UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown

05/30/2026

If ADHD isn't majorly disrupting your life, there are alternatives to medication.

Medication is an effective treatment for attention-deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but for mild symptoms, there’s other ways to support focus and staying on track. Read about five natural ADHD remedies to try, recommended by a psychiatrist.

05/29/2026

The baby blues vs postpartum depression and anxiety. Here's the difference. https://uph.link/r8y

Find vital information on postpartum depression at UnityPoint Health. Understand the symptoms, causes, and effective treatment options to support your mental health after childbirth. Access resources and expert guidance to help you and your family thrive during the postpartum journey.

05/29/2026

Contrary to popular belief, OCD isn't about the need for cleanliness and order. Get the facts. https://uph.link/1ex

When personality traits become inflexible and unhealthy, significantly disrupting a person's life, it's considered a personality disorder. These mental health conditions create challenges in relationships, at work and other important areas.

05/28/2026

While it's a symptom of some cancers, these common causes are much more likely. https://uph.link/ofd

Though uncomfortable, night sweats are typically a harmless side effect of several manageable conditions. A UnityPoint Health medical expert breaks down different causes — from hormonal shifts and lifestyle factors to red flags that signal serious illnesses.

05/27/2026

You immediately recognize the feeling. but do you actually need antibiotics? Maybe not. Here's what to do. https://uph.link/sc0

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are one of the most common conditions providers treat. Learn the telltale symptoms of a UTI and when it's time to go to the doctor.

05/26/2026

We were proud to host a free “Stop the Bleed” class and welcomed 15 community members who came ready to learn lifesaving skills.
This hands-on training gave participants the knowledge and confidence to act quickly in an emergency because when every second matters, you can make a difference.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important community education opportunity. We’re proud to offer resources that help keep our community safe and prepared.

Learn more about the Stop the Bleed program:
https://stopthebleedcoalition.org/

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1: A group of adult community members pose together indoors after completing a “Stop the Bleed” training. Each person holds a printed certificate. Behind the group, two large screens display “Stop the Bleed Training Course.” In the foreground, a table contains training supplies, including limb simulation models, gauze, gloves, and tourniquets used during the class.
2: Participants gather around a table in a classroom while an instructor provides guidance during a “Stop the Bleed” training session. The table is covered with medical training supplies such as gauze, gloves, and practice limb models. Two large screens in the room display “Stop the Bleed Training Course” content.
3: A group of participants practices bleeding control techniques during a hands-on training session. Several individuals stand around tables using simulation limb models to apply tourniquets and bandages. Training materials, including gauze and gloves, are spread across the tables in a classroom setting.

05/25/2026

It's a bad season for ticks. If one is carrying Lyme, here's how long it takes to transfer to you. https://uph.link/b55f55

Learn everything you need to know about Lyme disease transmission, symptoms, treatment and prevention.

05/22/2026

Pee-yew. These common cooking ingredients can make your p*e smelly. https://uph.link/3b17e0

Urine can take on all sorts of smells, which is logical because it's created from waste in our bodies. From food causes to underlying medical conditions, learn what causes foul-smelling urine.

05/21/2026

Our wound healing center in Marshalltown has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction and the Clinical Excellence awards by Healogics®, which is the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services! 👏

The center earned the Center of Distinction honor after achieving outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92%.

The other honor – the Robert A. Warriner II, MD, Clinical Excellence Award – comes on the heels of the Marshalltown clinic scoring in the top 10% of eligible Healogics centers for comprehensive healing rate.

“We continue to be extremely proud of the high standard of care we provide at our Marshalltown wound clinic,” says Tia Bacon, Clinical Program Director. “These awards are a testament to the commitment and excellence shown by every person on our team. Thanks to that dedication, people in our community can find elite wound care close to home.”

As a member of the Healogics network of approximately 600 centers, the wound center in Marshalltown offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from slow healing wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds.

The team’s wound care experts provide advanced modalities including negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100% oxygen to accelerate wound healing.

Image description: Wound Healing Center team members stand for a photo in the clinic.

05/21/2026

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: Rachel, Security; JD, Ambulance; Skip, Emergency Department.