UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown

12/23/2025

Eucalyptus essential oil + other home remedies to help you breath easy again. 🌿https://uph.link/c95e67

Sinus infections bring facial pain, pressure and overall discomfort, which can leave you with your head under a pillow for days. Whether you’re suffering through your first sinus infection, or you get them year after year, learn how to get rid of a sinus infection fast.

12/19/2025

If someone has the stomach flu, take steps to stop it from spreading through the house in this unexpected room. 🫧👕 https://uph.link/jaa

What are the symptoms of stomach flu (norovirus) and how can you get rid of it quickly? Learn everything you need to know from our medical expert.

12/18/2025

Is a floater a warning sign? Find out. https://uph.link/zr8

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.

12/17/2025

The doors to our new Conrad clinic have been open for a few weeks, and it’s been wonderful to see patients and staff enjoying the new clinic, improved access and added amenities! This is a big step forward for our community. As we wrap up the year, we invite you to help finish strong. Your gift to the UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Foundation’s Imagine More campaign will support the clinic and vital services that make a real difference for families right here at home. Every donation counts toward healthier, happier communities. Thank you for being part of this journey!

Support the Conrad Clinic project today. Contact Becky Dirks at (319) 239-7599 or Rebeca.Dirks@unitypoint.org. Ready to give? Learn more or give today: Donate to Marshalltown Foundation Conrad Clinic. https://bit.ly/4iZRCxD

12/16/2025

Antiviral meds can shave off sick time when you've got the flu. However, there's a small window for when they work best. https://uph.link/w9l

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.

12/15/2025

We're excited to announce Jenni Friedly will serve as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for UnityPoint Health, effective today! 👏👏👏

Jenni brings operational expertise to this role, having most recently served as Market President for UnityPoint Health – Waterloo. She'll continue to focus on operational excellence across all of our markets, including ways to drive quality, improve access and strengthen financial performance for the organization.

With this news, we're pleased to share Carolyn Barko has been named Interim Market President for UnityPoint Health – Waterloo. 😃 Carolyn has many years of hospital and clinic experience and cares deeply about building positive relationships and making an impact for our team members, patients and Waterloo community.

👉 Learn more at https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/press-releases/unitypoint-health-announces-next-chief-operating-officer

12/13/2025

It's making headlines again. Sound on for recognizing whooping cough. 🔉 https://uph.link/yyx

12/12/2025

Is your mid-day crash from stress or a glucose spike? 😴 If holiday treats are making your blood sugar a little too merry this season, know the signs of unchecked levels. https://uph.link/uk1

What does high blood sugar feel like and how can you flush sugar out of your system quickly? Learn the common causes of hyperglycemia, with and without diabetes, and when to talk to your doctor.

12/11/2025

Fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, cold intolerance - do you have Hashimoto's? You need this blood test to confirm the autoimmune condition, and antibodies alone don't mean a sure diagnosis. https://uph.link/34e6a5

Dr. Reddy, endocrinologist with UnityPoint Health, shares common early warning signs of thyroid problems in women and explains when to talk to your doctor.

12/09/2025

Welcome to our newest primary care provider – Maggie Potter, PA-C! 😀

"My favorite part of health care is building trusting relationships with patients to keep them healthy and enjoying life.” 💙

Maggie is joining our team at UnityPoint Health Family Medicine – Marshalltown. Learn more about Maggie: https://bit.ly/uphm-maggie

12/09/2025

Kiddos sometimes experience a symptom of another highly contagious virus. 🤢 https://uph.link/iyk

It’s difficult to watch your child suffer through a virus, especially when you think it could be the flu. Learn the two key identifiers of influenza type A in children and ways to treat the symptoms.

12/08/2025

We thank all the generous people who helped our UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown ambulance team fill the rig with toys and more for under-resourced children in our community. 🎁❤️