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LCS acquires Wisconsin retirement community in joint partnership

Des Moines-based retirement community company LCS has formed a joint partnership with fund manager ROC Seniors to acquire Newcastle Place, a 257-unit life plan community in Mequon, Wis. The transaction closed Dec. 14. The community…
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$75,000 matching grant to fund healthy eating, activity programs

The Wellmark Foundation has announced 13 Iowa organizations as recipients of its 2015 Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant program. The foundation awarded a total of $824,805 to the 13 recipients for local wellness …

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Federal judge: Employers can require wellness participation

A U.S. District Court in Wisconsin has ruled against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and held that a plastic manufacturer’s policy of requiring employees to participate in its wellness program to be eligible for coverage …

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Event April 10: Stair Wars – Fight for Air Climb

Registration is open for the American Lung Association in Iowa’s 2016 Fight for Air Climb, which the organization has dubbed “Stair Wars” this year. The annual stair climbing fundraising event will be held Sunday, April …

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Event Jan. 13: Health insurance enrollment fair

Know someone who needs individual health coverage? The final day to enroll in a new plan or change current plans through the federal Marketplace is Jan. 15 for coverage beginning Feb. 1. Additionally, Marketplace open …

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Mercy – West Lakes recognized for bariatric surgery quality measures

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield has recognized Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction Center+ designation in the area …

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Event Jan 6: Learning and attention disabilities forum

Gov. Terry Branstad will headline a lineup of speakers during a forum on learning and attention issues Wednesday, Jan. 6. The event, “Understanding the 1 in 5” is hosted by Understood, an online learning disabilities support coalition, …

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Joyce McDaniel to chair local Go Red For Women campaign

Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women, has named Joyce McDaniel to chair the campaign in Central Iowa. McDaniel is vice president of human …

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16 Industry Trends for 2016

I’m a bit of a futurist. I’ve always enjoyed thinking and debating with friends and colleagues about what the future will hold.

Seeing trends before they become fully adopted and understood is a key to …

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IRS extends some Obamacare reporting requirements for businesses

The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service said they are extending some Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act reporting deadlines to help companies meet the requirements, LifeHealthPro reported. Employers will have two more months past Feb. …