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UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Ankeny)

1055 Southwest Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA 50023

Current Estimated Wait:
0 hr 23 min

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Jordan Creek)

180 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Current Estimated Wait:
0 hr 52 min

UnityPoint Clinic - Express (Waukee)

950 E Hickman Rd
Waukee, IA 50263

Current Estimated Wait:
0 hr 43 min

UnityPoint Clinic Behavioral Health Urgent Care - Des Moines

1250 East 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50316

Current Estimated Wait:
Closed

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Altoona

2720 8th Street Southwest
Altoona, IA 50009

Current Estimated Wait:
1 hr 32 min

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Ankeny Medical Park

3625 North Ankeny Boulevard
Ankeny, IA 50023

Current Estimated Wait:
1 hr 23 min

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Ingersoll

2103 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312

Current Estimated Wait:
0 hr 44 min

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Lakeview

6000 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Current Estimated Wait:
1 hr 52 min

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Southglen

6520 Southeast 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50320

Current Estimated Wait:
1 hr 37 min

UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care - Urbandale

5200 NW 100th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322

Current Estimated Wait:
1 hr 21 min
JSCC Providers

Central Iowa's First Cancer Center

In 1991, the John Stoddard Cancer Center, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, opened at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. It was the first cancer center in central Iowa to house all radiation oncology and ancillary services in one location. The new facility centralized all outpatient oncology services in one area while conveniently locating them by the inpatient services offered at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. This progressive concept was a result of our long-standing commitment to meet the changing needs of the patients and families we serve. 

Prior to the opening of John Stoddard Cancer Center, Iowa's first pediatric cancer center opened at Blank Children's Hospital in 1987, concentrating all phases of pediatric cancer diagnosis and treatment in one unique area.

Leading Cancer Center 

Today, John Stoddard Cancer Center remains at the forefront of cancer care in Iowa, with one of the most technologically advanced and diverse radiation oncology departments in the Midwest.

In 1962, Iowa Methodist Medical Center established Iowa's first hospital-based radiation oncology department. We began offering intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in 2002, which allows us to precisely shape the radiation beam to maximize treatment of the tumor while minimizing exposure to the surrounding healthy tissue. In 2004, we began treating patients using stereotactic radiosurgery. Both of these were firsts for cancer treatment in central Iowa. In 2011, the John Stoddard Cancer Center became one of the first in the world to offer patients TrueBeam STx Technology - a revolutionary new radiation device capable of treating even the smallest tumors.

The Stoddard Oncology Nurse Navigator Program was a first in Central Iowa and has proven to be a tremendous benefit for our patients and their families. Nurse navigators are patient advocates, provide education and support to cancer patients and their families before, during and after treatment.

The John Stoddard Cancer Center, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, will be the premier cancer center in the Midwest by providing fully integrated programs and services. This will be accomplished through the use of:

Annual Report

On behalf of the dedicated physicians, nurses, volunteers and support staff at John Stoddard Cancer Center, we are proud to share our accomplishments and milestones with you.

The 2020 report focuses on liver cancer with an in-depth look from our Medical Director, Dr. Andrew Nish. This report also features several of our community outreach events and cancer prevention programs. In addition, you will read about the impact philanthropy has on the care we provide. We are proud of the high-quality, compassionate care provided by our outstanding team and thank you for your continued support of John Stoddard Cancer Center.

The support of our community allows us to continue to be one of the top cancer programs across the nation and to offer patients the care they need throughout their entire cancer journey, close to home.

Sarah Zeidler
Executive Director
John Stoddard Cancer Center

Archived Reports

2019 Annual Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report