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Physicians’ groups issue ‘call to action’ for integrating behavioral health into primary care

Health insurers, employers and other stakeholders need to rally around a set of key solutions to address the crisis in behavioral health services, groups representing U.S. physicians said today.

The American Medical Association and seven …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Working parents are having a rough summer. Some co-workers don’t want to hear about it.

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a column for our Fearless initiative, which focuses on women’s and gender issues, about the need to recognize all life journeys when offering workplace flexibility. While the column specifically focused …

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Southern Iowa beach closed after infection of ‘brain-eating amoeba’ confirmed

Des Moines Register: A southern Iowa beach is closed as a precaution after a swimmer was diagnosed with Naegleria fowleri, commonly called “brain-eating amoeba,” according to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. The closure …

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United Fire Group names Leidwinger president and CEO

United Fire Group Inc. has named Kevin Leidwinger as its new president and CEO. Leidwinger, an insurance executive with more than 30 years in the industry, most recently was president and chief operating officer of CNA Commercial …

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Principal to sponsor two PGA, two LPGA athletes

Principal Financial Group announced it has struck a deal to become the official financial services sponsor of four PGA and LPGA athletes: Daniel Berger (U.S.), Tyrrell Hatton (England), Jennifer Kupcho (U.S.) and Celine Boutier (France). …

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Iowa Leading Indicators Index remains steady in May

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased slightly to 110.8 in May from 110.7 in April. The monthly diffusion index remained unchanged at 50.0 for the second month in a row.

The Iowa nonfarm employment coincident …

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On The Move: Week ending July 3

 

Bethany Grabe

Meyocks

Hired as account service

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Maggie Esser

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Jill Spire

Meyocks

Hired as account service

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Allison Robinson

Meyocks

Hired as data science

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Susan Brindle…

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Grumpy Goat owner claims defamation in lawsuits

Des Moines Register: Des Moines restaurateur Steve McFadden is no stranger to controversy, or to the inside of a courtroom. Now he’s in court again, this time to accuse online critics of defaming him. The businessman, …

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Meet the new Mercy College president at July 13 Out to Lunch on campus

Mercy College of Health Sciences has welcomed its new president, Adreain Henry, to campus and is inviting the community to meet him at a lunch event on Wednesday, July 13. The Greater Des Moines Partnership …

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SBA backs $5.8M in loans to Central Iowa businesses in June

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 19 loans to Central Iowa businesses totaling $5,819,800 in June.

The loans will help those small businesses create 616 new jobs and retain 372 local jobs, according to data …