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Health and Wellness

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Count the Kicks program now available on desktop computers

A screenshot from the Count the Kicks web platform tool.

The Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program has launched a new web-based tool to make kick-counting more accessible.

The new platform allows expectant parents to …

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Delta Dental of Iowa holding virtual event on caregiving April 25

Delta Dental of Iowa is hosting a virtual event called “Caregiving: It’s more than a full-time job for your employees” on April 25 at 12 p.m. According to AARP, almost 20% of U.S. workers are …

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Greater Des Moines Heart Ball raises $450,000 for heart health

Eric Wetzel, a healthy 45-year-old schoolteacher, survived cardiac arrest, thanks to the quick action of his wife, Megan, who immediately performed hands-only CPR while their four children watched. The Wetzel family shared their story at …

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Jan Jensen to headline April 17 Count the Kicks fundraising event

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Jan Jensen, associate head coach for University of Iowa women’s basketball, will headline the Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon on April 17.

The event is an annual fundraiser for Healthy Birth Day Inc., …

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Health care payer services market is expected to reach $118.2 billion

The health care payer services industry is expected to experience significant growth in the near future, according to a recent report. The growth is attributed to the increasing demand for managed care services, the expanding …

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Healthy Birth Day Inc. to host webinar on Black maternal health solutions

As part of Black Maternal Health Week, Healthy Birth Day Inc. will be hosting a webinar on Black maternal mortality and morbidity on April 13. Healthy Birth Day board member and Georgia-based infant health care …

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UNI receives $2.5M federal grant to increase mental health access in rural Iowa schools

The University of Northern Iowa has been awarded a $2.5 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education to continue its efforts in improving mental health access for children and adolescents in Iowa.The grant will …

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OpenLoop Health announces $15M fundraising round, new payer coverage service

OpenLoop Health, a Des Moines-based provider of telehealth support services, announced Wednesday it has raised $15 million in Series A funding. The fundraising round was led by Nava Ventures, with participation from new investors UnityPoint …

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Lack of educators fueling a nationwide nursing shortage

The health care industry has been stretched thin by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent employee burnout, but industry experts saw a nursing shortage coming before the pandemic began.

The cause is a whirlwind of factors …

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Registration open for 2023 Harkin on Wellness Symposium

The Harkin on Wellness Symposium is set to take place on April 13 and will focus on new approaches to improve health and food outcomes while making these systems more sustainable. The event will feature …