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Iowa Cancer Consortium receives sponsorship to accelerate health equity initiatives

The Iowa Cancer Consortium, Iowa’s statewide comprehensive cancer coalition, was awarded a $70,000 sponsorship by biotechnology company Genentech. The sponsorship will support equity training and programmatic initiatives to equitably reduce the cancer burden in Iowa. …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 17, 2023
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Syverson Stege to host free Challenges of Aging luncheon series

Syverson Stege’s three-part Challenges of Aging luncheon series will begin Aug. 24 with “The Art of Decluttering and Downsizing.” During the event, Anne Nieland of Smart Senior Transitions will give tips on how to declutter …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 13, 2023
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Renee Hardman leaving Broadlawns

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Renee Hardman is leaving her position as vice president of human resources and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Broadlawns Medical Center, President and CEO Anthony B. Coleman announced today.

Coleman said …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 12, 2023
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Mission Cancer + Blood to expand with new location in Ankeny

Mission Cancer + Blood announced plans for a new facility in Ankeny for oncology and hematology care. “We have been dedicated to offering cancer care through an expanding network of hospitals, cancer centers, and clinics …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 6, 2023
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Student researcher seeks farmers to take health survey

Isabelle Schroeder, a senior at Drake University majoring in clinical and medical sciences, has been selected for Drake’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship to study the slower reduction of cancer death rates in rural areas. A …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 6, 2023
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UnityPoint emergency medicine residency program to launch in 2024

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines announced that its new Emergency Medicine Residency Program has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The first class of six residents will begin the program in July …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2023
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Broadlawns plans new brain, memory care center in Urbandale

The Broadlawns Brain and Memory Center is planned in a new medical campus at 9300 Northpark Drive in Urbandale. The center is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026. Architectural rendering special to…
By Business Record Staff | Jun 26, 2023
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Two Des Moines universities partner to expand health care career pathways

Des Moines University and Grand View University have announced a partnership aimed at creating enhanced pathways for Grand View students interested in pursuing medical and health sciences careers. This collaboration seeks to benefit students while …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 23, 2023
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Iowa leaders form coalition to advocate for lower prescription drug costs

Business and health care leaders, policy experts, and patient advocacy groups announced last week they are forming the PBM Accountability Project of Iowa to advocate for lower prescription drug prices. The announcement was made during …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 21, 2023
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Medical office building planned in Urbandale

A site plan has been approved for Timberline Wellness, a one-story, 12,136-square-foot building planned at 14111 Douglas Parkway in Urbandale. The Urbandale City Council approved the plan in May. Timberline Wellness LLC purchased the 1.1-acre …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jun 21, 2023