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DMOS opens Urgent Injury Walk-in Clinic in Ankeny

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons has expanded its services by opening an Urgent Injury Walk-In Clinic in Ankeny. The clinic, located at the DMOS Orthopaedic Centers at 350 N.E. 36th St. that opened two years ago, …

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‘Logan’s Law’ expands organ donation opportunities for Iowans

The Iowa Donor Network and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources have launched a new organ, eye and tissue donor registry that will enable Iowans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors when they …

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Opinion: LGBTQ clinic emphasizes inclusivity in health care

Six years ago, the wheels of change started spinning in my home when my ninth grader said he identified as transgender. As his father, the most important thing for me to do was be there …

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Rural Iowa hospitals at risk of closing under public option, analysis shows

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa’s rural hospitals could experience a loss of more than $476 million under a public health insurance proposal, putting dozens at high risk for closure, according to an analysis. Chicago-based data company Navigant …

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Kohlsdorf named to national health underwriters board

Des Moines resident Eric Kohlsdorf was recently named treasurer of the National Association of Health Underwriters board of trustees. He was appointed during the NAHU’s 89th annual convention and exhibition in San Diego. Kohlsdorf is president and …

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Todd to lead Iowa Chiropractic Society

Kelli Todd has been named to the newly created position of president and chief executive officer of the Iowa Chiropractic Society, effective Sept. 16. The association previously had used Association Management Services for its director position. …

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Ayres named operations VP of MercyOne Medical Group

Sam Ayres has been named vice president of operations for MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa, one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. Ayres has more than 30 years of experience at MercyOne Iowa Heart …

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MercyOne Des Moines to close kidney and pancreas transplant program

Following a review of patient volumes and required resources, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center announced it will voluntarily close its kidney and pancreas transplant program, effective Oct. 1. 

The health system had suspended the program …

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Three Des Moines health care philanthropy leaders named to AHP’s 40 Under 40

Three Des Moines professionals have received national recognition by being named to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s 2019 40 Under 40 List. The Des Moines honorees are Sophia S. Ahmad, senior director of development, MercyOne …

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Data: High Rx prices caused 23% of Iowans to stop taking medications

The high cost of prescription drugs has caused nearly 1 in 4 Iowans to stop taking their medications, according to new data and an infographic released by AARP Iowa. In 2016, 23% of Iowans stopped taking a …