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USDA makes $4.5 million available to add nutrition hubs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability $4.5 million to establish three new USDA Nutrition Hubs in communities across the country. USDA Nutrition Hubs aim to equitably advance food and nutrition …

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Panelists share potential benefits, risks associated with technology in mental health care during dsm Lifting the Veil event

Mental health care experts weighed in on the potential benefits and risks associated with new technology tools used for mental health care during dsm magazine’s Lifting the Veil event on June 13.

The four panelists …

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On With Life, New Horizons Center announce partnership

On With Life, a nonprofit that provides a neuro rehabilitation program, announced a partnership with New Horizons, an adult day care provider, to expand services at a new campus in Ankeny. Samantha Braune was appointed …

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DMACC to host ‘Doc Ops Day’ training for inaugural class of emergency medicine residents at UnityPoint Health

The Des Moines Area Community College fire science technology, emergency medical technician and paramedic programs will host a hands-on “Doc Ops Day” training event for the inaugural class of emergency medicine residents from UnityPoint Health …

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Disability Rights Iowa looks to grow its advocacy as it celebrates 40 years

Growing up in Iowa City, Catherine Johnson distinctly remembers watching Geraldo Rivera’s 1972 investigative documentary that exposed inhumane living conditions at Willowbrook State School, a facility for youths with intellectual disabilities in Staten Island, N.Y. …

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MercyOne reaches agreement with UnitedHealthcare to maintain in-network coverage for patients

MercyOne, a system of health care facilities based in Iowa and Illinois, announced it reached a three-year agreement with health insurance provider UnitedHealthcare. This agreement ensures in-network access to MercyOne hospitals, doctors and specialists for …

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Community Support Advocates unveils new behavioral health clinic

Community Support Advocates celebrated the opening of its new Integrated Behavioral Health Clinic on Tuesday in West Des Moines. The 87,000-square-foot facility at 1516 Valley West Drive will allow the nonprofit public health organization to …

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How the Iowa Supreme Court’s recent ruling on abortion law could affect the workforce

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Mg Biologics moving forward with $5 million expansion in Ames

An Ames-based biopharmaceutical animal treatments manufacturer and distributor is moving forward with a $5 million expansion of its operation in Boone County over the next three years.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted Friday …

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John Stoddard Cancer Center exceeds $6 million campaign fundraising goal

The UnityPoint Health-Des Moines John Stoddard Cancer Center’s “It Takes You” campaign has exceeded its $6 million fundraising goal, contributing to a total $18 million investment in its oncology services. The campaign, launched in 2021, …