Send us a text UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital acquired Cedar Rapids’ first robotic surgery technology in 2005, performing the areas first procedure the following year. Joining today's episode to talk about the 20-year history of robotic surgery and its benefits is Dr. Jon Rippentrop, medical director of robotic and minimally invasive surgery for St. Luke’s. To learn more about robotic surgery at St. Luke’s, visit uph.link/CR-Surgery. Do you have a question about a trending med...

Send us a text Did you know that someone needs blood in the United States every two seconds? Whether it’s for surgeries, cancer treatment, traumatic injuries or something else, your blood donation could help save a life. Suzanne Felton, Laboratory manager at St. Luke’s, and Adam Wilcox, St. Luke’s Clinical Pharmacy manager and a frequent blood donor, join Dr. Arnold to discuss blood donation. If you are interested in donating blood, visit lifeservebloodcenter.org to schedule your donation app...

Send us a text According to the American Heart Association, Afib affects an estimated 5 million Americans today, and 12 million are projected to have it by 2030. Returning to the podcast to discuss Atrial Fibrillation is Dr. Talha Farid, cardiologist with St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic. To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, 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 answ...

Send us a text Whether you’re working out at the gym, reaching for the top shelf, or carrying in groceries, your shoulders are involved in nearly everything you do and they’re more vulnerable to injury than you might think. Today we’re joined by Brock Yotty, supervisor and physical therapist at St. Luke’s Therapy Plus to break down common shoulder injuries, how to prevent them, and when physical therapy can help. To learn more about St. Luke's Therapy Plus, visit unitypoint.org. Do you ...

Send us a text Dr. Elissa Zakrasek, physician with St. Luke's Physical Medicine & Rehab, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke’s Spinal Cord Injury Clinic—the only outpatient clinic of its kind in Iowa. From advanced therapies to helping patients manage everyday challenges, this clinic is redefining what spinal cord injury recovery and management can look like. Dr. Zakrasek shares what inspired her to pursue this work, the services available through the clinic, and what hope looks like for...

Send us a text Dr. Taylor King, a new physician with 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. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. King, call UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics – Tower Terrace at (319) 206-7370. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down wi...

Send us a text With the increased use of GLP-1 medications for weight-loss, UnityPoint Health Healthy Living Clinic saw a need for a special program dedicated to individuals who use these types of medication. Returning to the podcast to talk about this is Nichole Lucas, a dietitian at the Healthy Living Clinic. Also joining us is Gracie Cheville, a health coach at the Healthy Living Clinic. To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-clinic--endocrinology-diabet...

Send us a text Courtney Spencer, BSN, RN, supervisor at St. Luke's Marion ER and Courtney McGreevy, RN, UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids ER Float pool nurse, join Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of an ER nurse. They shares daily routines, education and training, why they love working as a nurse and so much more. If you're interested in a career at St. Luke's, visit joinuph.com. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your...

Send us a text Allison Cadden, PA-C, a new physician assistant with UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Northridge, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Allison, call UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Northridge at (319) 393-0783. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnol...

Send us a text St. Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Talha Farid is the first in Cedar Rapids to be trained and successfully implant the AVEIR DR, which is the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. Dr. Farid joins Dr. Arnold on today’s episode to share more. To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, 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...

Send us a text St. Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Nidhi Madan joins Dr. Arnold on today’s episode to discuss mitral valve conditions and how they are treated with MitraClip. To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke's, 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-for-the-...

Send us a text Casey Greene, president of UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke's exclusive agreement with Linn County Anesthesiologists, P.C. - the area's only anesthesiologist group. They discuss how the partnership improves access and helps to deliver safe and advanced surgical care for our community. To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/press-releases/exclusive-anesthesia-partnership-boosts-st-lukes-surgical-edge Do you have a ...

Send us a text Dr. Nicole Gensicke, PCI Vascular Surgeon with St. Luke's Vascular Surgery, returns to the podcast to discuss Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). To learn more about services offered at St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Center, 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-...

Send us a text Justin McDonald, St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Services director, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the progress of St. Luke’s $25 million dollar Heart and Vascular expansion and the final phase that’s underway. To learn more about the project and about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, 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! ...

Send us a text Craig Liscum, MSN, RN, St. Luke's Trauma Coordinator, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke's Marion ER Level 4 trauma certification and what it means for patients receiving care. To learn more about emergency services at St. Luke's Hospital, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-hospital-marion-emergency-department 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 Dr. Nicole Gensicke, a new vascular surgeon with St. Luke’s and Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Vascular Surgery program, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to PCI and UnityPoint Health and much more. Patients experiencing vein issues may call (319) 368-8346 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gensicke. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold ...

Send us a text Ellie Ledger, RN, nurse at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a medical surgical nurse. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as a nurse and so much more. If you're interested in a career at St. Luke's, visit joinuph.com. 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...

Send us a text Dr. Tyler Rasmussen, a new electrophysiologist at St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic , joins Dr. Arnold to talk about his background, clinical and personal interests, what led him to UnityPoint Health and much more. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Rasmussen, call St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic at (319) 364-7101 This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new cli...

Send us a text Kaelee, BSN, RN, Operating Room nurse at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of an OR nurse. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as an OR nurse and so much more. If you're interested in a career at St. Luke's, visit joinuph.com. 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 ...

Send us a text Colonoscopy prep tends to get a bad rap, but it’s a crucial step in ensuring your procedure goes as planned. Dr. Doug Purdy, St. Luke's Gastroenterologist, returns to the podcast to discuss the colonoscopy prep process. To learn more, visit unitypoint.org/colon. 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-...