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Health and Wellness

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Hundreds of Iowa kids wait for mental health care

Axios Des Moines: Polk County is considering new ways to fill a mental health care shortage that has left hundreds of children waiting for services — many for more than a year. County supervisors are considering …
By BPC Staff | Mar 17, 2022
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Dementia care needs will far surpass physician, caregiver numbers in Iowa

A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association warns that Iowa’s shortage of dementia care specialists, geriatricians and direct patient care workers will significantly worsen over the next several decades as the prevalence of Alzheimer’s increases …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Mar 17, 2022
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Iowa drop for eighth week; new cases also down

Des Moines Register: The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iowa has dropped for the eighth consecutive week, with new reported cases following a similar decline, according to data from the Iowa Department of Public …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2022
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Grinnell Mutual partners with UnityPoint Health at Work to open on-site clinic

Grinnell Mutual announced that it recently opened an employee health clinic at its headquarters in Grinnell. The Health Matters Clinic, which opened Feb. 14, provides mental health, musculoskeletal injury prevention and health coaching for Grinnell …
By BPC Staff | Mar 16, 2022
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MercyOne launches Circle+ wellness platform

MercyOne is encouraging individuals to take care of their physical and mental health every day with a new wellness platform, Circle+ powered by MercyOne. Circle+ is a subscription-based service that is accessible through smartphones and is …
By BPC Staff | Mar 11, 2022
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A Closer Look: Tony Coleman

As the new president and CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center, Tony Coleman says one of his biggest responsibilities is to remove barriers and create trust so that every physician, nurse and staff member can carry …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Mar 10, 2022
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Midwife licensure bill passes Iowa House for first time

A bill that would license and regulate certified professional midwives passed the Iowa House 93-2 Monday. According to advocacy group License Iowa Midwives, this is the first time a midwife licensure bill has passed out of one of …
By BPC Staff | Mar 8, 2022
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American Lung Association to host employer tobacco-free workplace webinar

The American Lung Association-Iowa is inviting Iowa businesses to learn about the benefits of a comprehensive tobacco- and nicotine-free workplace. The association’s staff will host a live webinar on March 31 at 1 p.m. to …
By BPC Staff | Mar 7, 2022
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Iowa hospitality company bringing alert devices to Midwest properties

Coralville-based Kinseth Hospitality Cos. is partnering with workplace safety technology company Relay to bring alert devices to 101 of the properties it manages. Relay’s alert devices are designed to improve on the traditional walkie-talkie and integrate into its clients’ …
By BPC Staff | Mar 4, 2022
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Des Moines Public Schools drops mask mandate following federal changes

Des Moines Register: Masks will now be optional at Des Moines Public Schools following new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the district announced Thursday. The change in Des Moines’ masking policy goes …
By BPC Staff | Mar 4, 2022
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