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Send us a textJustin 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! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textCraig 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-departmentDo 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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textDr. 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 will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textEllie 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 questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textDr. Tyler Rasmussen, a new nurse 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 clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textKaelee, 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 questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textColonoscopy 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-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textLia 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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textDr. 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) 398-1545This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textMichele 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 clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textAlyssa 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.This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textDr. 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.This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textSt. 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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textJessica 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.This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textA 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 leaders of the Spirit of Caring Retreats, and Sharron Sturgeon, behavioral health nurse at St. Luke's who attended one of the retreats, join Dr. Arnold to share about the retreat and how it can benefit healthcare workers.UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids team members who are interested in attending a future retreat, you can find upcoming dates and registration links by searching “Spirit” in Cornerstone.Patients and family members who are interested in participating in the retreat to provide feedback can call St. Luke's Nursing Services at (319) 369-7190.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textMelissa 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.This is another episode in a segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textDr. 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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textOne 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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a textMelissa 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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a Text Message.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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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 a Text Message.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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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 Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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. To learn more about heart care services, 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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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/strokeDo 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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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 Urgent Care, visit unitypoint.org.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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-centerDo 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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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-hospital---rehabilitation--pain-centerDo 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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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-clinicDo 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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

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 Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold will sit down with new clinicians at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids and get to know them as a clinician and as a person.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

Dr. Devin Smith, physician with St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehab, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss Electromyography, which is a helpful tool used to assess the health of muscles, and the nerve cells that control them.To learn more about rehabilitation services available at St. Luke's visit unitypoint.org.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

Molly Bailey, senior physical therapist at St. Luke's Therapy Plus, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss how to prevent running injuries, and how these injuries are treated if they do occur.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-mailbag.aspxIf 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.

Janelle Burr, radiographer at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a radiographer. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as a radiographer and so much more. If you're interested in a career as a radiographer at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers.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-mailbag.aspx 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.

Therese Michels, manager of St. Luke's Breast and Bone Health, joins Dr. Arnold to dispel some common myths about mammograms and breast cancer screening. To schedule your mammogram today, call (319) 369-7216 or request an appointment online at https://bit.ly/STLRequestAMammogramDo 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-mailbag.aspx 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, market president for UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids, and Justin McDonald, director of St. Luke's Heart & Vascular Services, join Dr. Arnold to discuss  St. Luke's recently receiving national recognition for the care its team provides and what it means for healthcare in our community.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-mailbag.aspx 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.

Dr. Roman Magid, a new physician with St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Pain Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the process of treating chronic pain, challenges patients and providers may face, non-opioid and non-medication treatment options for chronic pain, and so much more.To learn more about St. Luke's Rehabilitation and Pain Center, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---st-lukes-hospital---rehabilitation--pain-centerDo 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!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-mailbag.aspx 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.

Karla Woodman, patient care tech at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a patient care tech. She shares daily routines, education and training, why she loves working as a patient care tech and so much more. If you're interested in a career as a patient care tech at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers.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-mailbag.aspx 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.

Nygil Stifter, cardiac sonographer at St. Luke's Hospital, joins Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of a cardiac sonographer. He shares daily routines, education and training, why heloves working as a cardiac sonographer and so much more. If you're interested in a career as a cardiac sonographer at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/careers.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-mailbag.aspx 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.

In this back-to-school episode, Dr. Arnold is joined by Dr. Dinah Conti with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics and Lindsey Fiechtner, PA-C, with UnityPoint Clinic Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to discuss what parents should keep in mind as their kiddos head back to school.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-mailbag.aspx 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.