UnityPoint Health - Des Moines

06/02/2026

These fiber friendly foods can help you hit your goals and protect your gut against rising cases of colon cancer. https://uph.link/pm8

Beyond supporting weight loss and management, getting enough fiber is vital for combating rising colon cancer rates in young people. It also helps control blood sugar, a must for people with diabetes. Learn about 15 fiber-rich foods to add to your diet for weight loss, according to a dietitian.

05/30/2026

Could you recognize the signs of a stroke? Every minute matters.

Sam Lampe, DO, visited Hello Iowa to share what to watch for and how to respond if someone may be experiencing a stroke.

It’s important to know the signs of a stroke and how you can help someone who may be experiencing one. Dr. Sam Lampe of UnityPoint Health explains.  To learn more visit unitypoint.org. T…

05/30/2026

Our trauma services team is at the Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market this morning providing hands-on education! Stop by our tent and learn how to “Stop the Bleed” and save a life.

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Photo 1: Five volunteers stand together below a blue UnityPoint Health - Des Moines tent. All of the team members are wearing a teal farmers market shirt.
Photo 2: Two volunteers stand behind a red table that has a sign that reads “Answer a Question and Win a Prize!”. They stand together smiling at the camera and are wearing a light blue LifeServe Blood Donor Days shirt.

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

Meet Katie!

Not only does Katie provide excellent service and support at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center Gift Shop, but she is also a very talented artist! You may have seen her chalk art around the hospital last week - she is sharing her creativity while prepping for the Denver Chalk Art Festival.

We are so grateful to have dedicated, multi-talented team members like Katie. 💙

Image Description: Chalk art depicting an individual with long braids and a yellow headband. A light blue circle in the bottom left corner shows a picture of Katie with curved text above that reads "Meet Katie!".

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Erica Axiotis, Foundation President, for being named one of Des Moines Business Record’s 2026 Women of Influence. This award celebrates the work of Central Iowa women who have attained success while helping others along the way. Thank you, Erica, for your selfless leadership and incredible impact. 👏

Image Description: Green and white graphic that reads "Business Record Women of Influence. Congratulations, Erica Axiotis, Foundation President, UnityPoint - Health Des Moines" with a circular photo of Erica smiling.

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

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Broadlawns Medical Center are partnering to launch Iowa's first Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship - a groundbreaking, accredited training program to equip psychiatric physicians with the tools to lead addiction treatment efforts across the state.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Dinner and Dennis Albaugh's Car Collection Tour to help support the creation of this critical program. 💙

See all event photos at flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTRrV

Picture Description: Gassmann family and Dennis Albaugh pose together and smile at the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Dinner.