UnityPoint Health - Meriter

Meet our future healthcare leaders!

Every summer, we welcome six undergraduate pre-medical students to the Ganser Fellowship Program at UnityPoint Health - Meriter.

Over the next few months, these students will work on projects to support our hospital initiatives while gaining invaluable hands-on experience through meetings, discussions and shadowing our expert care teams.

Programs like this enrich these students’ education while supporting our future healthcare workers. Many past Ganser Fellows have gone on to graduate and join us here at Meriter, bringing their dedication and knowledge full circle to care for our community.

From left to right: Yousef Kenj Halabi, Mohamed-Kheyr Ahmed, Matteo Meyer, Alena Vue, Shua Thor, Parnia Serjooei



Image Description: A group photo of six undergraduate students standing outside the main entrance of UnityPoint Health - Meriter hospital with their arms around each other.

Did you know you fart 6-20 times a day?! While it's totally natural, here's when your tummy is trying to tell you something more. 💨 https://uph.link/qgv

Passing Gas: Different Smells and What They Mean Excessive gas and changes in the smell of your flatulence could be key signs of potential health concerns. It’s important to listen to your body and consult with your doctor if you feel you’re showing signs of digestive inconsistencies or disorders. The question is: what is normal when it comes ...

Struggling to conceive? Let's talk about it. An OBGYN shares reasons for infertility in men and women. https://uph.link/al9

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? Common Signs of Infertility in Men and Women Infertility is a complex but common health issue that impacts millions of individuals and couples. Struggling to have a baby is a deeply emotional and challenging experience. Learn what contributes to trouble getting pregnant, signs of infertility and when to see a doctor.

Meet Dalton, one of our adorable Dogs On Call, Inc. volunteer pups!

Dalton and the security officers at UnityPoint Health - Meriter have developed a special bond since he started visiting our hospital. The security office is always the first and last group Dalton (and his human Staci) visit when they're at the hospital and the security team is always just as excited to see him!



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Photo 1: A Security Officer stands in uniform, holding Dalton, a small, fluffy Pomeranian in the Meriter Hospital lobby.
Photo 2: A Security Officer in uniform seated behind a security desk station, smiling as Dalton rests in his lap.

Every drop counts!🩸 Join us for a blood drive this Friday, June 5 at UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital!

Donors of all types are urgently needed. One donation can save up to three lives in your community.🩸 Sign up at https://bit.ly/UPH-Meriter-Blood-Drives.

“Blood donations are vital to ensuring that we can perform lifesaving interventions for our patients,” - Marzena, Nurse Manager in Meriter's ICU.



Image Description: A graphic featuring a photo of UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital in the background with a transparent blue color overlay. Centered text in white reads: "UnityPoint Health - Meriter Blood Drive, Friday, June 5th, Meriter Hospital." The UnityPoint Health - Meriter Partner of UW Health logo is in the bottom right corner.

These fiber friendly foods can help you hit your goals and protect your gut against rising cases of colon cancer. https://uph.link/pm8

Does Fiber Help with Weight Loss? 15 Fiber-Rich Foods, According to a Dietitian Beyond supporting weight loss and management, getting enough fiber is vital for combating rising colon cancer rates in young people. It also helps control blood sugar, a must for people with diabetes. Learn about 15 fiber-rich foods to add to your diet for weight loss, according to a dietitian.

Today, UnityPoint Health - Meriter proudly raises a pride flag in honor of Pride Month! ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

As your community hospital, we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience to all our patients, team members and community - today and everyday!



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Photo 1: Eight hospital team members standing in a line wearing different the UnityPoint Health Pride themed shirts. They are smiling with the newly raised Pride flag in the background.
Photo 2: A crowd of hospital staff gathered in the Meriter Hospital horseshoe. In the foreground, a Pride flag is flying at the top of a flagpole.

We were honored to co-host the recent 2026 Madison Area Nursing Symposium with our partners at UW Health and other Dane County nursing education groups like Edgewood University, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing and William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Together, this conference highlighted the collaboration between our organizations' nurses, educators, researchers and leaders to ensure our community has access to the highest quality healthcare possible! Our very own Joe Ligget, Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist, presented his experience and findings on the impact great nursing has on overall care outcomes!



Image Description: Joe Ligget, Clinical Nurse Specialist, standing behind a podium during his presentation at the 2026 Madison Area Nursing Symposium.

If ADHD isn't majorly disrupting your life, there are alternatives to medication.

Five Natural Remedies for ADHD, According to a Psychiatrist Medication is an effective treatment for attention-deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but for mild symptoms, there’s other ways to support focus and staying on track. Read about five natural ADHD remedies to try, recommended by a psychiatrist.

Our stroke care team wants to remind everyone to BEFAST and look for signs of stroke:

B - Balance (watch for sudden loss of balance)
E - Eyes (check for vision loss)
F - Face (look for uneven smile)
A - Arm (check if one arm is weak)
S - Speech (listen for slurred speech)
T - Terrible headache (worst headache of your life)
Time lost is brain lost, so when you see these signs, call 911 right away.



Image Description: Six UnityPoint Health – Meriter Emergency Department team members wearing blue scrubs and smiling at the camera. From left to right, each person is holding a rectangular sign with a bold capital letter that spells out the word BEFAST, representing the critical steps for stroke prevention.