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Polk County inviting input on Community Health Improvement Plan

Polk County has announced three opportunities for the public to provide input on its next Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan will be based on the findings of the Community Health Needs Assessment, which …

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ChildServe hires two executive leaders

ChildServe has announced the hiring of two new leaders for its executive team. Paige Jaeger will serve as chief operating officer, and Katie Wengert will serve as senior vice president of external relations and development, …

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Hubbell opens ninth Edencrest senior living community

Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, Hubbell Realty Co.’s ninth senior living community, opened in late 2024 at 6151 Martha L Miller Drive. The photos show the exterior of the facility (top), the dining room (bottom left)…
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Harkin Institute wellness symposium to focus on clean water

The Harkin Institute announced it will hold the 2025 Harkin On Wellness Symposium on April 16. This year’s theme will be ‘The Future of Clean Water.” The event aims to highlight the progress being made …

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Healthiest State opens registration for annual conference

Registration for the Healthiest State Conference, hosted by Iowa Healthiest State, is now open. HR professionals, wellness coordinators and organizational leaders from across the state are invited to attend the conference on April 16 at …

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Balance Autism acquires Metro West

Balance Autism, a statewide provider of autism services, announced its acquisition of Metro West, an autism services provider in Clive. The partnership aims to expand the reach and effectiveness of support services available to the …

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Health care leaders hope influx of residency slots will help solve Iowa’s physician shortage

A recent push to increase the number of medical residencies has health care leaders in Iowa optimistic about finding a cure for the state’s physician workforce shortage. 

After Gov. Kim Reynolds proposed a plan to …

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Lecture on ag economics and public health being held tonight in Des Moines

Agricultural economist Charles Benbrook will lead a pair of discussions this week in Des Moines and Iowa City about pesticide use, agricultural economics and public health. The first event, “Pesticide Litigation, Farmer Health, and Agricultural …

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Dental Connections receives $25,000 grant from Polk County

Dental Connections, a nonprofit dental clinic that serves children and families in need, has received a $25,000 Community Development Grant from Polk County to help cover the cost of dental care for underserved children. Dental …

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DMU, Hawkeye Community College partner on occupational therapy pathways

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Waterloo-based Hawkeye Community College have partnered to provide a more streamlined way for students interested in occupational therapy to train and practice. The agreement includes seats in …