UnityPoint Health - Meriter

01/09/2026

Doing Dry January? Here's how to tell if you're just a social drinker or your habits are concerning. https://uph.link/f9b0e4

A drink or two with friends, a glass of wine with dinner or a beer after a long day — it's a common way to relax and socialize. But how much is too much? Learn the difference between low-risk drinking, binge drinking and alcoholism.

01/09/2026

We asked one of our medical directors: With such a tough Influenza A strain going around, is the vaccine still effective? Here’s what you need to know. https://uph.link/FluVaccine

01/08/2026

As we welcome 2026, we're reflecting on how far we've come since we opened our doors in 1898.

Take a look at what our hospital looked like back in those early days. While the world around us has transformed, one thing has stayed the same throughout our entire 128-year history - our commitment to compassionate care for our community!

01/08/2026

Flu season is hitting hard right now. 🤒 Here's how to feel better, faster. https://uph.link/chj

Influenza spreads every year, and despite your best efforts to wash your hands and guard against germs, there’s still no guarantee you won’t get it. Learn how to treat the flu, including what you can do at home and when you need to see a doctor.

01/07/2026

Think you've got the flu? Here's where to go for care. Didn't get your flu shot yet? You still can. https://uph.link/FluVaccine

01/07/2026

In 2025, UnityPoint Health – Meriter welcomed 5,205 babies (the most we've ever delivered) to more than 5,000 families, including 112 sets of twins and triplets. That’s 167 more births than last year, making Meriter the busiest birthing center in Wisconsin once again.

This milestone reflects the dedication of our OB providers, nurses, pediatricians and support teams. We're honored to be a part of so many families' stories!

01/06/2026

Get a wearable from Santa?⌚Wondering what heart rate variability (HRV) actually says about your health? https://uph.link/7ad1fa

Learn from a doctor what heart rate variability (HRV) means, why higher HRV indicates better health and how to improve your HRV through lifestyle changes and fitness.

01/06/2026

This is what patient care looks like behind the scenes.

Meet the Sterile Processing team at UnityPoint Health – Meriter. From cleaning and inspecting surgical tools to preparing PPE, this behind-the-scenes team plays a critical role in patient care every single day.

No sterile processing = no surgeries, no procedures, no safe care.

01/03/2026

See if you meet the requirements. https://uph.link/b7be62

01/03/2026

Congratulations to Bria, an RN in the Emergency Department at UnityPoint Health - Meriter who was recently honored with the DAISY Award! 🌸 🏆

This award from the DAISY Foundation honors the compassionate care and clinical excellence nurses bring to their patients every day. Bria's nominator shared, "It felt like she saw me not as a patient, but as a person. Like I was someone to her when we had never meet before in our lives. I truly think she has a caring gift."

Thank you Bria and all our DAISY Nominees for the compassionate, skilled care you provide for your patients. Have you had a nurse who made a difference in your care? Nominate them at https://bit.ly/44yIQOS.

01/02/2026

Those protein packed meals? Your body can only absorb so much at once. Here's the ideal number of grams per meal. https://uph.link/d7a36b

Learn from a registered dietician and certified diabetes care and education specialist everything you want to know about protein — including how much you actually need, the best sources for it and more.

01/01/2026

At 12:21 a.m. on January 1, Ezariah became the first baby born at UnityPoint Health - Meriter in 2026! We couldn’t imagine a more joyful start to 2026 than welcoming this little bundle of joy into the world!

Our Birthing Center is the busiest in Wisconsin with over 5,200 babies delivered here in 2025, and we’re already off to a beautiful beginning for the year ahead.