UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge Holds Groundbreaking for $39.8 Million Surgery Renovation and Expansion Project
UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge proudly hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 19, marking the start of a transformative $39.8 million renovation and expansion of its surgical services. This highly anticipated project underscores the organization’s commitment to providing exceptional care for the Fort Dodge region and surrounding communities.
Regional Medical Center Begins Construction on New Surgical Addition
On Monday, June 9, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester hosted an intimate groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on their new surgery addition.
Surgery and Cannabis: Should You Screen All Patients Before Surgery?
Over the last two decades, there has been a significant increase in the number of Americans who regularly use cannabis with approximately 10% of the population reporting monthly or greater use. Additionally, cannabis use disorder—clinically significant impairment caused by the recurrent use of marijuana—is believed to be present in about 6 percent of surgical patients.
Elective Procedures and Surgery During COVID-19
There are three areas of preparation a healthcare system, hospital, facility, or provider group should consider as they schedule elective surgeries or procedures, as COVID-19 is still a concern:
Gain Without Pain - Ergonomics in the Medical Workplace
According to the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, healthcare workers experience musculoskeletal disorders at a rate exceeding that of working in construction, mining and manufacturing. In addition to lifting and positioning increasingly heavy patients, many of these injuries occur as a result of being forced to spend many hours working in awkward positions.