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LiveWell Talk On... podcasts by UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids are designed to educate, inform and empower listeners to live their healthiest lives.

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294 - Scooter and E-bike Safety (Dr. Richard Hodge)

April 17, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MB

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 transportation. To locate your nearest UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care, visit unitypoint.org. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit you...

293 - A Day in the Life: Hospital Chaplain (Brent Rairdin)

March 20, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

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. 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! Submit your questio...

292 - Psychological Approaches to Chronic Pain (Dr. Benjamin Tallman)

March 13, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

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 question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx ...

291 - Human Papillomavirus and the HPV Vaccine (Dr. Dinah Conti)

February 28, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

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 topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/subm...

290 - Why is Chronic Pain so Difficult to Treat? (Dr. Benjamin Tallman)

February 21, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

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 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! Submit your questions at: ht...

289 - Advancements in Cardiology (Dr. Fahed Al Darazi & Dr. Talha Farid)

February 07, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

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. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question...

Advancements in Cardiology (Dr. Fahed Al Darazi & Dr. Talha Farid)

February 07, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

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. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question...

288 - How to Break Through Your Chronic Pain (Dr. Stanley Mathew)

January 31, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

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-hospital---rehabilitation--pain-center Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold ...

287 - Healthy Living Clinic (Nichole Lucas, RD, LD & Julie Gasway)

January 24, 2024 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

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, 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 Dr. Arnold on the podcast...

286 - Where to go for Care (Dr. Richard Hodge)

January 17, 2024 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

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.org. 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! Submit your quest...

285 - What is Back Pain? (Dr. Roman Magid)

January 10, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

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. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold ...

284 - New Bone Clinic (Abby Crow, ARNP, CCD)

December 20, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

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, 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 Dr. Arnold on the podcast! S...

283 - Nitrous Oxide during Labor (Rachel Petersen, BSN, RNC, C-EFM)

December 06, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MB

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! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailba...

282 - Lifestyle Changes to Help with Chronic Pain (Dr. Roman Magid)

November 29, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

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.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-hospital---rehabilitation--pain-center Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your qu...

281 - Diabetes (Sister Ladonna Woerdeman, RD, LD, CDCES)

November 15, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

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-clinic 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! Submit your que...

280 - New Clinician Spotlight: Andrea Childs, DNP, CPNP-PC

November 08, 2023 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MB

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 episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids ...

279 - Electromyography (Dr. Devin Smith)

November 01, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www....

278 - Running Injury Prevention and Treatment (Molly Bailey, PT, DPT)

October 25, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MB

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! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a g...

277 - A Day in the Life: Radiographer (Janelle Burr)

October 18, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

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.org/careers. 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! Submit...

276 - Mammogram Myths and Facts (Therese Michels, RT(R)(M)(BD))

October 11, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

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 medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/s...

275 - Nationally Recognized Healthcare in Cedar Rapids (Casey Greene & Justin McDonald)

October 04, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

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 about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoin...

274 - Challenges of Treating Chronic Pain (Dr. Roman Magid)

September 27, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 Pain Center, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-hospital---rehabilitation--pain-center Do you have a question about a trending medic...

273 - A Day in the Life: Patient Care Tech (Karla Woodman)

September 20, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MB

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. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers. 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 ...

272 - A Day in the Life: Cardiac Sonographer (Nygil Stifter, RDCS)

September 13, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MB

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. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnol...

Ep. 272 - LiveWell Talk On...A Day in the Life: Cardiac Sonographer

September 13, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MB

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. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnol...

271 - Parents' Back-to-School Checklist (Dr. Dinah Conti & Lindsey Fiechtner, PA-C)

September 05, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

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? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-quest...

270 - Co-Sleeping (Dr. John Sevening)

August 30, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MB

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. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arno...

Wonderful People

August 25, 2023 21:00 - 30 seconds - 465 KB

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 and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If yo...

269 - A Day in the Life: Environmental Services (Brandie Dolter)

August 16, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

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 St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arn...

268 - St. Luke's Transitional Care Center (Dr. Clete Younger)

August 09, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

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/locations/st-lukes-helen-g-nassif-transitional-care-center Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answ...

