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GOP-led Legislature won’t override veto of Iowa’s expanded medical cannabis bill

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A key Republican leader of the Iowa Legislature has ruled out a special session to override Gov. Kim Reynolds’ veto of the proposed expansion of the state’s medical cannabis program, saying such a …
By BPC Staff | May 30, 2019
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Democrats call on Iowa Legislature to reconvene and overturn medical marijuana veto

Iowa Public Radio: Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature to return to the Statehouse to overturn the governor’s veto of a bill that would have expanded the state’s medical marijuana program. Two-thirds of …
By BPC Staff | May 29, 2019
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Grinnell receives $50,000 grant for communitywide health initiative

A $50,000 Iowa Healthcare Collaborative grant will allow a partnership of Grinnell-based organizations to launch a communitywide health initiative, which will begin with two projects aimed at making food more available. The focus of the …
By BPC Staff | May 29, 2019
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On With Life receives 3-year CARF accreditation

On With Life Inc. in Ankeny has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years for its brain injury and stroke programs. This is the first accreditation for On With Life’s stroke programs, …
By BPC Staff | May 28, 2019
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Mercy College to offer online paramedic, EMS programs

Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines will begin offering online courses this fall for people seeking a paramedic certificate or an associate’s degree in emergency medical services. The expansion of these programs will …
By BPC Staff | May 28, 2019
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UnityPoint Health recognized for LGBTQ clinic program

UnityPoint Health and its director of provider development, Rachel Dahlen, have been recognized by the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Foundation for creating a dedicated clinic program, UnityPoint Clinic’s Prairie Parkway LGBTQ Clinic, focused …
By BPC Staff | May 28, 2019
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MedPharm Iowa disputes Reynolds’ rationale for veto on medical cannabis bill

The Des Moines-based company that produces medical cannabis products reacted strongly to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ veto Friday of legislation that would have loosened restrictions on the program, saying that maintaining current limits in the law …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 28, 2019
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MercyOne Des Moines suspends kidney and pancreas transplants

MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines is suspending its kidney and pancreas transplant program for at least a year, the Des Moines Register reported. The program had been performing about 30 transplants per year. Des Moines …
By BPC Staff | May 23, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Mental health care away from home can be difficult for college students

As parents with children in college know, beginning or attending college or graduate school can be challenging for young adults even in the best of circumstances. It especially becomes difficult, however, for students with mental …
By JOE GARDYASZ | May 23, 2019
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MercyOne Des Moines names Goetz, Anderson to leadership roles

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center announced new leaders for Women’s Services and MercyOne Children’s Hospital. Kathy Goetz has been named market vice president of Women’s Services and MercyOne Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Tara Andersen has …
By BPC Staff | May 20, 2019