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CIRAS releases support guidelines for corporations reacting to coronavirus

As coronavirus continues to make headlines, Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service is releasing guidelines for businesses that have been affected or are planning their reaction to a disruption to business. CIRAS can provide …

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New MercyOne West Des Moines maternity center will require certificate of need

MercyOne officials recently learned they will need to get state approval for a new $13 million maternity center planned to open this fall at its West Des Moines medical center. Until recently, MercyOne officials had …

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Iowa Clinic, Lung Association partner on lung disease education for health care workers

The Iowa Clinic and the American Lung Association are partnering to provide lung disease and lung cancer education to local health care professionals, patients and caregivers for the Lung Force Expo to be held May …

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Winners of Healthiest State Annual Awards announced

The Healthiest State Initiative recently announced the winners of the 2020 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Winners were recognized in six categories for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of their students, …

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Two Iowans tested for coronavirus

KCRG: State health officials have identified two Iowans being tested for Wuhan coronavirus, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The Iowa Department of Public Health said that, following the implementation of enhanced scrutiny for …

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MercyOne unveils $13M expansion to West Des Moines hospital

MercyOne West Des Moines is “expecting,” so to speak. 

On Oct. 1, MercyOne expects the healthy arrival of a new Maternity & Infants Care Center on the top floor of MercyOne West Des Moines Medical …

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Survey: Employees value digital health care offerings

According to a new survey, nearly half of U.S. workers (49%) said they are excited by the prospect of a digital transformation of health care, according to the inaugural ‘Health on Demand’ survey by Mercer …

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Iowa schools, businesses take action as Wuhan coronavirus outbreak escalates

Des Moines Register: Public health officials said this week there were no signs in Iowa of the escalating coronavirus outbreak, which has killed hundreds in China. A person-to-person transmission between a married couple was reported …

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Fight for Air Climb opens registration for March 29 event

The Fight for Air Climb in downtown Des Moines, happening on March 29, invites individuals, families, groups of friends, corporate teams and first responders to climb the stairs of four of the tallest buildings in …

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UI Health Care to open $27 million rehabilitation hospital in Coralville

University of Iowa Health Care, through one of its subsidiaries, is partnering with a national health care company to build a 40-bed rehabilitation inpatient hospital in Coralville, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. The $27 million hospital, which …