5 Things to Know About Breast Reconstruction After Cancer
Sep 15, 2021 11:19:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If you have had or are planning to have a mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis, you may decide to have reconstructive surgery to restore the shape of your breasts. To make the best choices for your body, mind, and...
Benefits of Wide-Bore MRI
Aug 24, 2021 10:17:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
What is MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technology that uses a powerful magnet to produce a strong magnetic field around the body. This magnetic field causes protons in the body to align with it. Then, radio waves are...
Why Should I Know My Family Medical History?
Aug 2, 2021 10:27:33 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
When you visit a new health care provider, your new patient paperwork often includes questions about not just your medical history but also that of your close family members. Maybe you have sped past this section, filling in...
Why Do I Get Aches & Pains When I'm Active?
Jul 9, 2021 12:07:49 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Benefits of Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Staying active can bring a host of physical and psychological benefits, including
- Stress reduction
- Improved energy,...
What Is a Deductible, and How Does It Affect My Costs?
Jun 8, 2021 9:15:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Navigating provider appointments with your family care physician and specialist can be challenging enough; then you receive an insurance explanation of benefits. After deciphering what you are responsible for, do you wonder,...
Quitting Smoking Is Hard, but Reducing Your Risk of Cancer Death Isn’t.
May 12, 2021 1:15:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If you’re a long-term smoker, you probably don’t need to be reminded that it’s bad for your health. You understand that smoking makes it more likely that you’ll develop lung cancer. If it were easy to just quit, you would have...
Proactive Health Tips for Women in their 50s
Apr 22, 2021 11:15:00 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
In your 50s, your body changes in important ways. Staying healthy and strong takes more effort than it used to, but it’s well worth it! Follow these tips to feel your best and help your body carry you through this decade with...
7 Facts About Uterine Fibroids
Apr 6, 2021 4:15:00 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
If you have a uterus, there is a good chance that at some point in your life, you’ll have uterine fibroids. Also known as leiomyomas, fibroids are typically benign smooth muscle tumors that commonly grow in and around the uterus...
Iowa Radiology Attains NAPBC Accreditation
Jan 20, 2021 4:41:18 PM Posted by Iowa Radiology
Continuing a Tradition of Exceptional Service
Iowa Radiology has always been committed to providing exceptional service to our patients and our community. In keeping with that commitment, we are proud to announce our voluntary...
Cancer in Young Adults
Dec 23, 2020 11:05:16 AM Posted by Iowa Radiology
It’s hard to find what you’re not looking for.
If you were asked to picture a cancer patient, a young adult is probably not the first person who comes to mind. That’s only natural, considering more than 90% of cancers are...