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MercyOne opens pediatric urgent care clinic in Des Moines

MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care Clinic recently opened near the MercyOne Medical Center campus in Des Moines. The clinic, which is dedicated solely to treating children, specializes in providing after-hours treatment for common conditions …

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State’s Medicaid expenses to increase 6.5% under new contracts

Iowa’s total Medicaid spending will increase by 8.6% this fiscal year, under new contracts with the state’s two managed care organizations, the Iowa Department of Human Services announced today. The department has signed contracts for fiscal …

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Iowa Democratic lawmakers try again on medical cannabis

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Two Democratic lawmakers who led an effort to expand the state medical marijuana program are trying one more effort to make the treatments available for more people and more conditions. After a bill expanding …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Weekend emails from the boss causing health problems among workers

A former boss used to send emails on Sunday nights asking about the status of projects, suggesting edits for a story or not-so-gentle nudges about overdue reports. The emails were sent on other nights of …

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Six Iowa long-term care facilities receive national awards

Six Iowa long-term care and post-acute care facilities have been recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living with the 2019 Silver — Commitment to Quality Award, among them Silvercrest …

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Two Iowa employers among Forbes’ list of top workplaces for women

Principal Financial Group and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are in the top 15 of Forbes’ list of top employers for women. The list, compiled annually by Forbes and released this week, includes more than …

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Parents sue state of Iowa over lack of proper mental health care after death of son

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The parents of a 21-year-old Marion man who died by suicide in 2015 are suing the state of Iowa, claiming employees at Iowa State University were negligent in the mental health services …

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On With Life announces rebranding initiative

On With Life, a nationally recognized brain injury, stroke and neuro rehabilitation program based in Ankeny, Iowa, has launched a new brand identity with new messaging and a redesigned website, logo and tagline. Research and …

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Merchant to be honored at DMU’s annual Glanton Dinner

Des Moines University announced that its 16th annual Glanton Dinner, the annual fundraising event for the Glanton Fund, will be held Oct. 16 at the Meadows Events Center in Altoona. This year’s Glanton honoree is …

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UnityPoint Health-Des Moines seeks applicants for Young Advisory Council

The Young Advisory Council at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, which was formed in 2017 to engage young professionals and foster community outreach, is seeking additional members. The group engages UnityPoint Health–Des Moines board members …