UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids

09/07/2026

Know an exceptional UnityPoint Health nurse who goes above and beyond for patients? Now's your chance to recognize them! Nominate them for a 2027 Great Iowa Nurse award between now and September 30, 2026. Nominators and nominees will be notified in January 2027.

Visit greatiowanurses.org for full details and to submit your nomination!

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Photo of UnityPoint Health nurses wearing navy scrubs alongside the Great Iowa Nurses and UnityPoint Health logos and text overlay "Nominate a Great Iowa Nurse - Nominations open through September 30, 2026."

09/07/2026

If you need care this Labor Day, please come see us at one of our Urgent Care or Express Clinic locations.

Urgent Care Clinics: Open 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Marion: 2992 7th Ave., Marion
- Westside: 2375 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids
- Anamosa: 1795 Highway 64 East, Anamosa

Express Clinics: Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Peck’s Landing: 1940 Blairs Ferry Rd., Hiawatha
- Lindale: 153 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids
Save your spot at uph.link/WalkInCare

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Image description: A graphic that says "Labor Day Hours" with an American flag in the lower left corner and the UnityPoint Clinic logo in the lower right corner.

09/07/2026

Looking for more than just a paycheck? Join a team that values your time, supports your financial wellness and gives new hires 40 hours of PTO on day one. You'll work alongside people who support one another, celebrate successes together and are united by a shared commitment to caring for our communities. When our team members thrive, our patients and communities benefit too.

Check out our job openings at uph.link/JoinOurTeam

Video Description: UnityPoint Health team members share what they love most about working at UnityPoint Health. Through personal stories and experiences, they highlight the strong sense of teamwork, support and collaboration that helps them succeed every day. The video showcases how team members come together to care for patients, support one another and make a difference in the communities they serve.

09/07/2026

Saliva, f***s, mucus and fluid from blisters. Hand, foot and mouth is on the rise. Here's how to keep it away from your kiddo.

What are the early signs of hand, foot, mouth disease? What are the stages? Our medical expert answers these questions and more about this common viral illness.

09/06/2026

We celebrated 202 births in August at St. Luke’s Birth Care Center! We’re proud to deliver 4 out of 5 babies born in Cedar Rapids and to be part of your baby's birth story!

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A graphic with the August 2026 birth stats at St. Luke's Birth Center. The stats include 202 total births with 96 girls, 106 boys, 3 sets of twins, the busiest day was August 4 with 13 births, the quietest day was August 23 with 3 births, largest baby was 10 pounds 3.3 ounces and the smallest baby was 2 pounds, 5.6 ounces.

09/05/2026

St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center was recently named Best Senior Living Community in the Corridor Business Journal’s Best in the Corridor awards. Our team gathered to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!

Learn more about our services at uph.link/NassifTransitionalCare

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1. A large group of team members pose happily with their hands in the air outside in front of St. Luke's Transitional Care Center.
2. A large group of team members pose outside in front of St. Luke's Transitional Care Center.

09/05/2026

The "baby blues" affect 80% of new mothers — but how do you know when it's something more serious? 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.

09/04/2026

Our nurse, Nancy, is celebrating 45 years at St. Luke’s Birth Care Center! Over the years, she’s helped welcome and care for countless babies and supported new parents during such a special time in their lives.

Thank you, Nancy, for your dedication to our tiniest patients and their families!

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Nancy poses in the center of the photo surrounded by four other Birth Center team members in the St. Luke's Birth Care Center.

09/04/2026

While it's a symptom of some cancers, these common causes are much more likely.

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.

09/04/2026

Dr. Blaine Westemeyer, emergency medicine physician at UnityPoint Health, explains the signs and symptoms of appendicitis, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available. Learn when abdominal pain may be a medical emergency and why prompt evaluation is important.

Video description: Dr. Blaine Westemeyer, emergency medicine physician at UnityPoint Health, discusses the symptoms of appendicitis, tests used to diagnose it, and how the condition is treated.