UnityPoint Health - Meriter

06/24/2026

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.

06/23/2026

It's already a bad tick season. If a tick 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.

06/19/2026

The pediatricians at UnityPoint Health - Meriter's Weekend After Hours Clinic are here for your family from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. No appointment needed so you can get in and out quickly (and only get charged for an office visit).



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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.