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Student-owned software therapy business wins $25K grand prize at startup contest

An autism therapy software firm founded by three University of Iowa students recently won the grand prize at Texas Christian University’s Values and Ventures business startup competition, the Tippie College of Business reports. ABAL Therapeutics, which won …

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June 4-5: Iowa CareGivers 2018 Conference

Host: Iowa CareGivers Association 
About: Experts will present on topics ranging from the opioid epidemic in Iowa to dealing with stress and grief, to tips and tools for family caregivers, the importance of oral health …

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New VC firm to invest in health care technology for underserved communities

A new venture capital firm co-led by former CMS Administrator Andy Slavitt will seek to invest in health care technology and service companies that deliver innovative care to urban, low-income populations, Modern Healthcare reported. The VC …

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Healthiest State Initiative portal offers feedback on projects

Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative has launched an effort to assist Iowa-based communities and nonprofit organizations as they plan health-based funding requests. The goal of the new service is to provide organizations, including cities, with input …

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NOTEBOOK: Groceries, chain restaurants now required to spoil your fun

Now this from the Business Record’s health desk: There’s a new federal rule that requires a broader range of chain restaurants — not just the biggies like McDonald’s — to disclose calorie counts on food items. …

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NOTEBOOK: Groceries, chain restaurants now required to spoil your fun

Now this from the Business Record’s health desk: There’s a new federal rule that requires a broader range of chain restaurants — not just the biggies like McDonald’s — to disclose calorie counts on food items. …

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Capital Crossroads plans mental health events

The Wellness Capital of Capital Crossroads will host a series of public conversations on mental health issues. The series begins May 22 with a general update on mental health in Central Iowa. On the panel: Nicole Beaman, …

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NewLink Genetics cuts losses in first quarter

Ames-based biopharmaceutical company NewLink Genetics reported a net loss of $18.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, or 49 cents per common share, compared with a loss of $20.9 million, or 72 cents per …

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Romano named Iowa Medical Society president

The Iowa Medical Society recently installed Dr. Michael Romano as the organization’s president. He succeeds Dr. Joyce Vista-Wayne, who held that position for the past year. Romano is a board-certified family medicine physician with more …

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Mercy-Des Moines to propose 100-bed psychiatric hospital

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines will seek state approval to build a $31 million psychiatric hospital in the Des Moines area, the Des Moines Register reported. The proposed free-standing hospital would have 100 beds — triple the 34 …