UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown

06/18/2026

Welcome the newest team members to Marshalltown Hospital!🎉

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Photo of smiling new Marshalltown Hospital team members. Text above photos says, "Welcome New Team Members" in colorful letters. Team members pictured below text, left to right, by first name followed by department: Zach, Emergency Department; Elijah, Security; Aaron, Emergency Department.

06/18/2026

Time to pick up those weights. 💪 https://uph.link/d3f80b

Losing or maintaining weight can seem like a never-ending battle, and metabolism often gets blamed as a weight loss barrier. Learn the role metabolism plays in weight management, including tips to naturally increase your metabolism.

06/17/2026

Did you know? PCOS is now PMOS: Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. Here's why the change. https://uph.link/oua

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting up to 10% of women. Get expert medical advice on recognizing and managing PMOS symptoms and when to see a doctor.

06/15/2026

Join Our Imaging Team
Marshalltown Hospital is hiring a PRN Diagnostic Radiographer to support our high-performing imaging team. This as-needed role offers flexibility while continuing to deliver high-quality patient care.

Apply today at https://bit.ly/PRN-Diagnostic-Ragiographer.

Contact us with questions at [email protected].

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A card with blue background, text, the UnityPoint Health logo and a small graphic in the lower-right corner. Text reads - Join a team where all are welcome. A caring environment where you can do, and feel, your best. The UnityPoint Health logo sits below the text. The small graphic of a card attached to a lanyard reads - Recognized as a Top Place to Work.

06/12/2026

14 tips to calm anxiety that you're therapist wants you to know. https://uph.link/7c0129

Anxiety, while natural and unavoidable, is unwelcome for many people. Knowing effective ways to calm anxiety — with or without the additional support of medication — makes a big difference in your ability to regain control of big emotions. A therapist shares 14 alternative treatments for anxiet...

06/11/2026

Are itchy ears really a sign of perimenopause? https://uph.link/kg5

If you’ve noticed unexpected changes in your body and mood, and the once predictable rhythm of your menstrual cycle is now off beat, you could be in perimenopause. This transitional period before menopause brings both physical and emotional changes.

06/09/2026

Certain foods play a fascinating role in our memory recall. Put these on your plate to stay sharp. https://uph.link/m21

Eating a healthy diet is important for general well-being, but it might be even more beneficial in the prevention and delay of the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Eat these top “brain foods” for potential memory-boosting powers.

06/05/2026

What does it take to be ready when every second counts?

We hosted a first-of-its-kind Simulation Day, bringing together our EMS team, ER nurses, the Iowa National Guard’s 209th Medical Company, Marshalltown Community College and other healthcare professionals for hands-on training designed to sharpen skills, learn from one another and strengthen communication.

Through realistic simulation stations, participants had the opportunity to practice, collaborate and build the teamwork that is essential during real-life emergencies.

Take a minute to watch this behind-the-scenes look at how training like this helps prepare our local teams for tomorrow.

Video description: Healthcare professionals, nursing students, first responders and Iowa National Guard medical personnel participating in hands-on simulation training focused on teamwork, communication and patient care during emergency situations.

06/05/2026

Did you know you fart 6-20 times a day?! While it's totally natural, here's when your tummy is trying to tell you something more. 💨 https://uph.link/qgv

Excessive gas and changes in the smell of your flatulence could be key signs of potential health concerns. It’s important to listen to your body and consult with your doctor if you feel you’re showing signs of digestive inconsistencies or disorders. The question is: what is normal when it comes ...

06/04/2026

Strengthening emergency response in Marshalltown
UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown hosted a large-scale Trauma Simulation Day today. The event brought together healthcare teams, first responders, military personnel and nursing students for hands-on training focused on emergency response and community partnership.

More than 100 participants took part in interactive training throughout the day. Sessions included trauma care, triage, decontamination, patient transport scenarios and simulation with patient manikins.

Organizations involved included:
• UnityPoint Health staff
• UnityPoint Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Iowa National Guard’s 209th Medical Company
• Marshalltown Community College
• SimIowa
• Regional emergency management leaders

The goal of Trauma Simulation Day was to support education, strengthen teamwork and build partnerships across hospital teams, civilian responders, military medical personnel and academic partners.

“This event gives participants the opportunity to build technical skills and learn how to work together during high-acuity situations,” said Jeff Gilchrist, UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Trauma Program Supervisor.

We’re proud to support training that improves communication, teamwork and readiness to respond to emergencies in our community. 💙

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1. Participants in medical scrubs and military uniforms perform trauma care simulations at multiple training stations, practicing procedures on mannequins and training models during a collaborative emergency response exercise.
2. Members of the Iowa National Guard's 209th Medical Company perform a simulated emergency procedure using medical tools and supplies during a training exercise.
3. Marshalltown Community College students in scrubs work together at a training station to perform a simulated trauma care procedure using medical instruments and supplies.
4. A team of healthcare workers and a military participant perform a trauma care simulation on a patient mannequin, using medical tools in a clinical training setting.