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Works in progress: Koch Facial Plastic Surgery


A growing facial plastic surgery practice prompted Dr. Brenton Koch to build a new West Des Moines office that will open May 1. The new building at 4855 Mills Civic Parkway will provide Koch Facial …

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Industry Report: Health & Wellness


Iowa State employees test worksite walk stations

Some Iowa State University offices are combining work and exercise through a research project led by the university’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC).

As part of a …

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Jurgens: Blue Zones competition has ‘no winners and losers’


Though no Greater Des Moines city will compete to become one of the initial Blue Zones communities, Des Moines will nevertheless “play a pivotal role” as the Healthiest State Initiative moves forward, said Ric Jurgens, …

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Longer lives mean more anxiety for affluent

  Longer lives mean more anxiety for affluent   If you knew you would be around to blow out the candles at your 100th birthday party, would that change how you manage your money today?…
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Methodist Plaza Specialty Clinic named ‘Comprehensive MS Care Center’

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has recognized the Methodist Plaza Specialty Clinic’s neurology practice, part of Iowa Health Physicians & Clinics, as a Comprehensive MS Care Center.

“The Center for MS Comprehensive Care designation externally …

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Mercy Foundation, Audi Des Moines to host golf tournament

On May 14, Mercy Foundation and Audi Des Moines will host the Audi Quattro Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines.

All funds raised will benefit Mercy Children’s Center. Participants …

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Children’s Developmental Center grand opening scheduled

Children’s Developmental Center grand opening scheduled Blank Children’s Hospital will host a grand opening celebration on Feb. 23 at its new center for children with developmental and physical disabilities. Iowa Health – Des Moines officials…
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Eleven cities chosen as Blue Zone finalists

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield officials this morning announced the 11 Iowa cities that will compete to be chosen as initial Blue Zones demonstration communities in May.

The 11 finalists are: Ames, Cedar Falls, …

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Iowa hospitals’ economic impact

According to an annual impact study conducted by the Iowa Hospital Association, the 117 community hospitals in the state directly employ 70,363 people and create another 65,783 jobs outside the hospital sector. As an income …

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Surgery practice joins Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics

Central Iowa Surgery,  a Des Moines-based surgical practice, has joined Iowa Health Physicians and Clinics, effective Feb. 1.

The practice’s two physicians, Dr. Steven Goldstein and Dr. Jamie Patel, are both board-certified general surgeons and …