journey with cancer since 2021. 🎙 💕

Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear his inspiring story. 💙 For more information, go to stoddardrac.org. See you there!

09/22/2025

Ashley O’Donnell is the Medical Oncology & Hematology Clinic and Adult Infusion Services Manager and a valued member of your trusted care team at Stoddard Cancer Center! In her role, she provides an opportunity to impact patient care through leadership and a supportive work environment. She is dedicated to providing expert driven, compassionate care to every patient.

09/20/2025

Meals That Matter at Home delivers four weeks of fresh fruits and vegetables right to the homes of cancer patients and survivors. Stoddard Cancer Center patients can receive their pantry and produce boxes free of charge with a scholarship from the Charlie Cutler Healing and Wellness program. The program provides two recipes each week that utilize the produce provided, a pantry box of items used in the recipes, videos of four recipes that include preparation steps, nutrition information and tips on washing, storing and using produce as well as access to a private Facebook group. 🥦 🍎


This four week program will be offered in October and the deadline to register is September 25! Learn more or register today by visiting http://ms.spr.ly/6187soipd

09/19/2025

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but no one should face it alone.💙

At John Stoddard Cancer Center, the Oncology Navigator program connects patients like Kimberly with Nurse Navigators, Social Workers and a Financial Navigator who walk beside them through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. ✨

Your support ensures every patient has a guide and a steady hand through one of life’s toughest journeys. 🫶 Support the Oncology Navigator program here: give.unitypoint.org/jsccnavigators25

09/19/2025

We’re honored to share that UnityPoint Health – Des Moines has been named the 2025 Best Hospital/Health Care System in Des Moines by the Des Moines Business Record — for the 15th year in a row!
This incredible streak is a direct reflection of our team members’ unwavering commitment to improving the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. Thank you for making this possible!

09/18/2025

Dr. Andrew Nish visited Hello Iowa to share details about our new Medical Oncology & Hematology Clinic — a space designed to provide compassionate care and expanded services for patients and families facing a cancer diagnosis. http://ms.spr.ly/6181sW4wz

Watch to learn more about the specialized care and support available at our new clinic!

Dr. Andrew Nish of John Stoddard Cancer Center shares details on a new clinic and its services. To learn more about UnityPoint and John Stoddard Cancer Center, visit unitypoint.org. This segment is…

09/17/2025

During cancer treatment, the love and support of family, friends and your care team can make all the difference. A smell gesture like a kind word, a listening ear or simply being present brings strength, hope and comfort through the hardest days. 💙

Watch this video for helpful tips on how to offer support and encouragement to someone on their cancer journey.

09/15/2025

Adam Haselhuhn is the senior director of development and a valued member of your trusted care team at Stoddard Cancer Center. Adam partners with donors and supporters as they explore the programs they’re passionate about and celebrate the incredible impact their gifts bring to Stoddard Cancer Center.

09/14/2025

💙 We’re proud to partner with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition - Midwest Region! Thank you, NOCC, for the incredible work you do to bring hope and strength to so many.

Iowa Market - Together In Teal Partner Spotlight

Our relationship with John Stoddard Cancer Center, reaches further than the Together In Teal walk. They are an incredible partner, distributing NOCC Faces Of Hope totes to newly and recurrent diagnosed women, and providing additional resources and support for the Iowa Rejuvenate Retreat and other NOCC programs. We are grateful for the work they do and dedication they exhibit to our cause and community.

Thank you!

Register for the walk today, https://give.ovarian.org/togetherinteal-desmoines/home

09/12/2025

Meet Kimberly. 💕

When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the road ahead was scary and uncertain. Thankfully, she had her Nurse Navigator, Jen, by her side every step of the way, giving her the resources, support and encouragement needed to keep going. 💙 Learn more about Kimberly's story here: https://adobe.ly/46aPezv

09/11/2025

Stoddard Cancer Center's new medical oncology and hematology clinic is designed with patients in mind. This dedicated clinic is more than just a new space — it's a step forward in enhancing care.

Patients benefit from:
✅ Seamless coordination between their care team and supportive services
✅ A unified approach to appointments, labs and treatments in one location
✅ A care team, including an oncology navigator, solely focused on their personal journey

At Stoddard Cancer Center, our goal is to provide expert-driven, comprehensive, compassionate care in the most supportive environment possible — and our new clinic helps us do just that. 💜 http://ms.spr.ly/6187sctt1