UnityPoint Health - Meriter

10/21/2026

See if you meet the requirements. https://uph.link/b7be62

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Graphic with a light gray background and a faint awareness ribbon. Text reads: “It’s the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women, and there’s a little-known screening for it.” Graphic includes the UnityPoint Health logo and Colored vertical bars line.

10/20/2026

On this day in 1903, UnityPoint Health - Meriter's Birthing Center delivered its first ever baby! Alice Ashford Sheldon Davis was named after the head nurse (Miss Ashford) and doctor (Dr. Sheldon) who delivered her.

Now, 123 years later, we are proud to be the busiest birthing center in the state of Wisconsin. Although we look a little different, our mission has stayed the same - to provide compassionate, high-quality care to all our birthing center families.



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1: A black-and-white photograph shows an early delivery room at Madison General Hospital, now UnityPoint Health - Meriter. Text on the image reads “Birthing Center c. 1903.”
2: A modern patient room at the UnityPoint Health - Meriter Birthing Center. Text on the image reads “Birthing Center today.”

10/20/2026

"My husband reached over, grabbed my hand and I immediately just started crying." Karri, a breast cancer survivor, shares how a nurse gave her hope through treatment. Watch her story.

Then, schedule your mammogram today: https://uph.link/BreastCancerCare

Video Description: Karri, a breast cancer survivor, recounts her compassionate care experience with diagnosis and treatment at UnityPoint Health.

10/19/2026

When you meet Steph, it doesn’t take long to understand why she’s one of Meriter’s most awarded nurses.

Since joining UnityPoint Health - Meriter in 2013, Steph has been nominated for more than 24 DAISY Awards and received the prestigious award once. Those nominations have come directly from our postpartum patients and families who take time to recognize their nurses who went above and beyond during some of the most important moments of their lives.

As a postpartum nurse at Meriter, Steph combines expert clinical care with genuine compassion and attentiveness, helping new parents feel supported, respected and empowered to go home and take care of their growing family.

“I want everybody coming to postpartum to feel respected, heard, safe and empowered during this vulnerable time in their lives,” Steph said. “I will continue to pay attention (even to the little details) and anticipate needs involving as many hospital resources as needed to make their stay a positive and memorable one.”

Steph understands firsthand how overwhelming the transition to parenthood can be. She’s always strived to be a safe space for her patients – answering all their questions and taking time to listen without judgement. Her DAISY Award nominations are filled with stories of her kindness, expertise and gentle, caring nature. Steph was born to be a nurse.

But if you ask Steph about her successful career, she’ll quickly point to her teammates in Meriter’s Birthing Center.

“I’m a lifer,” Steph said. “I have grown so much as a nurse at Meriter with the help of many wonderful team members. I feel confident that I will stay with Meriter until I retire.”



Screen reader image description: Steph stands beside the Birth & Newborn Services sign at UnityPoint Health - Meriter wearing her DAISY Award nomination pins.

10/19/2026

Research shows hormone replacement therapy use is up, especially in women ages 35 - 64, for relief from peri and menopause symptoms. Learn how it works, what's available and ways to naturally balance your hormones, too.

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.

10/18/2026

This year's Black Women's Wellness Day was truly an empowering experience!

As a proud sponsor and community partner of The Foundation for Black Women's Wellness, we were so proud to join our community for a day of powerful speeches and uplifting conversations about how we can best support the health and wellbeing of families in Dane County.



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1: Two attendees pose in front of the colorful Black Women’s Wellness Day flower wall holding signs.
2: Meriter's community engagement manager stands at our community resource table during Black Women’s Wellness Day.
3: Black Women’s Wellness Day attendees stand together around tables during the event.
4: Black Women’s Wellness Day attendees gather for a group selfie during the community event.

10/17/2026

Symptoms hit out of nowhere? That’s your first clue. Learn what else to watch for. https://uph.link/gxf

Learn the differences between a stomach bug and food poisoning, including symptoms and how long they last. Plus, our medical expert gives you at-home treatment tips to get your stomach feeling back to normal quicker.

10/16/2026

UnityPoint Health - Meriter's Weekend After Hours Clinic in Madison is just minutes from campus, open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekends and quicker than the emergency room.

No appointment needed - just show up and get back to your Halloweekend plans (and only get charged for an office visit).



Screen reader image description: UnityPoint Health - Meriter graphic promoting weekend care for UTI symptoms, with text reading, “UTI symptoms on a Saturday morning? Don’t worry - we’re open.”

10/16/2026

This is what an expert on nutrition and cancer says about it. https://uph.link/s6v

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UnityPoint Health graphic asking, “Do sugar and dairy fuel cancer cells or increase your risk?” accompanied by images of a frosted doughnut, assorted cheeses, and caramel-topped ice cream.

10/15/2026

Want to know what it’s really like to work with patients in a hospital before starting your healthcare career? The 2027 Ganser Program applications are OPEN NOW through Friday, November 13.

This unique program offers college students with an interest in the healthcare field the chance to earn hands-on hospital experience while participating in medical staff meetings, completing research projects and shadowing Meriter healthcare teams.

Apply at https://bit.ly/GanserProgram-Meriter.



Screen reader video description: Former Ganser Program students discuss gaining hands-on hospital experience, learning from healthcare teams, connecting with patients and completing special projects at UnityPoint Health - Meriter.