St. Luke’s Hospital recently received two prestigious designations from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA).  St. Luke’s has been designated as a Primary Stroke Center and Heart Failure Certified. St. Luke’s is the only Iowa hospital to receive the Heart Failure certification and one of ten hospitals statewide...
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Modern Healthcare magazine has announced Terri Christoffersen as its 2012 Trustee of the Year for a Large Hospital. Christoffersen joined the St. Luke’s Hospital board of trustees in 2000, chairing the board from 2005 to 2007 and the governance effectiveness committee from 2008 to 2010. Currently, she is chairwoman of St. Luke’s Health Care...
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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that carry blood to an individual’s head, organs and limbs. Blocked blood flow to the legs can cause numbness, or pain when walking, and can increase an individual’s risk of heart attack and stroke. Join Dr. Richard Kettelkamp of Cardiologists, L.C. to...
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St. Luke’s Hospital generates 2,733 jobs that add $216,397,926 to the Linn County economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Associatiales tax revenue. on (IHA). In addition, St. Luke’s employees themselves spend over $82 million on retail sales and contribute nearly $5 million in state sales tax revenue. “In addition to...
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Exposure to cold can cause life-threatening health conditions. Avoid serious conditions such as frostbite and hypothermia, by keeping warm. Wear a hat, hood, or scarf, as most heat is lost through the head. Wear layers, as they provide better insulation and warmth. Keep fingertips, earlobes, and noses covered if you go outside. Keep clothing...
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Internists PC (IPC), an internal medicine specialty clinic with seven doctors and a staff of 41 joined St. Luke’s Hospital earlier this month. For several years, Internists PC and St. Luke’s have been discussing developing a new physician-hospital partnership that could better serve the physicians, hospital and community in an era of change and...
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Iowa’s own Shawn Johnson knows about hard work and determination. By the age of 17, she had earned gold and silver Olympic medals, as well as the “Dancing With the Stars” first-place mirror ball trophy. Johnson is a firm believer in setting lofty goals and one of her passions is inspiring people to be...
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For most, breathing is easy – but many of us take it for granted. As we age, we’re all at risk for lung complications, regardless of your smoking habits or history. Attend this free community program to learn about risk factors and how you can increase your chances of breathing easy. How Healthy Are Your...
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Ever wish you could stop having the white elephant gift exchange or wish you had something planned after the holiday dinner? What would your holiday look like if you introduced some new traditions that were more meaningful to your family? The holiday season may produce joy AND stress but St. Luke’s Family Counselor Cynthia...
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St. Luke’s Hospital has had its first positive influenza (flu) test of the season. According to the St. Luke’s Laboratory one person tested positive on Thanksgiving Day. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu...
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