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Health and Wellness

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How safe are Iowa’s hospitals?

Hospitals across the United States are showing improvement when it comes to patient safety, but according to the latest report from The Leapfrog Group, more work needs to be done.

The updated Hospital Safety Scores – the …

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Vellinga to step down as Des Moines Mercy hospital CEO

Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines is looking for a new president after President and CEO David Vellinga announced Tuesday that he plans to step down after 14 years.    Vellinga will continue to lead…
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CEO Hutchins to leave Delta Dental

Donn Hutchins, president and CEO of  Delta Dental of Iowa. announced Tuesday that he will retire after 13 years in his job.

Hutchins plans to leave in mid-2013, but will remain until his successor is chosen. …

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Nonprofit: LeadingAge Iowa

Iowa’s senior living communities continue to reinvent themselves to meet the needs of a changing demographic, and an organization that represents them has changed as well.

“As we live longer and we have more people …

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Service helps patients, employers cut health-care costs


Few people would think of asking their doctor how much a procedure will cost them before they have it done. Probably fewer have any idea how to go about shopping for a price that won’t …

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Methodist, Blank Children’s trauma centers verified

Iowa Methodist Medical Center’s trauma center has been verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In addition, Blank Children’s Hospital has been verified as a Level II …

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Pfizer paying investors after failing to reveal drug risks

Pfizer Inc. has agreed to pay $67.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit by former Wyeth Inc. shareholders who said they were misled about risks associated with the antidepressant Pristiq, Reuters reported. The all-cash settlement …

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Mercy’s renovated pediatric ICU opens

Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines this morning formally opened its new pediatric intensive care unit and unveiled a new name for its pediatric services: Mercy Children’s Hospital & Clinics. The new name, effective Nov. …

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Healthiest State Initiative announces groups and leaders

The Healthiest State Initiative today announced five working groups to address key priorities. They are:

Nutrition, chaired by Mariannette Miller-Meeks, director of the Iowa Department of Public Health. Tobacco Use, chaired by David Vellinga, president…
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Meet Dr. Michael AbouAssaly

The issue: Employee wellness

Most Iowans, like the majority of Americans, need more guidance to follow a healthier lifestyle and improve their overall wellness. Dr. Michael AbouAssaly, a Burlington family physician and nationally recognized expert …