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A Closer Look: CLARE KELLY

Iowa native Clare Kelly returned from Washington, D.C., in August when she was hired as executive vice president of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), the statewide professional association for Iowa physicians. She spent 13 years …

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BRIEF: Harkin to speak on health care at DMU

Sen. Tom Harkin will share his strategies to reduce the cost of care, improve the quality of health outcomes and strengthen the health-care work force during a public forum to be held Oct. 29 at …

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Mercy air ambulance service expands

Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines has begun a previously announced expansion of its Mercy One air ambulance service based out of Clarinda Regional Health Center, the hospital said Monday. The addition of a third …

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Grassley is a health-care ‘champion,’ hospital groups say

Sen. Charles Grassley’s contributions to health-care policy make him a “health-care champion,” according to an award from the American Hospital Association and Iowa Hospital Association. According to a news release, Grassley “has always made sure …

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Where to get rid of old medicines

Iowans turned in more than two tons of unused medicines at more than 40 collection sites last month.

The Prescription Drug Take-Back event in Iowa collected 4,399 pounds of prescription drugs, according to the U.S. …

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ALS walk to take place this weekend

More than 2,000 walkers are expected to participate in the ALS Association Iowa chapter’s 2012 Walk to Defeat ALS at Principal Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. A fund-raising goal of $350,000 has been set …

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Today’s the day to get out and walk

Greater Des Moines residents are invited to join their fellow Iowans in a 1-kilometer Healthiest State Walk today.

Many organized Healthiest State Walks will be held in Greater Des Moines at noon today, but walks …

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Americans visiting the doctor less frequently

In 2010, working-age adults made an average of 3.9 visits to doctors, nurses or other medical providers, down from 4.8 visits in 2001, according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Among …

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Iowa Methodist gets quality certificate from national association

Iowa Methodist Occupational Health & Wellness received a three-year “Outstanding” quality certification from the National Association of Occupational Health Professionals (NAOHP).

This certification reflects the industry gold standard in recognizing outstanding occupational health practices in …

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Saturday is Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Tomorrow is the day for Iowans to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused prescription drugs during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The events cap off the …