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Iowans warned to not eat Fareway chicken salad tied to salmonella

Des Moines Register: Iowa consumers are being warned against eating chicken salad sold at Fareway stores that’s been tied to multiple cases of salmonella illness. Preliminary test results from the University of Iowa’s state hygienic laboratory …

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NOTEBOOK: Health care now top U.S. employer, but manufacturing still tops Iowa

The Atlantic’s January issue had an interesting thought piece about how the demographics of aging and the growth in medical spending have combined to propel jobs growth in the U.S. health care industry past the …

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Feb. 23: EQ Cafe: Practicing EQ

Host: Six Seconds’ Network
About: Whether we are aware of it or not, we all experience a range of emotions throughout the day. Some emotions propel us toward choices that align with what is important, …

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Water station project helps 54 Iowa schools get healthier

It’s now easier for students and staff at 54 Iowa schools, including 18 Greater Des Moines schools, to feel the numerous health benefits of drinking optimally fluoridated water throughout the day. Through a partnership led by …

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AARP Iowa: Half of family caregivers have no home-care training

Iowa hospital and home-care advocacy groups are divided on a bill in the Iowa Legislature that would require hospitals to take specific steps to identify, notify and instruct family members about how to care for …

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Crowell to retire from UnityPoint Health-Des Moines

Eric Crowell, president and CEO of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, today announced he will retire July 1. Over his 37-year career in health care, including 17 in his current position, Crowell has led organizations in Iowa, …

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A Closer Look: Brent Willett

Brent Willett joined the Iowa Health Care Association as its president and CEO in September, just a week before the organization’s annual convention. That timing gave Willett, who was previously executive director of the Cultivation …

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McIntyre hired as director of operations for Healing Passages

Healing Passages Birth & Wellness Center in Des Moines announced it has hired Katie McIntyre as director of operations. McIntyre brings 15 years of experience in public relations, communications, human resources, management and compliance to the role. She …

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Harkin Institute to host wellness symposium March 21

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement at Drake University is gathering experts for a discussion about the importance of preventive care and community health at a public event scheduled March 21 at …

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NOTEBOOK: NAMI mental health crisis cards now carried by Des Moines police

Des Moines police officers this week began carrying wallet-sized cards produced by the Greater Des Moines chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI Greater Des Moines, that outline what to do and …