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UnityPoint Health names Gregory Johnson chief medical officer

Dr. Gregory Johnson will be the next chief medical officer of UnityPoint Health, effective July 8. In the position, Johnson will lead UnityPoint Health’s provider workforce and enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality of care, patient …

By Business Record Staff | Jun 14, 2024

Optimae launches intensive residential services, opens new home in Ames

Optimae LifeServices announced that its Community Services division is now providing Intensive Residential Services in Story County, opening its first intensive residential service home in Ames. The opening of the home is a collaboration between …

By Business Record Staff | Jun 13, 2024

Making donating blood a ‘more pleasing experience’

LifeServe Blood Center has moved to its new offices at 5625 N.W. Johnston Drive in Johnston. The two-story building (top photo) includes more than 56,500 square feet of space. Photos, from left to right on…

By Kathy A. Bolten | Jun 13, 2024

Study by DMU researchers shows potential cancer therapy breakthrough using COVID-19 vaccine-related spike protein

In a study led by researchers at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, integral to COVID-19 vaccines, has shown promise as a novel approach to treating cervical cancer. This revelation …

By Business Record Staff | Jun 5, 2024

Workforce a top priority as Iowa aims to improve mental health services

While COVID-19 accelerated the push into more virtual mental health care service opportunities, a significant challenge began surfacing: hiring.

In 2012, 236 licensed psychiatrists were practicing in Iowa, according to the Iowa Health Professions Tracking …

By Kyle Heim | May 31, 2024

OneroRx brings pharmacy services to underserved communities

Through rapid expansion, mostly driven by a flurry of acquisitions, OneroRx is focused on growth in underserved areas, or pharmacy deserts.

A pharmacy desert is defined as any geographic area located at least 10 miles …

By Kyle Heim | May 31, 2024

Broadlawns board announces Proctor Lureman as community hospital’s next CEO

Proctor Lureman, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines’ current vice president of operations, will be the next president and CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center.

The Broadlawns Board of Trustees announced Lureman’s selection Tuesday during its board …

By Business Record Staff | May 22, 2024

A Closer Look: Ryan Crane

Ryan Crane considers his work with One Iowa to be the “coolest first job out of college and the coolest first job in Des Moines I could ever have.”

It was also Crane’s first experience …

By Kyle Heim | May 17, 2024

Bill to promote stillbirth prevention, supported by Central Iowa group, passes U.S. House

The U.S. House approved a bill Wednesday that would make more funding available for stillbirth prevention throughout the country. The Central Iowa education and advocacy group Healthy Birth Day said in a news release that …

By Business Record Staff | May 16, 2024

Walnut Creek Family YMCA to receive $1.8 million in federal funding

More than $1.8 million in federal funding has been secured for the Walnut Creek Family YMCA in West Des Moines, according to a news release. The $1,808,000 investment will help fund essential renovations to the …

By Business Record Staff | May 14, 2024

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