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April is Donate Life Month. Eric Briesemeister, Jones Regional Medical Center CEO and Iowa Donate Life board chair, joins Dr. Arnold to educate listeners about organ donation and how to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Currently, there are over 600 people waiting for an organ transplant in Iowa. To learn more and to register, visit iowadonornetwork.org.

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Dr. James Levett, cardiothoracic surgeon, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the new UnityPoint Health - Heart and Lung Surgery satellite clinic at Finley Hospital in Dubuque. This new clinic will give patients in Dubuque easier access to St. Luke's nationally recognized heart and lung surgical care, while staying closer to home for consultations, surgery follow-up care, cardiac rehabilitation and more.

To learn more, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/cardiology-1.aspx

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Dr. Lianne Farley, UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss ear infection symptoms, treatment, prevention and more.

For more information or to find a pediatrician visit unitypoint.org.

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A cancer diagnosis not only affects the patient, but the patient's loved ones as well. Often a loved one becomes a caregiver and walks alongside the patient through the cancer journey. Adrienne Douglas served as the primary caregiver for her husband Zach as he battled colon cancer. She joins the podcast to talk about that journey and how the Nassif Community Cancer Center helped by providing resources and support. Nancy Yeisley, oncology social worker at the Nassif Community Cancer Center also joins the podcast to discuss the resources available to patients and caregivers.

To learn more about resources available to cancer patients and caregivers at the Nassif Community Cancer Center call (319) 558-4876 or visit communitycancercenter.org.

If you are over 45, talk to your doctor today about colon cancer screening, or call St. Luke's Gastroenterology at (319) 366-8695. 

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Colon cancer survivor and awareness advocate Phil Decker returns to the podcast to give an update on his treatment, reflect on his cancer journey so far and share his future plans to raise awareness.

If you are over 45, talk to your doctor today about colon cancer screening, or call St. Luke's Gastroenterology at (319) 366-8695. 

If you've been diagnosed with colon cancer, or any type of cancer, the Nassif Community Cancer Center is here for you. Call them at (319) 558-4875 or visit communitycancercenter.org.

Visit Phil's website at https://tell5friends.org/

Learn more about the I Know Jack Foundation at https://www.iknowjack.org/

Learn more about Children's Cancer Connection at https://childrenscancerconnection.org/

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Dr. Douglas Purdy, gastroenterologist at St. Luke's Gastroenterology, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss colon cancer signs and symptoms, the importance of screening, how to reduce your risk and more.

If you are 45 or older, talk to your doctor today about screening colonoscopy, or visit unitypoint.org/colon. 

If you've been diagnosed with colon cancer, or any type of cancer, the Nassif Community Cancer Center is here for you. To learn more about treatment and support services, call (319) 558-4876 or visit communitycancercenter.org.

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Our emergency helicopter has been a familiar sight for over 30 years in Eastern Iowa. Learn more at unitypoint.org.

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Dr. Richard Kettelkamp, medical director for St. Luke's Heart Care Services, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss what structural cardiology is, procedures performed at St. Luke's and much more.

To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care program, visit unitypoint.org/heartcare.

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Cardiac rehab is often needed after a heart event or surgery. Learn more about why cardiac rehab is needed and how it can help you recover. Learn more about UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at unitypoint.org.

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Tiffany Ehlers, ARNP, St. Luke's Heart Care Clinic, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss inpatient cardiology care, the role of the inpatient cardiology team and the conditions they treat, and much more.

To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care program, visit unitypoint.org/heartcare.

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