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June 17: Annual Iowa Parkinson’s Disease Conference

Host: American Parkinson Disease Association Iowa Chapter About: A full day of experiences that include lectures on topics related to Parkinson’s disease, including therapies such as boxing, laughter yoga and deep brain stimulation. Experts in the…
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June 11: Central Iowa Tour de Cure

Host: American Diabetes Association About: The American Diabetes Association is inviting riders of all levels to take part in the annual Tour de Cure, a cycling event starting at Life Time Athletic Des Moines to help raise…
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University of Iowa Health Alliance names new leader

The University of Iowa Health Alliance has named Jennifer Vermeer president and CEO. She succeeds Dan Kueter, who joined the Midwest Health Collaborative in Ohio as CEO in late May. Vermeer joined UI Health Care …

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Wellmark plans 6 percent increase for longtime policyholders

Nearly 90,000 Iowans who bought individual health policies from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield prior to 2014 can expect much lower premium increases next year, The Des Moines Register reported. The proposed 6 percent increase for …

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Mercy to shift West Lakes labor and delivery to D.M.

Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines announced Tuesday that it will move its labor and delivery unit at Mercy-West Lakes in West Des Moines to its main campus in Des Moines, effective Aug 1. All obstetrical care…
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Childhood asthma project expands citywide

A health improvement project that began as a pilot a year ago has grown into a citywide initiative to address asthma in Des Moines children.

The initial project, called Healthy Homes East Bank, targeted deteriorating…
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Health officials: West Nile virus is biggest threat from mosquitoes

Public health officials are urging Iowans to protect themselves against mosquito bites, not because of a Zika virus, but because of the much more likely chance of contracting West Nile virus in the state. Since …

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Health officials: West Nile virus is biggest threat from mosquitoes

Public health officials are urging Iowans to protect themselves against mosquito bites, not because of a Zika virus, but because of the much more likely chance of contracting West Nile virus in the state. Since …

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Hospital foundation awards health care scholarships

The Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation has awarded $115,500 in scholarships to 33 college students in Iowa. The students, who are all studying in health care fields, will each receive $3,500 — an increase …

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Heart association appeals for dedicated funding to improve walking routes to schools

The Healthier Iowa Coalition plans to build its case for dedicated funding for projects that would make it easier for students to walk to school.

The group failed in its effort this year to get…