UnityPoint Clinic Introduces New General Surgeon
Robert Cunningham, MD, MRCS, MPH, FACS has joined the team at UnityPoint Clinic® General Surgery and Gastroenterology providing surgery services for the Siouxland area.
CNOS Now Offering A Medical Weight Loss Option
CNOS, a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering innovative and personalized care in Siouxland, is pleased to announce the addition of Semaglutide injections to its list of weight loss options.
Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, & Spine Celebrates 25th Anniversary In Siouxland
The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, & Spine (CNOS), celebrates its 25th anniversary as a beacon of excellence in healthcare. Since its inception, CNOS has provided exceptional and personalized medical services to the Siouxland community and beyond.
CNOS Offers Tips On Spotting Concussions, Revamps Concussion Clinic To Meet Athletes’ Needs
CNOS has long been involved in the training and care of local athletes in Siouxland. That’s one reason why they’re highlighting the importance of recognizing and properly treating concussions.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Works To Help Treat Sleep Disorders In Siouxland
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Center for Sleep Disorders will begin treating patients who qualify for an Inspire Sleep Device, which is designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder which affects two to four percent of adults according to the National Institutes of Health. The FDA-approved device is an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure – commonly referred to as CPAP.
MercyOne opens scheduling for school and sports physicals
Summer is here, and for many families that means the end of the school year and the beginning of camps and summer programs. It is also the time to schedule your student’s annual sports and school physical.
MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center Gifted $30,000 Grant
MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center Gifted $30,000 Grant
News and Notes
Avera Health supported Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, October 28, by accepting unused or expired prescription medications including opioids in its ongoing effort to help combat a national opioid abuse and overdose epidemic. Medications were accepted with no questions asked.
News and Notes
Avera has earned national recognition as a technology leader as it was named to the list of Health Care’s Most Wired for the 18th time. The list is based on an annual survey released by the American Hospital Association. Avera received “advanced” designation. It was the sole South Dakota- based health system to receive the Most Wired Advanced Award.
What we learned from… Flight 232
Disaster preparedness is no accident and every hospital, fire department, and emergency management agency knows it. When lives are on the line, the ability to mobilize quickly, communicate effectively, and triage efficiently are critical. They are the primary goals of every disaster drill and simulation.