St. Luke’s introduced TAVR – catheter-based replacement of the aortic valve – to Cedar Rapids, performing the area’s first procedure in 2016. Since then, the heart team has performed nearly 800 TAVRs. Joining the podcast to talk about the proce...

St. Luke’s was recently recognized as the #1 Hospital in the State of Iowa for 2026 by Newsweek. Returning to the podcast today to discuss this honor and what it means for health care in our community, is Casey Greene, market president for Unit...

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital acquired Cedar Rapids’ first robotic surgery technology in 2005, performing the areas first procedure the following year. Joining today's episode to talk about the 20-year history of robotic surgery and i...

Did you know that someone needs blood in the United States every two seconds? Whether it’s for surgeries, cancer treatment, traumatic injuries or something else, your blood donation could help save a life. Suzanne Felton, Laboratory manager at ...

According to the American Heart Association, Afib affects an estimated 5 million Americans today, and 12 million are projected to have it by 2030. Returning to the podcast to discuss Atrial Fibrillation is Dr. Talha Farid, cardiologist with St....