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Survey: More Americans rate their lives as 'thriving'
Friday, May 17, 2013 3:21 PM
Americans' life ratings were better in April than in any month since August of last year, according to a recurring index measured by Gallup-Healthways.
Iowa Lutheran is first Iowa hospital certified for quality management
Friday, May 17, 2013 11:19 AM
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines announced Thursday that Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines has achieved ISO - 9001 certification, making it the first hospital in the state to achieve the internationally recognized quality designation. 
New option approved for state health exchanges
Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:28 PM
The state of Utah has reached an agreement with the federal government to continue operating its 2-year-old health insurance exchange for small employers, a model that could provide an additional option for other states seeking to expand health insurance coverage, Business Insurance reported.
Federal grants available for health innovation programs
Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:08 AM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday the opening of a second round of Health Care Innovation Award funding through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Three business leaders to be honored at diabetes association fundraiser
Friday, May 10, 2013 3:44 PM
Raymond Cole, president and chief operating officer of Citadel Communications Co. LP; Daniel Houston, president of retirement, insurance and financial services for Principal Financial Group Inc.; and Gary Palmer, president and CEO of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino will be honored at a Father of the Year fundraiser on June 13. 
Hospital foundation awards $96,000 in scholarships
Thursday, May 09, 2013 11:22 AM
The Iowa Hospital Association's Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF) has awarded $96,000 in scholarships to 32 college students throughout the state.
Game show fundraiser for House of Mercy
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 4:54 PM
The June event raises money for House of Mercy services to women and children.
New data confirms 'crazy quilt' of hospital pricing
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 4:41 PM
Hospital prices may vary widely according to a national study, but Des Moines hospital prices are competitive.
Telligen Community Initiative seeks health grant applicants
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 2:46 PM
Wellmark Foundation grant will show kids how gardens grow
Tuesday, May 07, 2013 11:06 AM
Children at six Des Moines schools will learn firsthand about growing fruits and vegetables and healthful eating through a $16,600 grant from the Wellmark Foundation. 
UnityPoint clinics receive Level 3 "medical home" certification
Monday, May 06, 2013 2:52 PM
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Grimes and Internal Medicine at Lakeview have been recognized as level 3 Patient Centered Medical Homes.
Roti Couture named Direct Support Professional of the Year
Friday, May 03, 2013 11:47 AM
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) has recognized Sara Roti Couture, an employee of Mosaic in Des Moines, as the 2013 Direct Support Professional of the Year for Iowa. 
Mercy - Des Moines names new president
Thursday, May 02, 2013 3:39 PM
Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines announced this afternoon that its board of directors has selected Robert P. "Bob" Ritz as the organization's new president.
Tannenbaum to lead Mercy cardiovascular division
Thursday, May 02, 2013 11:34 AM
Mark Tannenbaum has been selected to lead the cardiovascular division at Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines, and will serve as chief physician officer at the Iowa Heart Center. 
ALS chapter receives $10,000 Prairie Meadows grant
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 11:20 AM
The Iowa chapter of The ALS Association was awarded $10,000 for its Communication and Assistive Device Program from the Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Committee.
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