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NOTEBOOK: Pokorny: People eager to share mental health stories

A recent one-day conference for human resources professionals that focused on mental health topics really highlighted the desire by people to share their personal stories, says Kevin Pokorny, who was a presenter at the Iowa …

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MercyOne plans joint venture with Premier Health for urgent care

Des Moines-based health system MercyOne announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent with national urgent care provider Premier Health to form a joint venture for urgent care in Iowa.

The organizations now enter…
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Medical marijuana board makes recommendations on PTSD, THC level

Radio Iowa: The state board which oversees medical marijuana is recommending allowing patients with post-traumatic stress disorder to qualify for Iowa’s medical cannabis program. Medical professionals approved the recommendation after saying there’s not enough scientific …

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Broadlawns’ Cityville Clinic to open Nov. 11

Broadlawns Medical Center announced that the newly constructed Broadlawns Cityville Clinic will open on Monday. The clinic is located within the Cityville on 9th development that is located at 580 SW 9th St. and will …

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DMU partners with West Des Moines for physical therapy, sports clinic at RecPlex

The City of West Des Moines and Des Moines University today announced a partnership that makes DMU Clinic Physical Therapy the exclusive provider of physical therapy and athletic training services for the MidAmerican Energy Company …

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More renewables may mean less asthma and heart disease in the Midwest

More wind and solar generation will mean less lung and heart disease for residents, and no region stands to benefit more on a per megawatt-hour basis than the Midwest, reports the Energy News Network. A study …

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State medical marijuana board to consider PTSD, Alzheimer’s as treatable conditions

The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board is considering changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including more qualifying conditions and a recommendation to remove the 3% THC cap and replace it with a purchase limit, reports the …

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MercyOne accountable care programs release savings, quality data

MercyOne, the Iowa-based regional health system that includes MercyOne-Des Moines, announced it reduced the cost of care by more than $10.3 million for Medicare-enrolled patients in 2018, and provided $5.2 million in payments through the …

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WebMD survey finds older adults, caregivers often misinformed

Care of older adults in the United States is mired in misinformation, with most older patients and caregivers mistakenly believing that sharp declines in quality of life are inevitable, according to a new survey from …

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Wolfe Eye Clinic clinical trials contribute to breakthrough treatment

Iowa-based Wolfe Eye Clinic served as a primary contributor to a breakthrough vision-loss treatment recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Phase III clinical trials were conducted at Wolfe Eye Clinic’s West …

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