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Erickson to lead Stoddard Cancer Center

Sarah Erickson has been named executive director for John Stoddard Cancer Center, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines officials announced on Friday. Erickson

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was previously the outpatient manager for the cancer center. As outpatient …

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Iowa slips to 16th in Healthiest State rankings

 

Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative announced today that Iowa’s ranking in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has dropped from 10th last year to 16th in the nation this year.

 

Officials were quick to point out, however, that …

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Bottoms Up Blues Bash scheduled March 7

The Bottoms Up Blues Bash, a family-friendly fundraising event for colon cancer awareness and research, will be held March 7 at Wooly’s in the East Village. The music lineup features the 2010 Iowa Blues Challenge …

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Hospitals recognized for patient safety

A hospital doesn’t have to be large to be recognized for outstanding patient safety. Stewart Memorial Hospital in Lake City is this year’s recipient of the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative’s Patient Safety Grand Prize Award, the …

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Health coach to speak at Gravitate at noon Tuesday

TJ Anderson of Founder Health will discuss “The Art of Health Hacking” at noon Tuesday at Gravitate, 206 Sixth Ave. Anderson says the idea of work-life balance is a myth. Work-health balance is what is needed. Anderson, …

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Small businesses have another shot at federal health care credit

The Internal Revenue Service recently enacted special relief that could allow many Iowa businesses to qualify for federal tax credits for providing health insurance to employees this year, according to a tax specialist with CliftonLarsonAllen …

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Outage frustrates last-minute Obamacare enrollment

An outage on Saturday of an Internal Revenue Service function for Obamacare enrollment could have prevented about 500,000 people from meeting the Feb. 15 deadline, but nearly all should have the chance to sign up …

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3 Questions for Troy Caraway

A year ago, West Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health acquired Physicians Plus Insurance Corp., a Madison, Wis.-based health insurance company that it plans to use as a platform for developing a regional health insurance division. Six …

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Hospitals lift visitation restrictions

As cases of influenza and hospitalizations have continued to decrease throughout the state, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines and Broadlawns Medical Center have each ended restrictions on visitors at …

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Study: Rural residents lack access to resources for aging in place

Older adults living in rural states are at risk of lacking access to the resources they need, according to a new study led by Iowa State University. “Care deserts” – or areas where it’s difficult …