UnityPoint Health

08/08/2025

Need a protein-packed after-school snack to hold over hungry tummies? We've got you. Save this easy recipe.

08/07/2025

Can breast milk actually be blue? https://uph.link/jri

While some breast milk color changes are clearly linked to a condition, medication or diet, others are less understood. If your breast milk is blue, yellow, clear or another color, learn what it means and when to worry.

08/01/2025

What will and won't help - from a lactation expert. https://uph.link/0rz

Learn everything you need to know about breastmilk supply from a UnityPoint Health lactation consultant. Find out reasons your milk supply could be decreasing and get expert tips on how to naturally increase your breastmilk supply and breastmilk flow.

07/31/2025

Measles poses a higher risk for young children. Stick to your clinic's vaccine schedule to keep them protected. Find a clinic near you to schedule an appointment. https://uph.link/e850a3

UnityPoint Clinic primary care providers deliver high-quality, personalized care to help you maintain your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider can diagnose and treat many health-related conditions and will coordinate your care if you need to see a specialist.

07/30/2025

Here's how to help your child feel less fearful about their back-to-school physical. 💉 https://uph.link/b1b8c8

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.

07/29/2025

Another hot day is on its way! 🥵 If you'll be outdoors, know the warning signs of heat danger. https://uph.link/w5u

07/24/2025

Laying down with your feet up, an ice pack in the armpit and other tips you’ve never heard of for cooling off fast. https://uph.link/432802

Learn the key differences between heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Understand symptoms, prevention tips and when to seek emergency care with expert advice from UnityPoint Health.

07/23/2025

Oils from poison ivy can stay on clothing, and your pets, for up to a year. Here's what to do. https://uph.link/572ee3

07/17/2025

Do mosquitoes prefer to snack on certain people? Find out. https://uph.link/vq9

Preventing mosquito bites can be tricky and dealing with the itch afterward is annoying. Read about seven common mosquito questions and mosquito bite home remedies to stop the itching fast.

07/16/2025

Plus, sunscreen ingredients to avoid.

Wrinkles, sun burn, dehydration...the sun gets a bad rap for some of its negative effects on our health. However, sunshine is good for you when you’...

07/10/2025

Back pain, a fuzzy tongue and other weird signs you're dehydrated. https://uph.link/ttu

Learn the warning signs of dehydration, when to seek medical help and the best and worst drinks to stay hydrated. Get expert tips from UnityPoint Health.

07/08/2025

Bee or wasp sting? Know when the pain is normal vs. an allergic reaction. https://uph.link/nzk

Bee and wasp stings happen more often in warmer months and are painful. Learn the difference between a bee and wasp sting; how to identify a normal reaction, a large local or allergic reaction; and when to see a doctor.