Iowa Lutheran Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, has a rich history of providing top-quality healthcare to the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. Specializing in a variety of services including emergency care, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral health medicine, general surgery, critical care, cardiovascular care, and inpatient rehabilitation care, Iowa Lutheran is dedicated to meeting the diverse medical needs of its patients. The hospital is also home to one of Iowa's largest, private hospital-based behavioral health facilities, offering advanced psychiatric diagnostic and treatment capabilities to address mental illness and emotional or behavioral problems.
With a focus on holistic care, Iowa Lutheran's Powell Chemical Dependency Center has been a pioneering force in developing treatment programs for individuals struggling with substance abuse for the past 50 years. The hospital's outpatient services department offers a wide range of services, such as infusion therapy, imaging services, mammograms, outpatient surgery, and endoscopy, to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care in a convenient setting. Additionally, Iowa Lutheran is committed to community health education and activities, providing programs and services that benefit the overall health and well-being of the community.
Established in 1910 by Swedish-American Lutherans, Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a longstanding tradition of excellence in healthcare and education. The hospital's School of Nursing, founded in 1914, has trained generations of nurses who have gone on to serve in various capacities in the healthcare field. Over the years, Iowa Lutheran has been at the forefront of medical innovation, including founding America's first Polio clinic in 1942, Des Moines' first kidney dialysis center in 1971, and Iowa's first Multiple Sclerosis Center in 1988. With a strong commitment to education, research, and community health, Iowa Lutheran Hospital continues to be a trusted healthcare provider in the region.