267 - Spinning Babies to Reduce C-section Rates (Rachel Petersen, BSN, RNC, C-EFM)

August 02, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

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. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question...

266 - Bronchitis (Dr. Brian Lindsay)

July 26, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

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 trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.or...

A look at the history of UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital

July 19, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.42 MB

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? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-...

265 - Health Maintenance (Cassi Zimmerman, DNP)

June 28, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MB

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 provider, visit unitypoint.org and click on "Find a Doctor" to find a doctor near you. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit yo...

264 - A Day in the Life: Plant Operations (BJ Schreckengast)

June 21, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

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 unitypoint.org/careers. 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 podcas...

263 - Sports Therapy for Shoulder Injuries (Brock Yotty, PT, DPT)

June 14, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

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 prevent them. Brock also explains when surgery may be necessary for rotator cuff and labrum tears, as well as the importance of proper rehabilitation and rest for a speedy...

262 - Workplace Violence Pt. 2 (Carol Meade, MSW, LISW)

June 07, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

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 topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-...

261 - Workplace Violence Pt. 1 (Kelly Printy, RN)

May 31, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MB

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 question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If yo...

260 - New Clinician Spotlight: Cassi Zimmerman, DNP

May 24, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MB

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 a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get ...

259 - Pain Management and Treatment (Dr. Kathryn Reed)

May 17, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

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 and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If you ha...

258 - St. Luke's Telehospitalist Program (Chelsea Putz, BSN, RN)

May 10, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MB

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. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold ...

257 - Depression (Dr. Jennifer Donovan)

May 03, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

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 unitypoint.org/abbehealth.  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 podcas...

256 - Healing Energy (Marion Patterson)

April 26, 2023 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

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://www.communitycancercenter.org/support-services/integrative-wellness/ Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and ...

255 - A Day in the Life: House Supervisor (Jan Mussell, RN & Michelle Thompson, RN)

April 19, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

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 career as a nurse or any other role at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers. This is another installment in a new series on the podcast called "A Day in the Life." In th...

Ep. 255 - A Day in the Life: House Supervisor (Jan Mussell, RN & Michelle Thompson, RN)

April 19, 2023 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

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 career as a nurse or any other role at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers. This is another installment in a new series on the podcast called "A Day in the Life." In th...

254 - Teaching Interventions to Empower and Strengthen Families or TIES (Teresa Daubitz, LBSW)

April 12, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

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 Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-quest...

253 - Donate Life Awareness (Eric Briesemeister)

April 05, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MB

April is Donate Life Month. Eric Briesemeister, Jones Regional Medical Center CEO and Iowa Donate Life board chair, joins Dr. Arnold to educate listeners about organ donation and how to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor. Currently, there are over 600 people waiting for an organ transplant in Iowa. To learn more and to register, visit iowadonornetwork.org. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnol...

252 - Heart and Lung Surgery Satellite Clinic (Dr. James Levett)

March 29, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

Dr. James Levett, cardiothoracic surgeon, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the new UnityPoint Health - Heart and Lung Surgery satellite clinic at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. This new clinic will give patients in Dubuque easier access to St. Luke's nationally recognized heart and lung surgical care, while staying closer to home for consultations, surgery follow-up care, cardiac rehabilitation and more. To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/cardiology-1.aspx Do you have a questi...

251 - Ear Infections in Children (Dr. Lianne Farley)

March 22, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Dr. Lianne Farley, UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss ear infection symptoms, treatment, prevention and more. For more information or to find a pediatrician 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 Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspx If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnol...

250 - Being a Caregiver for a Loved One with Cancer (Adrienne Douglas & Nancy Yeisley, MSW, LISW, OSW-C)

March 15, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

A cancer diagnosis not only affects the patient, but the patient's loved ones as well. Often a loved one becomes a caregiver and walks alongside the patient through the cancer journey. Adrienne Douglas served as the primary caregiver for her husband Zach as he battled colon cancer. She joins the podcast to talk about that journey and how the Nassif Community Cancer Center helped by providing resources and support. Nancy Yeisley, oncology social worker at the Nassif Community Cancer Center al...