CONTRIBUTED PHOTO UnityPoint Health — Marshalltown Interim Executive Director Ron Alston, right, is pictured with Marshalltown Mayor Mike Ladehoff, left.

On behalf of our healthcare team, I’d like to extend our sincere appreciation to the local food truck vendors and community partners who supported our team members during Nurse’s Week and Healthcare Worker Appreciation Week.

Throughout these weeks, your presence on-site and your generosity brought not only convenience but also a meaningful boost of morale to our team members. In a profession where long hours and demanding responsibilities are the norm, small gestures like these make a significant difference. Your support did not go unnoticed and was deeply appreciated by providers, nurses and team members across our organization.

We’d also recognize and thank all our healthcare team members who work tirelessly each day to care for patients and serve our community with compassion, professionalism and dedication. Their commitment is the foundation of the care we provide, and it’s reflected in the trust this community places in us. UnityPoint Health is proud to be an important member of the community and remains committed to improving the lives of the residents who rely on us when they need care most.

We would like to recognize and thank the following vendors for their participation and generosity:

· The Gyro Spot

· Ally’s Sandwiches and Wraps

· Paparoni’s

· Holly Grounds Coffee

· Big Acai Bowl

· Soul Momma (Kristin Van Gundy)

· Hy-Vee

· Legend’s

· Dirty Fuel

· Clare’s Tenderloins

And special thanks to mayor Mike Ladehoff for taking the time to meet with and greet our team members. Your commitment to supporting healthcare workers reflects a strong sense of community, and we’re fortunate to be a part of it. Partnerships like these remind us the work we do is valued beyond the walls of our hospital.

Thank you again for helping make Nurse’s Week and Healthcare Worker Appreciation Week a special and memorable experience for our team.

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Ron C. Alston is the Interim Executive Director, Operations Administration for UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.