Send us a Text Message. Dr. Rebecca Milburn, bariatric surgeon with PCI, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss bariatrics surgery, how it benefits patients who struggle with excessive weight, who may be a candidate for surgery, types of bariatric surgery and more. To learn more, visit unitypoint.org. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask…

Send us a Text Message. St. Luke's has opened an Emergency Room in Marion, located at 3301 Armar Dr. It's an off-campus ER, meaning it's not attached to a hospital. In today's episode, Dr. Sarah Hoper, medical director for St. Luke's Marion ER, shares more about the ER, what is treated there, when to go to a freestanding ER vs when to go to an urge…

Send us a Text Message. Alyssa Verheyen, ARNP, a new clinician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Tower Terrace, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more. To schedule an appointment with Alyssa, call (319) 206-7370 or visit unitypoint.org. This is another epi…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Talha Farid, electrophysiologist with St. Luke's Heart Care Clinic, returns to the podcast to discuss lead extraction. Patients who have pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and other devices with lead wires that need to be removed, can have the procedure done at St. Luke’s Hospital, the only hospit…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Chantal Rozmus, a psychiatrist with the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health - Iowa City, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the concept of harm reduction and its application in supporting individuals with substance use disorders. To learn more about mental health services available at AbbeHealth, visit unitypoint.org. Do yo…

Send us a Text Message. Kristen Bolen, physical therapist with St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the stroke rehabilitation process, common post-stroke issues, types of therapy and much more. To learn more visit https://www.unitypoint.org/find-a-service/neurology-and-neurosurgical-care/stroke Do you have a question about a trending me…

Send us a Text Message. Ryley Schmelzer, RN, a nurse on St. Luke's Neurology unit, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss warning signs of a stroke, how strokes are treated and how you can lower your risk. To learn more, visit unitypoint.org. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by …

Send us a Text Message. The City of Cedar Rapids offers scooters and e-bikes around the downtown area to help residents get around more quickly. As the weather starts heating up, Dr. Richard Hodge, with UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Marion, returns to the podcast to discuss safety precautions that should be taken when using these methods of trans…

Send us a Text Message. Brent Rairdin, chaplain at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a hospital chaplain. He shares daily routines, education and training, why he loves working as a hospital chaplain and so much more. If you're interested in a career at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers.…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Benjamin Tallman, pain psychologist with St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, returns to podcast to discuss how psychological treatment can help chronic pain. To schedule an appointment at St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, call (319) 368-5992. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your qu…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Dinah Conti, pediatrician with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Tower Terrace, returns to the podcast to discuss Human Papillomavirus, the HPV vaccine and its role in preventing several types of cancer. To find a pediatrician for your child, visit unitypoint.org/findadoctor. Do you have a question about a trending medical …

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Benjamin Tallman, pain psychologist with St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, returns to podcast to discuss why chronic pain can be difficult to treat and how the Rehab & Pain Center is taking a new approach to chronic pain management. To schedule an appointment at St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, call (319) 368-5992. Do you h…

Send us a Text Message. Drs. Fahed Al Darazi and Talha Farid, cardiologists at St. Luke's Heart Care Clinic, join Dr. Arnold to discuss recent advancements in cardiology and what advancements they see on the horizon. To learn more about heart care services, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Stanley Mathew, Physical Medicine and Rehab medical director, returns to the podcast to talk about how to break the cycle of chronic pain. If you are suffering from chronic pain, call St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center at (319) 368-5992. To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-h…

Send us a Text Message. Nichole Lucas, a dietitian at the Healthy Living Clinic, joins Dr. Arnold to share about the services offered at the clinic to help patients live their healthiest lives. Also, joining the podcast is Julie Gasway, a patient at the Healthy Living Clinic, to share how the clinic helped her reach her health goals. To learn more,…

Send us a Text Message. Do you know where you should go to receive medical care for various injuries and conditions? Dr. Richard Hodge, physician with UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Marion, joins Dr. Arnold to explain when listeners should go to their primary care provider, a walk-in clinic or the emergency room. To learn more, visit unitypoint.or…

