Ask The Experts
What questions do St. Luke’s financial counselors get asked the most?
Connie Ament, St. Luke’s financial counselor
A trip to the hospital is never easy, but it can be even more stressful when you have questions about hospital bills and don’t know who to ask. St. Luke’s Hospital has financial counselors available to help answer a variety of hospital billing questions. Read more
When should I consider using the Spine Care Clinic?
Stanley Mathew, MD
physiatrist and primary physician at the Spine Care Clinic
If you’re experiencing frequent or chronic back or neck pain, you can ask your primary care doctor for a referral to the Spine Care Clinic. Read more
What is a Hospitalist?
Tracy Reittinger, MD
St. Luke’s Hospitalist’s medical director
A hospitalist is a doctor who specializes in taking care of hospitalized patients in partnership with the individual’s family doctor. Read more
When should I go to the doctor for a cold or the flu?
Brian Shedek, DO
St. Luke’s Emergency Room
Last influenza (flu) season a new and very different flu virus called 2009 H1N1 spread worldwide causing the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years. Read more
Is my baby crying too much?
Denise Easley, RN
St. Luke’s Center for Women’s and Children’s Health
Denise Easley, RN, has seen first hand the effects of Shaken Baby Syndrome during her 28 years at St. Luke’s, and has become a passionate advocate for the new PURPLE Crying program. Read more
What causes my child to feel dizzy or faint?
Mark Zittergruen, MD
St. Luke's pediatric cardiologist
Syncope is defined as a temporary loss of consciousness and is usually related temporary insufficient blood flow to the brain. Read more
Why is sleep important to your health?
Scott Geisler, MD
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, P.C., and Eastern Iowa Sleep Center
A good night’s sleep can make or break a day. If we wake up feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to go we feel like we can accomplish anything. A restless night can lead to difficulty concentrating, headaches and feelings of depression. Read more
When is it a true emergency?
Julie Beard, DO, St. Luke’s Emergency Room
Some people are unsure of when to visit an ER, however, there are times when a trip is needed. Read More
What should I teach my child about SAFETOUCH?
Julie Kelly, Supervisor, St. Luke’s Child Protection Center
For 15 years, St. Luke’s Child Protection Center (CPC) has been teaching area school children about the difference between good and bad touches. Last year, the SAFETOUCH program taught over 6,000 children in five surrounding counties. Read more
What is the difference between H1N1 and seasonal flu?
Jeffrey Westpheling, MD
Learn to recognize the differences between H1N1 and the season flu. Read more
Treating poisonous plant rashes
Richard Hodge, MD
For many, summer is best spent outdoors enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer but unfortunately some of her offerings include poisonous plants. Read more
How can I get my child to sleep through the night?
Mary Horn, Nurse Practitioner
According to Horn, young babies average 16-20 hours a day, older babies may divide this up between two naps and a 11-12 hour stretch at night. Children, even adolescents, need 10-12 hours of sleep. The best way to encourage sleep is to promote healthy habits. Read more
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