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Joint conference in Marshalltown to focus on rural health, disaster response

A joint conference of the Iowa Rural Health Association and Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health will be held in Marshalltown. The conference is set for Nov. 13-14 with the theme “Reframe, Refocus, Rebuild.” Marshalltown, …

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Carreon named chief medical officer for Mercy Central Iowa

MercyOne Central Iowa announced that Dr. Hijinio Carreon has accepted the position of chief medical officer, effective Oct. 14. He has held the position on an interim basis since August following the departure of Dr. Charles Keller. …

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University of Iowa lands $13 million role in national opioid fight

Two grants totaling nearly $13 million through the National Institute of Health’s Helping to End Addiction Long-Term (HEAL) Initiative have been granted to the University of Iowa to assist in research and treatment of chronic …

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Report: Obesity affects 16.4% of youths in Iowa

Iowa has the 14th-highest rate of childhood obesity in the nation, according to a new report, “State of Childhood Obesity: Helping All Children Grow up Healthy,” released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In Iowa, the …

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UnityPoint Health launches mental wellness program for students

UnityPoint Health has launched a new mental wellness program for middle and high school students in Iowa and Illinois. The interactive digital course, called Mental Wellness Basics, will equip students in grades 8 through 10 …

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Iowa laundromats partner with state on Safe at Home awareness

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced his office is partnering with laundromat owners across Iowa to raise awareness for Safe at Home, an address confidentiality program for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and stalking. …

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NAMI Greater Des Moines launches workplace training program

A mental health advocacy organization serving Greater Des Moines is ramping up its efforts to bring more awareness and understanding of mental health issues to Central Iowa workplaces. 

NAMI Greater Des Moines, an affiliate of…
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Healthiest State surpasses walk goal; summit registration open

Thousands of Iowans kicked off Healthiest State Month by walking for 30 minutes on Wednesday. Participation in the Healthiest State Annual Walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, spanned all 99 counties. A total of …

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State receives $1.74 million federal grant for opioid intervention program

The State of Iowa will receive a federal grant of nearly $1.74 million to enhance opioid abuse treatment and prevention programs. The Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program will support the implementation and study of diversion to …

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Variety grants to support projects for Blank Children’s, Iowa Lutheran

The UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Foundation has received grants from two Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa grants to enhance care and facilities for children and families. Blank Children’s Hospital has received a …

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