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Health and Wellness

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New nonprofit launches, focused on Iowans with disabilities and brain health

Connexus Behavioral Health and Disability Advocates — Connexus Advocates for short — is a new nonprofit, launched to provide affordable, stable housing dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with intellectual or developmental disabilities or brain …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2022
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Polk County Public Health Department names new communications officer

The Polk County Public Health Department has hired Madisun VanGundy as its new public health communications officer. She replaces Nola Aigner Davis, who is now the communications manager for the city of Des Moines. VanGundy currently …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Nov 1, 2022
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Reggie’s Sleepout returns to in-person format Oct. 29

Reggie’s Sleepout, an annual event raising funds and awareness for Iowa youths experiencing homelessness, will return as an in-person event for the first time in two years on Oct. 29 at Drake Stadium. The event …
By BPC Staff | Oct 21, 2022
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State announces new public-private Iowa Stops Hunger Coalition to fight food insecurity

A new public-private pilot program that builds off Business Publications Corp.’s Iowa Stops Hunger initiative will target food-insecure women who may not qualify for assistance, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced today.…
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Oct 21, 2022
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ChildServe announces Iowa City expansion, first satellite location

ChildServe announced today that it will double the size of its Iowa City facility and open its first satellite location in the state in Hiawatha. “ChildServe is taking a proactive approach to investing in the …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 17, 2022
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Iowa AG launches program for rural communities to prevent opioid addiction

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has announced an initiative designed to prevent opioid addiction before it begins. The Billion Pill Pledge program, launched in conjunction with Iowa City-based Goldfinch Health, extends education and resources to …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 17, 2022
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Moments matter

Seconds matter.

Just ask Brian Clark.

Around 3 a.m. on May 27, 2021, Clark got out of bed to use the bathroom. He noticed his balance was unsteady, something he attributed to drowsiness. As he …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Oct 14, 2022
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Delta Dental of Iowa acquires caregiver app Caregiven

Delta Dental of Iowa has acquired the caregiver app Caregiven, the Des Moines-based dental insurance company announced today.

Caregiven’s CEO and founder Candice Smith will be joining the Delta Dental team, the company announced in …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Oct 11, 2022
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MercyOne Central Iowa IT issue affects information systems, online scheduling

MercyOne Central Iowa’s information systems were affected Monday as part of the IT issue affecting one of its parent companies, CommonSpirit Health, the Des Moines Register reported. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has taken some of its …
By BPC Staff | Oct 6, 2022
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What are ‘healthy’ foods? The FDA is updating the definition for food labels

Americans could find it easier to identify and buy truly healthy foods, under a new proposed rule released today for public review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The proposed rule would align the definition of …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 29, 2022
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