Send us a Text Message. Back pain is a common ailment affecting millions of Americans every day. Dr. Roman Magid, physician with St. Luke’s Rehabilitation and Pain Center, discuss back pain, its causes and treatment options. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arn…

Send us a Text Message. Abby Crow, ARNP, CCD, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the new bone clinic at UnityPoint Clinic – Endocrinology, Diabetes Care and Healthy Living Clinic. The new clinic will work with patients who have metabolic bone disorders, low bone mass, thinning bone tissue and people who are at risk for these conditions. To learn more, vis…

Send us a Text Message. Rachel Petersen, obstetrical outreach coordinator for St. Luke's Birth Care Center, returns to the podcast to discuss Nitrous Oxide as a relaxation medication for moms in labor. To learn more about St. Luke's Birth Care Center, visit unitypoint.org. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submi…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Roman Magid, physician with St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Pain Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss how lifestyle changes can help patients with chronic pain and how setting realistic and manageable goals can help patients succeed. To learn more about St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Pain Center, visit https://www.unitypoint…

Send us a Text Message. Sister Ladonna Woerdeman, certified diabetes educator with UnityPoint Clinic Diabetes Care, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss diabetes, management and treatment of the disease and much more. To learn more about diabetes care, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-clinic--endocrinology-diabetes-care-healthy-living-c…

Send us a Text Message. Andrea Childs, DNP, CPNP-PC, a new clinician at UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Tower Terrace, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more. To schedule an appointment with Andrea, call (319) 206-7370 or visit unitypoint.org. This is another ep…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Devin Smith, physician with St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehab, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss Electromyography, which is a helpful tool used to assess the health of muscles, and the nerve cells that control them. To learn more about rehabilitation services available at St. Luke's visit unitypoint.org. Do you have a que…

Send us a Text Message. Molly Bailey, senior physical therapist at St. Luke's Therapy Plus, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss how to prevent running injuries, and how these injuries are treated if they do occur. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast!…

Send us a Text Message. Janelle Burr, radiographer at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a radiographer. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as a radiographer and so much more. If you're interested in a career as a radiographer at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint…

Send us a Text Message. Therese Michels, manager of St. Luke's Breast and Bone Health, joins Dr. Arnold to dispel some common myths about mammograms and breast cancer screening. To schedule your mammogram today, call (319) 369-7216 or request an appointment online at https://bit.ly/STLRequestAMammogram Do you have a question about a trending medica…

Send us a Text Message. Casey Greene, market president for UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids, and Justin McDonald, director of St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Services, join Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke's recently receiving national recognition for the care its team provides and what it means for healthcare in our community. Do you have a question abo…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Roman Magid, a new physician with St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Pain Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the process of treating chronic pain, challenges patients and providers may face, non-opioid and non-medication treatment options for chronic pain, and so much more. To learn more about St. Luke's Rehabilitation and P…

Send us a Text Message. Karla Woodman, patient care tech at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a patient care tech. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as a patient care tech and so much more. If you're interested in a career as a patient care tech at St. Luk…

Send us a Text Message. Nygil Stifter, cardiac sonographer at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a cardiac sonographer. He shares daily routines, education and training, why heloves working as a cardiac sonographer and so much more. If you're interested in a career as a cardiac sonographer at St…

Send us a Text Message. In this back-to-school episode, Dr. Arnold is joined by Dr. Dinah Conti with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics and Lindsey Fiechtner, PA-C, with UnityPoint Clinic Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to discuss what parents should keep in mind as their kiddos head back to school. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? As…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. John Sevening with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Hiawatha, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss co-sleeping with an infant and why it's dangerous. He also gives his safe sleeping recommendations for parents. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. …

Send us a Text Message. Wonderful, amazing people like you — you’re why we do what we do. With care you can trust, we'll be with you every step of the way on your healthcare journey. https://www.unitypoint.org Watch the video here: Wonderful People - YouTube Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question…

Send us a Text Message. Brandie Dolter, Environmental Services manager at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of Environmental Services. She shares daily routines, various projects and tasks, training, and so much more. If you're interested in a career in Environmental Services or any other role at …

