UnityPoint Health–Des Moines and University of Iowa Partnership Spotlighted During Leadership Transition
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UnityPoint Health–Des Moines and University of Iowa Partnership Spotlighted During Leadership Transition

After 40 years of service in pediatric care, medical education and physician leadership, Dr. Ken Cheyne will retire on April 3, 2026. Dr. Cheyne played a pivotal role in shaping medical education in Central Iowa through his leadership at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, including his service at Blank Children’s Hospital and most recently as Executive Director of the Des Moines Area Medical Education Consortium, Inc. (DMEC) and Assistant Dean of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine branch campus in Des Moines.

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Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Honors Dr. Lucio Margallo II With Athletic Training Room Recognition at Mitchell High School
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Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Honors Dr. Lucio Margallo II With Athletic Training Room Recognition at Mitchell High School

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital and the Mitchell School District recognized Dr. Lucio Margallo II on Thursday evening with a plaque for the Mitchell High School Athletic Training Room in his honor, celebrating his exceptional service to students, student-athletes and families throughout the Mitchell community.

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Mrs. Iowa Makes Special Visit to UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s – Downtown
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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. 

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Community Hospital Health Foundation Announces Board Updates
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Community Hospital Health Foundation Announces Board Updates

Community Hospital Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Graff to its Board of Directors. Graff, a retired radiology technologist who served Community Hospital for many years before retiring in March 2021, brings a wealth of healthcare experience and a deep commitment to the community. She is also an active community member, engaged in numerous local events and non-profit organizations, making her a valuable addition to the Foundation’s leadership team.

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Vascular Surgeon Dr. Patrick Kelly to Provide Care at Lakes Regional Healthcare
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Vascular Surgeon Dr. Patrick Kelly to Provide Care at Lakes Regional Healthcare

Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Kelly has started providing care to area patients within Lakes Regional Healthcare’s Outpatient Center. He is one of the founding vascular surgeons at Dakota Vascular in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and will be at LRH’s Outpatient Center one Monday each month. 

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