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Sandy's Story - A Solution to Failed Spine Surgery What happens if your back surgery fails? Should you be afraid to have surgery again? Sandy, a mother and grandmother from Lisbon, Iowa, faced these questions after her initial spine surgery failed to produce the results she had hoped for. Shortly after surgery, her debilitating pain returned, making her barely able to walk and severely limiting her active lifestyle. After meeting with Dr. Joshua Barber, spine surgeon at Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa, Sandy had renewed hope that she could someday be pain-free. Sandy underwent complex revision surgery with both Anterior Lumber Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) with incredible results. In the right hands, revision spine surgery can be the cure

Mary - A Journey of Self Care Mary realized she was frequently ill, at the doctor's office too much and not feeling well overall. She needed a change and tried Dr. Pruchno's Health Transitions program. Focusing on taking care of herself has changed Mary's outlook and renewed her enjoyment of life!

Kristina's Story - Orthopedic Surgery Kristina Elder made sure she asked for PCI. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lisa Coester, stuck by her from beginning to end, providing first-rate coordinated care PCI is known for.

Nursing as a Career: Why Should You Work at PCI? Whether you've been in healthcare for years, or if you're just starting your career journey, PCI has a career for you. We have a wealth of opportunities to learn and grow as part of an amazing nursing team. Learn more about why PCI is a premiere employer and how clinic-based nursing can be a rewarding choice.

New Procedure for BPH - Only at PCI! Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is the first clinic in the area to offer Urolift, a simple, non-invasive procedure for men suffering from BPH, more commonly known as enlarged prostate.

Seth Anderson's Story - Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Seth Anderson shares his story about his battle with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, and what brought him to PCI. Dr. Ryan D. Dempewolf MD, FACS, a Ear, Nose & Throat specialist (and Seth's surgeon), gives his insight on the process and what makes PCI unique.

Susan Briley's Story - Foot Surgery Susan Briley came to PCI for a foot surgery. She shares her story of what brought her to PCI, and how her surgeon and everyone at PCI made it such a pleasant experience. Dr. Ryan D. McBride DPM, Susans Podiatric Surgeon, also sits in to explain the procedure, as well as why PCI goes above and beyond.

Nursing as a Career at PCI Whether you've been in healthcare for years, or if you're just starting your career journey, PCI has a career for you. We have a wealth of opportunities to learn and grow as part of an amazing nursing team. Learn more about why long-time health care professionals chose their career paths, what makes PCI is a premiere employer and how clinic-based nursing can be a rewarding choice.

Mike's Advanced Hearing Aid Makes a World of Difference Mike, an audiology patient at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, loves his new advanced hearing aids. He and Audiologist Angie Jenkins discuss the new smartphone compatible technology and how it makes a big difference in daily life.

Nursing as a Career: Why Become a Nurse? Nursing is a fast growing career area with many opportunities. Deciding on your career and your future isn't an easy task. Wouldn't it be nice to know the full story from the people who actually work in the field? Hear honest answers from current patient care staff members at PCI.

Nursing as a Career: Is Nursing Right for Me? Most people choose to enter the health care profession because they want to help others. At PCI, we work hard to create top-notch patient experiences. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of the patients who trust PCI with their care.

Glenn Hughes' Story - Double Knee Replacement Watch Glenn Hughes' story and learn more about knee replacement at PCI.

Together in Health - Total Knee Replacement with No Hospital Stay! Cedar Rapids knee replacement patient Ed talks about his journey away from joint pain back to his active lifestyle. For healthy patients, outpatient total knee and hip surgeries are a great alternative. No hospital stay means no huge hospital bills! Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, working together with Surgery Center Cedar Rapids, is the only clinic in the area providing this option to patients.

Beating Rheumatoid Arthritis - Irvin's Story Irvin's RA symptoms were alarming - he was worried the pain and swelling would force him to give up the hobbies that he loves. Dr. Vijay Aluri, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Rheumatologist, diagnosed Irvin with both RA and gout, and recommended treatment to quickly reduce joint inflammation. Within a month, Irvin's symptoms improved, and now he's back to doing what he loves most - learning to play the guitar and completing his model collection.

Together in Health - Helping Amputees Back to Everyday Life During a difficult time, the last thing patients need is confusion and lack of communication between medical providers. In the past, amputees struggled to get the help they needed navigating a confusing system. Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, working together with Clark and Associates Prothetics, developed a streamlined process to address this issue, and get amputees the help they deserve.

Michael Cash's Story - Herniated Disc Surgery Michael Cash had an herniated disc, which resulted in being rushed to an Emergency Room and getting treatment from PCI Orthopaedic Surgeon Kevin R. Eck (MD, FAAOS).

Nursing as a Career: What Makes PCI Different? The talented and hard-working staff at PCI are the reason we are so successful. And while the desire to help and care for others is at the core of nursing, finding an employer that supports your personal, financial and professional development is essential. At PCI, we care about your work/life balance, your health, your future, and, ultimately, your career satisfaction.