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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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Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and recently became the leading cause of cancer death in people under 50. Returning to the podcast today is Dr. Douglas Purdy, gastroenterologist with St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, to discuss colon cancer screening, treatment and more.
If you are 45 years or older, talk to your primary care provider today about sche...
Life after a heart attack can feel overwhelming, but cardiac rehabilitation offers a clear, supportive path forward. In this episode, Cardiac Rehab Specialist Jayson Wagner breaks down what rehab involves and how it helps patients regain strength, confidence and control.
To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids’ Heart Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.
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Heart failure affects millions of Americans and is a leading cause of hospitalization. Dr. Antony Anandaraj, Cardiologist with UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital, joins the podcast to discuss CardioMEMS, a new option for heart failure patients.
To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids’ Heart Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.
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336 - Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or TAVR (Dr. Richard Kettelkamp & Katie Maybanks, ACNP)
St. Luke’s introduced TAVR – catheter-based replacement of the aortic valve – to Cedar Rapids, performing the area’s first procedure in 2016. Since then, the heart team has performed nearly 800 TAVRs. Joining the podcast to talk about the procedure are Dr. Richard Kettelkamp and Katie Maybanks, ACNP, from St. Luke’s structural cardiology team.
To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s, Cedar Rapids’ Heart Hos...
St. Luke’s was recently recognized as the #1 Hospital in the State of Iowa for 2026 by Newsweek. Returning to the podcast today to discuss this honor and what it means for health care in our community, is Casey Greene, market president for UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids.
For more information on services offered at St. Luke’s – the #1 hospital in the state of Iowa – right here in Cedar Rapids, visit unitypoint.org.
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UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital acquired Cedar Rapids’ first robotic surgery technology in 2005, performing the areas first procedure the following year. Joining today's episode to talk about the 20-year history of robotic surgery and its benefits is Dr. Jon Rippentrop, medical director of robotic and minimally invasive surgery for St. Luke’s.
To learn more about robotic surgery at St. Luke’s, visi...
Did you know that someone needs blood in the United States every two seconds? Whether it’s for surgeries, cancer treatment, traumatic injuries or something else, your blood donation could help save a life. Suzanne Felton, Laboratory manager at St. Luke’s, and Adam Wilcox, St. Luke’s Clinical Pharmacy manager and a frequent blood donor, join Dr. Arnold to discuss blood donation.
If you are interested in donating blood, vis...
According to the American Heart Association, Afib affects an estimated 5 million Americans today, and 12 million are projected to have it by 2030. Returning to the podcast to discuss Atrial Fibrillation is Dr. Talha Farid, cardiologist with St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic.
To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.
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Whether you’re working out at the gym, reaching for the top shelf, or carrying in groceries, your shoulders are involved in nearly everything you do and they’re more vulnerable to injury than you might think. Today we’re joined by Brock Yotty, supervisor and physical therapist at St. Luke’s Therapy Plus to break down common shoulder injuries, how to prevent them, and when physical therapy can help.
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Dr. Elissa Zakrasek, physician with St. Luke's Physical Medicine & Rehab, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke’s Spinal Cord Injury Clinic—the only outpatient clinic of its kind in Iowa. From advanced therapies to helping patients manage everyday challenges, this clinic is redefining what spinal cord injury recovery and management can look like. Dr. Zakrasek shares what inspired her to pursue this work, the serv...
Dr. Taylor King, a new physician with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Tower Terrace, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. King, call UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics – Tower Terrace at (319) 206-7370.
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With the increased use of GLP-1 medications for weight-loss, UnityPoint Health Healthy Living Clinic saw a need for a special program dedicated to individuals who use these types of medication. Returning to the podcast to talk about this is Nichole Lucas, a dietitian at the Healthy Living Clinic. Also joining us is Gracie Cheville, a health coach at the Healthy Living Clinic.
To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.o...
Courtney Spencer, BSN, RN, supervisor at St. Luke's Marion ER and Courtney McGreevy, RN, UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids ER Float pool nurse, join Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of an ER nurse. They shares daily routines, education and training, why they love 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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Allison Cadden, PA-C, a new physician assistant with UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Northridge, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Allison, call UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Northridge at (319) 393-0783.
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St. Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Talha Farid is the first in Cedar Rapids to be trained and successfully implant the AVEIR DR, which is the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. Dr. Farid joins Dr. Arnold on today’s episode to share more.
To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.
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St. Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Nidhi Madan joins Dr. Arnold on today’s episode to discuss mitral valve conditions and how they are treated with MitraClip.
To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.
If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unitypoint.org.
Casey Greene, president of UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke's exclusive agreement with Linn County Anesthesiologists, P.C. - the area's only anesthesiologist group. They discuss how the partnership improves access and helps to deliver safe and advanced surgical care for our community.
To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/press-releases/exclusive-...
Dr. Nicole Gensicke, PCI Vascular Surgeon with St. Luke's Vascular Surgery, returns to the podcast to discuss Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
To learn more about services offered at St. Luke’s Heart and Vascular Center, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.
If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unitypoint.org.
Justin McDonald, St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Services director, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the progress of St. Luke’s $25 million dollar Heart and Vascular expansion and the final phase that’s underway.
To learn more about the project and about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.
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Craig Liscum, MSN, RN, St. Luke's Trauma Coordinator, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss St. Luke's Marion ER Level 4 trauma certification and what it means for patients receiving care.
To learn more about emergency services at St. Luke's Hospital, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-hospital-marion-emergency-department
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