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LiveWell Talk On... podcasts by UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids are designed to educate, inform and empower listeners to live their healthiest lives.

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April 30, 2025 13 mins

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Dr. Nicole Gensicke, a new vascular surgeon with St. Luke’s and Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Vascular Surgery program, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to PCI and UnityPoint Health and much more.

Patients experiencing vein issues may call (319) 368-8346 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gensicke. 

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Ellie Ledger, RN, nurse at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a medical surgical nurse. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as a nurse and so much more. 

If you're interested in a career at St. Luke's, visit joinuph.com.

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Dr. Tyler Rasmussen, a new electrophysiologist at St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic , joins Dr. Arnold to talk about his background, clinical and personal interests, what led him to UnityPoint Health and much more.

If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Rasmussen, call St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic at (319) 364-7101 

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Kaelee, BSN, RN, Operating Room nurse at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of an OR nurse. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as an OR nurse and so much more. 

If you're interested in a career at St. Luke's, visit joinuph.com.

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Colonoscopy prep tends to get a bad rap, but it’s a crucial step in ensuring your procedure goes as planned. Dr. Doug Purdy, St. Luke's Gastroenterologist, returns to the podcast to discuss the colonoscopy prep process.

To learn more, visit unitypoint.org/colon.

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Lia Dickes, MSN, RN, PCCN, St. Luke's Vascular and Interventional Radiology Manager, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke's vascular and interventional radiology labs expansion project. The newly expanded labs enable St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular teams to care for more patients as the demand for cardiac and other interventional procedures continues to rise.

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Dr. Steven Brown, a new pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about his background, clinical and personal interests, what led him to PCI, St. Luke's and the Cedar Rapids community and much more.

If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Brown, call PCI at (319) 398-1545

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Michele Tangeman, DNP, ARNP, a new nurse practitioner at St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic , joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more.

If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment with Michele, call St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic at (319) 364-7101 

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Alyssa Grissom, MSN, APRN, AGCNS, AOCNS, a new genetics nurse practitioner at Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more.

To schedule a genetics consultation with Alyssa, call the Nassif Community Cancer Center at (319) 558-4876.

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Dr. Shanna Elliott, a new clinician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Bowman Woods, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Elliott, call (319) 832-1463 or visit unitypoint.org.

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St. Luke's was recently recognized as the #1 Hospital in the State of Iowa for 2025 by Newsweek. Casey Greene, president of UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids, returns to the podcast to discuss what this honor means for healthcare in our community.

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Jessica Thomas, PA-C, a new clinician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Hiawatha, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more.

To schedule an appointment with Jessica, call (319) 362-0200 or visit unitypoint.org.

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A career in healthcare, while extremely rewarding, can also be stressful at times. At UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids, healthcare workers are encouraged take care of themselves so they can continue providing their best care for others. One of the ways our team members can do this is through our Reigniting the Spirit of Caring retreats. Kallie Gutierrez, nurse manager of St. Luke’s Operating Room and one of the leader...

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Melissa Janssen, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, a new genetics nurse practitioner at Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more.

To schedule a genetics consultation with Melissa, call the Nassif Community Cancer Center at (319) 558-4876.

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Dr. Nick Loudas, radiation oncologist with St. Luke's Nassif Radiation Center, and Dr. Tom Richardson, urologist with Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, return to the podcast to discuss prostate cancer treatment.

To learn more about cancer services at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, visit communitycancercenter.org.

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September 18, 2024 11 mins

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One of the most treated heart rhythm disorders in the United States is irregular heart activity known as Atrial Fibrillation or Afib. Dr. Weiwei Li, electrophysiologist at St. Luke's Heart Care Clinic, returns to the podcast to discuss a new treatment option for Afib, Pulsed Field Ablation.

To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.

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Melissa Janssen, ARNP, and Alyssa Grissom, APRN, with the Genetics and Risk Assessment Clinic at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, join Dr. Arnold to discuss the clinic, types of genetic testing available, the testing process and much more. 

To learn more, visit communitycancercenter.org/genetics.

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Dr. Kate Jarvis, psychiatrist with AbbeHealth, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss how our day-to-day choices regarding lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, sleep and social connections can impact our mental health and well-being.

To learn more about AbbeHealth Services, visit unitypoint.org.

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Dr. Rebecca Milburn, bariatric surgeon with PCI, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss bariatrics surgery, how it benefits patients who struggle with excessive weight, who may be a candidate for surgery, types of bariatric surgery and more.

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St. Luke's has opened an Emergency Room in Marion, located at 3301 Armar Dr. It's an off-campus ER, meaning it's not attached to a hospital. In today's episode, Dr. Sarah Hoper, medical director for St. Luke's Marion ER, shares more about the ER, what is treated there, when to go to a freestanding ER vs when to go to an urgent care and much more.

To learn more, visit unitypoint.org.

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