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Des Moines chosen for initiative to improve health in low-income neighborhoods

Des Moines has been selected by Reinvestment Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to take part in the new Invest Health initiative. Invest Health is aimed at transforming how leaders from midsize American cities…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 17, 2016
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VA Central Iowa Health Care appoints director

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the appointment of Gail Graham as the new director of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System.
Gail Graham

Graham replaces Susan Martin, who has been acting director …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 16, 2016
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Wellmark to enter Iowa health insurance exchange with new plans

Cedar Rapids Gazette: After years of sitting back and watching how things would unfold, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield — the state’s dominant insurer — will enter the Iowa exchange, selling subsidy-eligible plans. But the …
By BPC Staff | May 16, 2016
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Federal rule prohibits sex discrimination in health programs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today issued a final rule to advance health equity and reduce health care disparities. Under theNondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities final rule, individuals are protected from discrimination …
By BPC Staff | May 16, 2016
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UnityPoint Clinic names regional vice president

Patricia Newland

UnityPoint Clinic announced that Dr. Patricia Newland has been promoted to regional vice president/medical director for UnityPoint Clinic Central Iowa, which includes 50 clinics. Newland, currently the medical director of quality for UnityPoint …
By BPC Staff | May 12, 2016
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Event May 13: Lung Force Expo

Host: American Lung Association in Iowa About: Information about the latest trends, resources and research surrounding lung health for patients and professionals. When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: West Des Moines Sheraton

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By BPC Staff | May 11, 2016
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NewLink Genetics’ pancreatic cancer therapy fails

Shares of NewLink Genetics Corp. plunged 37 percent in extended trading on Monday after the drug maker said its experimental pancreatic cancer immunotherapy did not help patients live longer in a late-stage trial, Reuters reported. The Ames-based …
By BPC Staff | May 10, 2016
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Schwartz named YMCA CEO

Greater Des Moines businessman David Schwartz has been named CEO of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, effective June 1.


David Schwartz The YMCA has operated under interim directors since the resignation Jan. 7 of…
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 10, 2016
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Caring.com report ranks Iowa high for retirement destination

Iowa is the second-best state in which to grow old, according to a new Caring.com report that examined a variety of financial, health care and quality of life categories. Neighboring South Dakota and Minnesota ranked first and …
By BPC Staff | May 9, 2016
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Wellmark Foundation awards community health grants

The Wellmark Foundation recently announced 13 recipients of its 2016 Healthy Communities small grant program. The Healthy Communities small grant program supports projects of $25,000 or less with the goal of encouraging new collaborations focused …
By BPC Staff | May 6, 2016