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Send us Fan Mail In this week's update, Dr. Arnold talks more about natural vs. vaccine-induced immunity and vaccine boosters, as well as the current situation with the Delta variant. He also discusses some things he's learned throughout the pandemic and how we can remain hopeful and optimistic during these challenging times. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Clete Younger, medical director of St. Luke's Living Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss skilled nursing care. Topics they cover include different types of skilled care, reasons someone may need skilled care, top questions patients and families should ask when they are heading in to a skilled care stay and much more. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discu...

Send us Fan Mail Kris Sehr, sr. physical therapist at St. Luke's Therapy Plus, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss common sports injuries and treatment, overtraining, recovery process and return to play, concussions and much more. 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 Dr. Michael Telisak, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Ear, Nose and Throat, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss Thyroid Cancer. Topics they cover include risk factors, symptoms, treatments, whether hypothyroidism increases the risk of thyroid cancer and more. 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 In this week's COVID-19 update, Dr. Arnold gives the latest on coronavirus in the community, discusses natural vs. vaccine-induced immunity, talks about booster shots and more. 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 Dr. Stephen Pedron, physician at UnityPoint Clinic Maternal Fetal Medicine, addresses common questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy, and gives his recommendations for pregnant women. For more info on the COVID-19 vaccines, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/covid-19-vaccine.aspx Watch the animated video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDGDaxKj9fc If yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this COVID-19 update, Dr. Arnold discusses vaccines vs. natural immunity, how vaccines help prevent disease, but don't necessarily prevent infection, and gives his opinion on the use of Ivermectin for COVID-19. He also touches on vaccine hesitancy and shaming and respecting others regardless of their decision to vaccinate or not. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arn...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Nate Brady, St. Luke's Work Well Solutions, explains what the Delta variant is and how you can protect yourself and others while it spreads through our community. He also discusses breakthrough cases and the importance of vaccination. Watch the animated video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgBZZGg_vZI If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Arnold provides another update on all things COVID-19. In this episode, he gives an update on what we're seeing at the hospital and discusses the Pfizer vaccine receiving full approval from the FDA. 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 Dr. Stephen Pedron, physician at UnityPoint Clinic Maternal Fetal Medicine, returns to the podcast to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and addresses frequently asked questions related to fertility and breastfeeding. 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 Dr. Arnold gives another update on COVID-19 and the Delta variant. Topics include the current status of COVID-19 and the Delta variant at the hospital and in the community, vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, masking guidance and more. 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 On August 10, 2020 a derecho swept through the United States leaving a trail of destruction behind. Cedar Rapids, Iowa was hit hardest with top wind speeds estimated at 140 mph by the National Weather Service. St. Luke's Hospital sustained significant damage, as did much of Eastern Iowa.  Today, as we mark the one-year anniversary, our team reflects on the storm and how far w...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Arnold gives an update on COVID-19 and the Delta variant. He also discusses vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, recent masking guidance changes and more. 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 Dr. Niyati Sharma, medical director at St. Luke's Wound and Hyperbaric Center, returns to the podcast to discuss being a woman and mom in medicine. Dr. Sharma also talks about her journey growing up in another country and coming to the U.S. to practice medicine and some of the challenges she's faced. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest...

Send us Fan Mail Whitney Hanken, ARNP, St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss migraine signs, symptoms, phases, treatment options and more. 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 Dr. James Bell, medical director for St . Luke's Palliative Care, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss what is Palliative Care, who it's for, services they provide, how it differs from Hospice care and more. 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 Dr. Stanley Mathew, medical director for St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss rehabilitation medicine, common injuries, treatments and more. 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 Kristin Baker, DNP, ARNP and Dr. Ahmed Abu Al-Foul, infectious disease specialists, return to the podcast to talk about Lyme Disease. How an individual can contract the disease, signs and symptoms to look out for, treatment and more. 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 Rene Crumley, senior physical therapist at St. Luke's, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss vestibular therapy. They talk about what a vestibular disorder is, how its treated and more. 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 Heather Dommer, survivorship nurse practitioner at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss cancer survivorship. What it is, what services are offered for survivors, how the pandemic affected survivorship services and more. 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 Dr. Dean Abramson, St. Luke's Gastroenterology, joins Dr. Arnold to give his perspective on the new recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force that individuals start screening for colorectal cancers at age 45 rather than 50. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unitypoin...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Niyati Sharma, medical director at St. Luke's Wound and Hyperbaric Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss Alzheimer's and Dementia. They talk about Dr. Sharma's interest in joining the fight against Alzheimer's and Dementia, symptoms to watch out for, treatment, healthy aging and more. If you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on t...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Keith Kopec, cardiologist at St. Luke's Cardiology, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss blood pressure. What's considered high blood pressure, the value of home monitoring, risk factors and more. 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 Bonnie Lunsford, RN, BSN, St. Luke's Emergency Department, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss her recent graduate project which identified and looked to improve inconsistencies in care for limited English speaking populations. 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 Dr. John Vander Zee, plastic surgeon and skin cancer expert at the Nassif Community Cancer Center's Advanced Melanoma and Skin Cancer Clinic, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss skin cancer. Types of skin cancer, prevention recommendations, and how the Advanced Melanoma and Skin Cancer Clinic is the one-stop-shop for skin cancer patients in the area. If you have a topic you'd li...