Send us a text 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. To learn more about St. Luke's Therapy Plus, visit unitypoint.org. Do you ...

Send us a text 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 services available through the clinic, and what hope looks like for...

Send us a text 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. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down wi...

Send us a text 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.org/locations/unitypoint-clinic--endocrinology-diabet...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your...

Send us a text 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. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnol...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-...

Send us a text 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-anesthesia-partnership-boosts-st-lukes-surgical-edge Do you have a ...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! ...

Send us a text 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 Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arn...

Send us a text 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. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold ...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your quest...

Send us a text 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 This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new cli...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your ...

Send us a text 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. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-...

Send us a text 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. To learn more about St. Luke’s ongoing $25 million dollar heart and vascular center expansion project, visit unitypoint.o...

Send us a text 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 This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinic...

Send us a text 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 This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new cl...