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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 …

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Wellmark, Partnership plan forum to address ‘disturbing trends’ in millennials’ health

Millennials’ health status nationally is headed in the wrong direction, a trend that has prompted Iowa’s largest health insurer and the Greater Des Moines Partnership to take action to address the issue. 

Wellmark Blue Cross …

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UnityPoint Health plans massive merger with Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health

West Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health and Sanford Health today announced they have signed a letter of intent to pursue a merger, in a deal that would create one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. …

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$4 million expansion of Des Moines assisted living center announced

Construction has started on a $4 million expansion of Edencrest at Beaverdale Assisted Living and Memory Care at 3410 Beaver Ave., officials announced this week. Twenty apartments will be added to center, which now has …

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East Side wellness center to be named in honor of Harkin

Primary Health Care in Des Moines will honor former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin for his lifetime commitment to community health and wellness in a naming and dedication ceremony at the new PHC Wellness Center on …