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Iowa organization receives grant from National Institute of Health to address maternal morbidity

The Iowa chapter of Postpartum Support International has received a $10,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support its Iowa Maternal Group Initiative.

The initiative addresses rural maternal morbidity through in-person support groups. …

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UI Heart and Vascular Center updates cardiac cath labs

The University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center has added two new cardiac catheterization labs and updated existing ones to increase patient access to the service. The new labs have the most advanced technology in …

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Improvements proposed for 56-year-old downtown office building

A downtown high-rise office building is proposed to undergo at least $2.5 million in tenant improvements to accommodate the expansion of OpenLoop Health Inc., a staffing, software and technology company that provides services to the …

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Health Careers apprenticeship program accepting applications for 2nd round of funding

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday during her Condition of the State address a new $15 million round of funding available through the Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program. The program began in 2022, providing grants to …

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Local veteran opens new fitness concept in Des Moines after heart episode

An in-home and on-site personal training brand recently opened in Des Moines. GYMGUYZ brings certified personal trainers and fitness equipment to people’s homes and businesses to deliver a variety of customized workout programs, from weight …

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Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons announces promotion of Rich Green to CEO

Rich Green has been promoted to chief executive officer of Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons. “We are confident that elevating Rich Green to this role will maximize his talents,” said Dr. Nicholas Honkamp, the board president of …

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Seven organizations to receive Wellmark Foundation MATCH grants

The Wellmark Foundation has notified seven organizations in Iowa and South Dakota that they will receive Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant funds. These projects are meant to help enhance local food production and …

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Guest opinion: 3 ways to help eliminate housing insecurity

By Becky Hansel, Principal, Invision
Chair, YMCA Supportive Housing Campus board of managers

In recent months, there has been a lot of media coverage of homelessness and housing insecurity in the Des Moines metro. This is …

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Forum about PACT Act slated for Wednesday at south-side VA clinic

An informational forum for veterans about the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the South Des Moines VA Primary Care Clinic, at 1211 …

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Mercy College names new VP of institutional advancement, philanthropy and engagement

Mercy College of Health Sciences has named Melanie Campbell as vice president of institutional advancement, philanthropy and community engagement. Campbell is currently the chief donor engagement officer for United Way of Central Iowa. She will begin her …

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