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Mercy College of Health Sciences launching new nursing degree

Des Moines-based Mercy College of Health Sciences is starting a new Master of Science in Nursing – Education degree in the fall. As the demand for skilled, compassionate nurses continues to rise, so does the …

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Ag research foundation, Ames startup developing avian influenza vaccine for cows

The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Genvax Technologies, an animal vaccine startup located in Ames, are investing $278,163 into a Rapid Outcomes from Agricultural Research grant to develop an avian influenza vaccine for …

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Gockley named chief information officer at the Iowa Clinic

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The Iowa Clinic has named Brandon Gockley its new chief information officer. In his new role, Gockley will lead technology strategy, drive modernization and support operations. “We are fortunate and pleased to welcome …

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UnityPoint Health opens new mental health clinic

UnityPoint Health Des Moines has opened its new Eyerly Ball building, a certified community behavioral health clinic. The $10.4 million project was funded through support from the Polk County Board of Supervisors, state of Iowa, …

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Brian Dieter announces retirement after 17 years as Mary Greeley president and CEO

Brian Dieter, president and CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center, has announced his retirement from the leadership position he’s held since July 2008. Before becoming president and CEO, Dieter was the medical center’s chief financial …

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2025 Healthiest State Annual Award winners announced

The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards. The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for their efforts to improve the …

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Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation announces 2024 total giving

Delta Dental of Iowa announced its foundation committed $3.6 million to 324 organizations to address oral and overall health needs in 2024. The funding supported projects such as loan repayments for Iowa dentists, system and …

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Mary Greeley CEO receives leadership award

Brian Dieter, president and CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, has received the Harry S. Hertz Leadership Award for 2025 from the Baldrige Foundation. The award was presented to Dieter at the Baldrige …

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More residency spots among solutions needed for health care workforce challenges, local residency director says

Dr. Maria Guevara Hernandez, the internal medicine residency program director at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Photo by Duane Tinkey

Iowa health care leaders working on Iowa’s physician workforce challenges are optimistic that Gov. Kim …

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Iowa Medical Society names first set of five Physicians to Watch

The Iowa Medical Society has announced the honorees of its newly created Five Iowa Physicians to Watch award. Winners are chosen by IMS’s Leadership Development Committee. This year’s honorees are Muhammad Ajmal, an interventional cardiologist, …