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‘Building Your Baby From the Ground Up’

Some parents’ good intentions in helping their child to sit up or walk are instead leading to delays or abnormal development patterns that could adversely affect them into adulthood, warns a Des Moines chiropractor. 

Chris …

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Marshalltown hospital to close its birthing unit, citing declining patient numbers

Des Moines Register: Marshalltown will soon join the growing list of Iowa towns without birthing centers. The Marshalltown hospital announced Monday that it would close its obstetrics unit and women’s health clinic in September. The hospital, …

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MercyOne, Iowa Methodist rank among best hospitals

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been recognized as a Best Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report. MercyOne Des Moines ranked No. 1 in the Des Moines metro area and second in …

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Board recommends adding chronic pain for CBD use, denies 3 other conditions

KCCI-TV: The state Medical Cannabidiol Board met today to consider adding more qualifying conditions for cannabidiol treatment. The board heard testimony from Iowans before voting to approve chronic pain as a condition for use of the …

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Here are eight innovative programs making a difference in Iowa’s addiction crisis

Eight Iowa-based programs that are making a difference in addressing the drug addiction and overdose crisis in the state will be recognized during a ceremony in Des Moines on Aug. 6. 

The Governor’s Office of…
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MercyOne launches therapy and support program for MS patients

MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care and MercyOne Des Moines Riverside Rehabilitation have launched MS Wellness Program: Empowering a Healthy Life, a day program for those living with multiple sclerosis. The program seeks to improve patients’ quality …

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NewLink Genetics co-founder Link retires

NewLink Genetics Corp. announced that its co-founder, Dr. Charles Link Jr., has chosen to retire as chairman, CEO and chief scientific officer of the company, and will also resign from the board effective Aug. 3. Link co-founded …

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Prescription drug price bill supported by Grassley faces opposition

Radio Iowa: Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is championing a bipartisan bill to lower prescription drug costs for Americans over the age of 65. The Senate Finance Committee, which Grassley leads, approved the plan Thursday on a …

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Community Health Needs Assessment builds on prior work, urges coordinated effort

Greater Des Moines community and health care leaders have again taken a deep dive into assessing the comprehensive health needs of the Central Iowa region. 

Further addressing the stigma of mental health issues in the …

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House of Mercy receives major naming gift to expand mental health center

House of Mercy announced today it has received a $492,000 estate gift, the largest private contribution in its 31-year history. 

The gift from the late Joseph and Dorothy Schuster will be used to fund the Joseph and…