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Clete Younger, medical director of St. Luke's Transitional Care Center, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about who we serve at the TCC, our new long-term care options and how to select the right place for your loved one's healing journey. To learn more about St. Luke's Transitional Care Center, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/l…

Send us a Text Message. Rachel Petersen, obstetrical outreach coordinator for St. Luke's Birth Care Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss "Spinning Babies" and how it has helped St. Luke's decrease its C-section rates. To learn more about St. Luke's Birth Care Center, visit unitypoint.org. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Brian Lindsay, pulmonologist with UnityPoint Clinic Multi-Specialty, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss signs, symptoms and treatment of bronchitis. They also discuss recent air quality issues and how it can affect patients with lung conditions. To learn more about lung care, visit unitypoint.org. Do you have a question about a…

Send us a Text Message. UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital opened in 1884. Here's a look at the history of the hospital, how it started and how the team members continue to provide exceptional care to the Cedar Rapids, Iowa community for over a century. Learn more about us at unitypoint.org Do you have a question about a trending medical topic…

Send us a Text Message. Cassi Zimmerman, nurse practitioner at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Tower Terrace, returns to the podcast to discuss how seeing your primary care provider on a routine basis and keeping up with preventive screenings can help you maintain your health. To schedule an appointment with Cassi or any other UnityPoint Clinic…

Send us a Text Message. BJ Schreckengast, Plant Operations manager at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of Plant Operations. He shares daily routines, various projects and tasks, training, and so much more. If you're interested in a career in plant operations or any other role at St. Luke's, visit…

Send us a Text Message. Are you feeling the strain of shoulder pain from playing your favorite sports? Don't let injury hold you back from performing at your best! Join Dr. Arnold as he chats with Brock Yotty, a senior physical therapist at St. Luke's Therapy Plus, who shares invaluable insights on common shoulder injuries in athletes and how to pr…

Send us a Text Message. Carol Meade, director of St. Luke's Behavioral Health Services, joins Dr. Arnold for part two of our series on workplace violence. In this episode, they discuss what Carol has seen in the behavioral health units and the measures being implemented to support our team members. Do you have a question about a trending medical to…

Send us a Text Message. Kelly Printy, RN, supervisor of St. Luke's Oncology Unit, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the rising incidence of violence against healthcare workers. She talks about what she's seen on her unit and steps that are taken to address the issue. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your quest…

Send us a Text Message. Cassi Zimmerman, a new clinician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Tower Terrace, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more. To schedule an appointment with Cassi, call (319) 206-7370 or visit unitypoint.org. This is another episode in…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Kathryn Reed with Linn County Anesthesiologists and St. Luke's Interventional Pain Clinic joins Dr. Arnold to discuss chronic pain management and treatment. To learn more about the Interventional Pain Clinic call (319) 369-8204. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question a…

Send us a Text Message. Chelsea Putz, manager of St. Luke’s Hospitalist Program, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke’s telehospitalist program, which leverages telemedicine technology for general inpatient care overnight. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnol…

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Jennifer Donovan, Abbe Mental Health Center associate medical director, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss depression, treatment of the condition and more. If you are struggling with depression, Abbe Health is here for you. Call the 24/7 Emergency/Crisis Services line at (319) 398-3562. To learn more about Abbe Health, visit un…

Send us a Text Message. Marion Patterson, healing energy worker at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss healing energy work and the benefits it can provide for patients. To learn more about healing energy and all Integrative Wellness services available to cancer patients at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, visit https:…

Send us a Text Message. Jan Mussell, RN, and Michelle Thompson, RN, House Supervisors at St. Luke's Hospital, join Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a House Supervisor. They talk about what the role entails, why they enjoy the job, challenges faced, advice for younger nurses and much more. If you're interested in a caree…

Send us a Text Message. Teresa Daubitz, LBSW, TIES program coordinator, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the Teaching Interventions to Empower and Strengthen Families (TIES) program and how it can help resolve behavioral issues in children. To learn more, call the TIES program at (319) 558-4861. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask…