The Iowa Clinic Names Sara Glaser Chief Operating Officer
The Iowa Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Glaser, BSN, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group.
UnityPoint Health to Shift Revenue Cycle Functions to Omega Healthcare
UnityPoint Health (UPH) will proceed with its previously announced decision to transition certain Revenue Cycle functions to Omega Healthcare later this year. These changes are part of previously announced efforts to optimize certain support functions, strengthen long-term financial sustainability, and ensure continued access to local, high-quality patient care. As a community-based, not-for-profit health system, resources generated through these efforts will be reinvested in patient care, team members, and the communities UPH serves.
The Iowa Clinic Expands Specialty Care With New Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services
The Iowa Clinic is expanding access to specialized surgical care with the launch of its new Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialty on July 1, 2026. The specialty will be led by board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeons Audrey Ko, MD, and Douglas R. Casady, MD.
First Iowa Patient Receives New Implantable Device for Bladder Control Management
Patients in Iowa now have access to a new, minimally invasive treatment option for overactive bladder, as The Iowa Clinic’s Dr. Stephanie Morgan becomes the first physician in the state to offer the Altaviva™ implant.
UnityPoint Health Announces IT and Revenue Cycle Changes to Support High-Quality Local Care
UnityPoint Health (UPH) is making targeted changes to its Information Technology (IT) and Revenue Cycle functions in order to strengthen its long-term financial sustainability and ensure continued access to local, high-quality patient care.
The Iowa Clinic Receives 2025 NAFA Clean Air Award
The Iowa Clinic has been awarded the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA)2025 Clean Air Award, one of the industry’s most respected recognitions for excellence in indoor air quality management.
The Iowa Clinic Appoints Brian Dieter as Board Advisor
The Iowa Clinic has appointed Brian Dieter as a Board Advisor, bringing decades of healthcare leadership experience to support the organization’s continued growth and strategic direction.
UnityPoint Health Recognized as ‘Top Place to Work in Healthcare’ for the Fifth Year in a Row
For the fifth consecutive year, UnityPoint Health® has been recognized as one of the top places to work in healthcare.
UnityPoint at Home Named a 2026 Best Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report
UnityPoint at Home has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition comes as part of U.S. News’ first-ever ranking of home health providers, identifying the top-performing agencies in the United States.
UnityPoint at Home Named Among the Nation’s Best in Home Health Care
UnityPoint at Home has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a national leader in clinical excellence.
The Iowa Clinic Introduces “Walk-In Wednesdays” for Foot and Ankle Care
The Iowa Clinic is introducing Walk-In Wednesdays, a new weekly opportunity for patients to receive convenient, expert foot and ankle care with no appointment required.
UnityPoint Health Names Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for Cardiovascular Services
As part of its commitment to improving access to heart care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter George, MD, FACC as Chief Medical Officer for cardiovascular services.
UnityPoint Health Names Next Chief Operating Officer
Jenni Friedly has been selected to serve as Chief Operating Officer for UnityPoint Health, effective immediately. Friedly most recently served as Market President of UnityPoint Health – Waterloo, where she brings 16 years of operational experience.
UnityPoint Health Names New Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for Oncology
As part of its commitment to improving access to comprehensive cancer care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments for oncology services.
UnityPoint Health First to Join Mayo Clinic Platform_Insights
UnityPoint Health has announced a new collaboration with Mayo Clinic Platform, a strategic initiative of Mayo Clinic that enables data-driven innovation and healthcare transformation for clinicians across the globe.
The Iowa Clinic Observes Lung Cancer Awareness Day
Lung Cancer Awareness Day at The Iowa Clinic
Thursday, November 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Iowa Clinic – West Des Moines Campus
5950 University Avenue, West Des Moines
The Iowa Clinic and MercyOne Partner to Expand Access to Local Cancer Care
The Iowa Clinic and MercyOne are proud to announce a partnership designed to expand access to high quality cancer care closer to home in central Iowa.
The Iowa Clinic Broadens OB/GYN Services as State Confronts Escalating Maternal Health Challenges
Amid Iowa’s growing maternal health care crisis, The Iowa Clinic is expanding its OB/GYN services with the addition of Dr. Alicia Toncar to its Women’s Center. This strategic investment underscores the Clinic’s commitment to ensuring women and families across the state have continued access to high-quality, local obstetrics and gynecologic care.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Named Among Nation’s Leading Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2025. UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s is among 79 nationwide to receive the honor.
UnityPoint Health Honored as ‘Top Workplace in Healthcare’ for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, UnityPoint Health® has been recognized as one of the top places to work in healthcare in the country by a national industry publication.