I had my first colonoscopy today at 52 yrs old. I had a huge amount of anxiety with it for a…read morecouple of reasons. My heart rate and blood pressure reflected that anxiety. Let's call the first one masculinity issues...I won't go in depth on that, but I think most men get it. Women will think it's stupid because they have things done that are way more intrusive. The second one was fear of the results. I've lost friends to cancer, I've seen others fight it and recover, and I know people who live with it currently. It's never a good thing. I started a clear liquid diet at 500 pm on Wednesday. I drank the first half of my prep from 400 pm - 600 pm on Thursday. I had to get up and drink the rest of the prep at 245 am - 445 this morning. Lots of trips to the bathroom and a couple rolls of toilet paper. Drinking the prep was the worst part (and not eating real food for 40+ hrs). I didn't flavor it or anything. It's a little thick and best chased with some water. Check in at 715 am and the procedure was scheduled at 845 am. During the check in you get undressed, gowned up, and they start a fluid IV. Vitals check. In my case they asked a lot of medical history questions at this point too. When it's time you walk to the procedure room, you lay down and they go over the procedure with you, and then the sedation is started. The procedure takes 15 min to an hour or so. Mine took less than 30 min...I think. I don't really remember anything that happened in the procedure room after the doctor (Dr He) discussed the procedure with me. I thought I'd be in a semi-conscious twilight sleep. I was completely out. I don't remember anything until I was in recovery. You are required to have a driver because of the sedation. I'm glad my gf was there because I don't even remember some of what was said in recovery. I had no discomfort. Then you get dressed and go home... We were in the car by 1000 am. Bottom line it really wasn't that bad and I'm not sure why I was so worried. If you suffer from the same fears that I do/did. Don't. Having fears is normal and okay, but don't sacrifice your own health because of them. It's a necessary screening process as we age. Oh by the way. Clean bill of health. No polyps... The service I received from everyone here was no less than stellar from scheduling to intake to recovery. A real class act!

Receptionist is extremely friendly and helpful. Staff was also very friendly. Waiting room is…read moreexceptionally clean and well lit. They have a free charging station for phones near the TV on the far end. Several TV and chairs spaced out throughout the first floor. Restrooms are not clearly found if not looking for them. Also. The suites are not readily visible all the time. Look up and you'll find the suite numbers hanging most of the time, but I wish they made it a little more obvious. After the procedure, I was able to enter the office and stay in the recovery room with the patient. Staff inside were exceptional and very attentive. Update from doctor was brief but informative. Nursing staff did a great job at discharge and prepping us for at home care.

I have been at Iowa Home Care many years. We are so much more than a home health agency. Our…read moreclients are our backbone, and at the center of everything we do. My coworkers are my family and are always willing to help no matter what is needed. Even moving in the middle of the winter. We truly care about each other and each one of our clients. Healthcare has become a very difficult field over the last several years, and it likely will not be getting any easier, but this company is committed to taking care of our clients and keeping them in their homes. I hope to be at Iowa Home Care for many years to come.

Mr. Frederick hired me to work as a part time Home Health nurse but he said that I had to quit my…read moreother home care nurse job from another company or it would be a conflict of interest. So I quit the other job and started training with Iowa Home Care then they said they did not have enough clients to give me a full time job. So then I was unemployed. I remember Rachel Edge. She works there.

I was in Monday for a dot physical and did not pass due too diabetes' and I didn't know I had it my…read moreglucose level was at 449 and was told I didn't pass and to see my primary Dr nothing about it's way high so went home and Tue night went to ER and was at 591 had blurred vision they treated me and got down to 341 and to see my primary Dr to get on a regimen a lot a people when I told them what my level was said I could of had a stroke or be in a coma and Doctors now doctor was trying to sell me other services very unprofessional

I walked in on a Monday at 5:30 PM (They are open until 8:00 PM that day). There was only ONE…read moreperson in the waiting room. Took forever for that person to be seen. Don't these places usually have more than one service provider? Then, after that person finally got seen, it seemed to take forever for ME to get seen. Meanwhile, five more people walked in after me. Hope it didn't take forever for the five more people. But, once I got seen, the Physicians Assistant who saw me was quick AND thorough. I had an ear problem. Got it diagnosed quickly. The Physicians Assistant was very friendly and nice. She also was able to "shoot" a prescription to Wal-Mart and I was able to get it. One thing I was surprised at, they didn't require you to fill out a 10 page thingie on health history. Ok, whatever. They were also ok with me not providing my SS number for my claims, it's not required. The seemingly long wait time irked me when there was only ONE other person at the time I went in, but I would go here again if needed.

Our little one was having some tummy trouble so we made an appointment with Dr. Zaghloul(GI), he…read morewas very nice and thorough in making sure he got all the details correct. He gave us a clear plan of what the next steps were and made sure to handle our little one with care. We had our second appointment with Dr. Kumar (Surgeon) for a small umbilical issue. He was able to treat right in office, and he and his staff that were in the room were super nice and very kind. They were very gentle with my son and made sure we knew what they were doing every step of the way. It was a very easy and stress free experience! Staff was super friendly and helpful, and the waiting area is nice and bright. The staff and doctors made sure we knew that we could call and even get after hours help if we had any questions or concerns.

The experience I had calling Mercy was the worst I have ever encountered. We called to make an…read moreappointment for our son who is diagnosed with GERD and was told that it is not possible as they are understaffed. The individual who I spoke with was extremely rude and almost seemed angry at me for calling to make the appointment. I would not recommend using Mercy.

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Sanon. I had past trauma that I needed to release, but I…read moredidn't have the tools or skills to do so. What I loved is that it was not about bringing the trauma back up it was about letting it go and moving forward.

Love this hospital and medical center! The staff is second…read moreto none! I have had nothing but wonderful positive experiences here! It's a training hospital so doctors work along side students for your health care needs. Dr. S. was fantastic through out our hole pregnancy and the nurses in the new mother area were all so sweet and awesome! Never to busy to answer questions! Even the receptionist are super sweet and remember your face.. I love this place..

The only complaint I have is the overhead buzzing noise that gave me a horrible hedache while being…read moretreated in the ER here. It was apparently the intercom system and lasted MOST of 3 hours. I don't see how the workers there tolerate that for that long! Clean place. Great staff. Family friendly. I got taken back to a room fairly fast. Lot parking. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 1/5- NoScreamingKids, but a horrible intercom noise that was close to a 10/10 scape for loudness!

My entire experience with the unity point general surgery clinic on Pennsylvania Ave was best in…read moreclass but I want to take the time to recognize BrendavE. Who works at the front desk as she was an answer to my prayers and absolutely the BEST I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with at any medical facility my entire life. I know Brenda would say she was just doing her job but she did her job with class, kindness, and grace because she chose to treat me like that and I'm both thankful and grateful to her and unity point general surgery for taking great care of me. May god bless you all! Sincerely, Andrea Daughdrill

I love this clinic. All the providers listen and care, educate with every interaction, and go above…read moreand beyond to provide excellent care.

I just had my first appointment with Dr. Steinman and all I can say is I am so impressed! They…read moreallow me to be the parent and make informed decisions for my baby instead of being guilted into what the status quo tells you to do! She was very approachable and I found myself able to ask questions that I was scared to ask at my babies previous clinic because I would get an eye roll or a talking to. I am so happy I made the switch!