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Health is a lagging economic indicator, making for a slower-moving but concentrated impact on the ability of people and the community at large to thrive.
Our recent Power Breakfast highlighted the state of Iowa’s health, …
Zuli Garcia, the founder of food pantry Knock and Drop Iowa, was diagnosed in November 2023 with having HPV cells, which can cause cancer.
“It’s really hard, dark times when you hear the word cancer,” …
Robert Baxter has been named the new president and CEO of MercyOne, effective June 22. Baxter succeeds Bob Ritz, who retired in January after nearly 10 years leading the health system.
Interim President …
The Iowa Dental Association installed Dr. Shawn Hedlund of Iowa City as its 163rd president on April 29 during its Annual Session held in Des Moines. Hedlund is a University of Iowa College of Dentistry …
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has announced the appointment of Eric Roesler as chief human resources officer after a nationwide search. Roesler brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience …
Des Moines-based senior living facility operator LCS announced it has finalized its merger agreement to acquire Vi, creating a combined senior living organization with 27,000 employees serving more than 45,000 residents in 29 states. The …
ChildServe announced it will open its relocated and expanded Des Moines facility on May 11. The site, located at 1750 48th St., consolidates multiple services under one roof, including outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy, …
Health issues and the systems around them are multifaceted and often complex while also being crucial to individuals’ economic mobility and a community’s vitality.
As needs in the health sector, from cancer to workforce, come …
The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement last week with the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc. to host Iowa’s public health analyst as part of the national …
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences announced it raised $222,612 from 278 donors during its eighth annual One Day for DMU campaign, held April 22–23. The 24-hour fundraising effort featured campus engagement activities including …
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