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New Lung Health Barometer reveals large awareness gap about lung cancer in Iowa

Survey data recently released by the American Lung Association’s new Lung Health Barometer shows that only 36% of people know that lung cancer screening is available, and 28% know that lung cancer is the leading …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2021
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Koester to lead Des Moines Heart Challenge

The American Heart Association Des Moines has named Jonathan Koester, president of Koester Development in Windsor Heights, as Heart Challenge chairman for the 2021-2022 year. In this role, Koester is charged with a $375,000 fundraising goal …
By BPC Staff | Nov 4, 2021
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Merged nonprofits announce launch of Ellipsis

A new organization formed by the merger of Youth Homes of Mid-America and Youth Emergency Services and Shelter announced its branding today and its plans for expanded services to ensure what one leader said is …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Nov 3, 2021
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Holmes Murphy spins off SPH search platform to Coupe Health

Minnesota-based Coupe Health LLC has purchased SPH LLC, formerly known as SimplePay Health, from insurance brokerage Holmes Murphy & Associates, the companies announced. Launched by Holmes Murphy in 2018, SPH is an alternative health care product for …
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2021
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MercyOne Central Iowa names new HR vice president

MercyOne Central Iowa has hired Donna Hoffman as vice president of human resources operations. In this role, she will implement short- and long-term strategies addressing colleague and leadership engagement to improve overall quality outcomes and patient and …
By BPC Staff | Nov 2, 2021
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IDPH, Alzheimer’s Association offer resources for caregiver support

The Alzheimer’s Association and Iowa Department of Public Health are partnering in November, which is National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, to raise awareness of the importance of supporting caregivers. In …
By BPC Staff | Nov 1, 2021
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Iowa ABI opposes bill allowing unemployment payments after refusing vaccine

The state’s largest employer association is voicing its opposition to the Iowa Legislature’s passage of a bill that would allow Iowans who are discharged from employment for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine to collect …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Oct 29, 2021
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Bill would protect jobless aid for Iowa workers fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Majority Republicans in the Iowa Legislature are looking at steps to soften the financial blow for Iowans who refuse to comply with a mandate to get a COVID-19 vaccination and lose their jobs …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2021
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Iowa Caregivers survey shows mixed attitudes on vaccine mandates

Nearly half of Iowa direct care workers surveyed say that they are more likely to remain working in health care settings because of vaccine mandates, yet more than a half of workers say they oppose …
By BPC Staff | Oct 28, 2021
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Federal allocation system for COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment working well in Iowa

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Iowa hospitals report they’re having no problems getting enough doses of the injections that prevent people from developing severe illness from COVID-19. About a month ago, federal officials started a new distribution …
By BPC Staff | Oct 25, 2021