American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Recognizes the Intensive Care Unit at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s with Beacon Award for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the ICU at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s. This is a significant achievement as more than 575 units from across the country applied for the award in 2025.
Mrs. Iowa Makes Special Visit to UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s – Downtown
Mrs. Iowa recently spent time at our Downtown Campus visiting with patients and team members and spreading positivity throughout the day. Heidi Day, who was announced as United States of America’s Mrs. Iowa in October, brings her title to life through the same servant-hearted approach she practices every day as a neuro-ortho nurse at the Downtown Campus.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Advances Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Level 3
St. Luke’s is proud to announce its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been officially designated as a Level 3 NICU. This advancement strengthens access to comprehensive, high-level neonatal care in the Siouxland region and supports families by keeping more infants close to home during critical stages of treatment and recovery.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Outpatient Therapy Awarded Grant by Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Outpatient Therapy Services has received an $11,735 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa to fund the purchase and installation of an ADA-compliant, height-adjustable adult-sized changing table designed to support the children and young adults served through outpatient rehabilitation. The new equipment addresses a longstanding need for a safe, dignified space for toileting and hygiene support during therapy sessions.