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Living with hip or knee pain? In this educational seminar, Dr. Omar Akhtar explains when joint replacement may be an option, who’s a good candidate and what recovery looks like. Cedar Rapids Hip & Knee Expert youtu.be/EAtM-qoe3iM?si=SIzp… via @YouTube

Applications are being accepted for the next Project SEARCH group which begins September 2026. Be sure to get them in before the April 30th deadline! Apply at: arceci.org/

Applications are open for the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation Rural Healthcare Grant Program, supporting rural health care in seven counties. Apply and view eligibility at bit.ly/STL-RHCGrant2026.

April 19–25 is National Volunteer Week! St. Luke’s is grateful for more than 400 volunteers who support patients and families every day. Thank you to our incredible volunteers for all you do!

In honor of National Donate Life Month, St. Luke’s raised the Donate Life flag and shared a butterfly memorial to recognize the lifesaving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation. One donor can save up to eight lives. Learn more or register at iowadonornetwork.org.

Congratulations to our Market President, Casey Greene, who was named one of CBJ's Most Influential Leaders of 2025. This award honors leaders who made a significant impact on the Corridor through leadership, business success, and philanthropy.

We're taking a moment to look back at 2025 in our UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids year in review. We're very proud of and extremely grateful to our team members for all they do for our patients, their families and our community!

St. Luke’s Hospital is once again ranked No. 1 in Iowa on Newsweek/Statista’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals list for 2026. This marks our eighth appearance on the list since 2019 and our second consecutive year in the top spot.

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is proud to partner with the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa to offer the first breast milk bank dispensary location in Linn County, expanding access to safe, pasteurized donor milk for families in need of supplemental breast milk.