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Send us Fan Mail 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-he...

Send us Fan Mail 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. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podc...

Send us Fan Mail 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. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot...

Send us Fan Mail 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. To learn more, visit unitypoint.org. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukes...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Alyssa Verheyen, ARNP, a new clinician at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Tower Terrace, 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 Alyssa, call (319) 206-7370 or visit unitypoint.org. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinici...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Talha Farid, electrophysiologist with St. Luke's Heart Care Clinic, returns to the podcast to discuss lead extraction. Patients who have pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and other devices with lead wires that need to be removed, can have the procedure done at St. Luke’s Hospital, the only hospital in Cedar Rapids that performs lead extraction.  T...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Chantal Rozmus, a psychiatrist with the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health - Iowa City, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the concept of harm reduction and its application in supporting individuals with substance use disorders.  To learn more about mental health services available at AbbeHealth, visit unitypoint.org. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss wit...

Send us Fan Mail Kristen Bolen, physical therapist with St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the stroke rehabilitation process, common post-stroke issues, types of therapy and much more. To learn more visit https://www.unitypoint.org/find-a-service/neurology-and-neurosurgical-care/stroke If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot u...

Send us Fan Mail Ryley Schmelzer, RN, a nurse on St. Luke's Neurology unit, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss warning signs of a stroke, how strokes are treated and how you can lower your risk. To learn more, visit unitypoint.org. 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.

Send us Fan Mail The City of Cedar Rapids offers scooters and e-bikes around the downtown area to help residents get around more quickly. As the weather starts heating up, Dr. Richard Hodge, with UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Marion, returns to the podcast to discuss safety precautions that should be taken when using these methods of transportation. To locate your nearest UnityPoint Clinic Urgen...

Send us Fan Mail Brent Rairdin, chaplain at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a hospital chaplain. He shares daily routines, education and training, why he loves working as a hospital chaplain and so much more.  If you're interested in a career at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers. If you have a topic you'd like Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Benjamin Tallman, pain psychologist with St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, returns to podcast to discuss how psychological treatment can help chronic pain.  To schedule an appointment at St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, call (319) 368-5992. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unity...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dinah Conti, pediatrician with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Tower Terrace, returns to the podcast to discuss Human Papillomavirus, the HPV vaccine and its role in preventing several types of cancer. To find a pediatrician for your child, visit unitypoint.org/findadoctor. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Benjamin Tallman, pain psychologist with St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, returns to podcast to discuss why chronic pain can be difficult to treat and how the Rehab & Pain Center is taking a new approach to chronic pain management.  To schedule an appointment at St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center, call (319) 368-5992. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Ar...

Send us Fan Mail Drs. Fahed Al Darazi and Talha Farid, cardiologists at St. Luke's Heart Care Clinic, join Dr. Arnold to discuss recent advancements in cardiology and what advancements they see on the horizon. To learn more about heart care services, 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 stluk...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Stanley Mathew, Physical Medicine and Rehab medical director, returns to the podcast to talk about how to break the cycle of chronic pain. If you are suffering from chronic pain, call St. Luke's Rehab & Pain Center at (319) 368-5992. To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-hospital---rehabilitation--pain-center If you hav...

Send us Fan Mail Nichole Lucas, a dietitian at the Healthy Living Clinic, joins Dr. Arnold to share about the services offered at the clinic to help patients live their healthiest lives. Also, joining the podcast is Julie Gasway, a patient at the Healthy Living Clinic, to share how the clinic helped her reach her health goals.   To learn more, visit unitypoint.org. If you have a topic you'd l...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know where you should go to receive medical care for various injuries and conditions? Dr. Richard Hodge, physician with UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Marion, joins Dr. Arnold to explain when listeners should go to their primary care provider, a walk-in clinic or the emergency room.  To learn more, visit unitypoint.org. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to dis...

Send us Fan Mail Back pain is a common ailment affecting millions of Americans every day. Dr. Roman Magid, physician with St. Luke’s Rehabilitation and Pain Center, discuss back pain, its causes and treatment options. 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.

Send us Fan Mail Abby Crow, ARNP, CCD, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the new bone clinic at UnityPoint Clinic – Endocrinology, Diabetes Care and Healthy Living Clinic. The new clinic will work with patients who have metabolic bone disorders, low bone mass, thinning bone tissue and people who are at risk for these conditions.  To learn more, visit unitypoint.org. If you have a topic you'd like D...

Send us Fan Mail Rachel Petersen, obstetrical outreach coordinator for St. Luke's Birth Care Center, returns to the podcast to discuss Nitrous Oxide as a relaxation medication for moms in labor. To learn more about St. Luke's Birth Care Center, visit unitypoint.org. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unity...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Roman Magid, physician with St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Pain Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss how lifestyle changes can help patients with chronic pain and how setting realistic and manageable goals can help patients succeed. To learn more about St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Pain Center, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-hos...

Send us Fan Mail Sister Ladonna Woerdeman, certified diabetes educator with UnityPoint Clinic Diabetes Care, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss diabetes, management and treatment of the disease and much more. To learn more about diabetes care, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-clinic--endocrinology-diabetes-care-healthy-living-clinic If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to d...

Send us Fan Mail Andrea Childs, DNP, CPNP-PC, a new clinician at 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. To schedule an appointment with Andrea, call (319) 206-7370 or visit unitypoint.org. This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinic...