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U.S. Education Department investigating Iowa’s ban on mask mandates in schools

Des Moines Register: The U.S. Department of Education will investigate whether Iowa’s ban on mask mandates in schools discriminates against students with disabilities by putting them at greater risk of COVID-19, the federal agency announced today. …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: CVS finding success in mental health counseling pilot program

With more people seeking mental health services because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some pharmacy chains and retailers are hoping to tap into that market by betting that people will be comfortable getting counseling at the …

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Broadlawns’ two president and CEO finalists to visit Des Moines, appear in virtual forums

Broadlawns Medical Center will host public forums today and Tuesday for the two finalists competing to become the next president and CEO of Polk County’s safety net hospital. The two finalists, selected from a field …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study estimates cost of unvaccinated Americans who end up in hospital

Here’s a good read from industry journal Benefits Pro that examines some recent research on how much unvaccinated people are costing the health system — and employers who pay a big part of the tab for health …

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Bublé, Taylor, Incubus to require proof of vaccination, negative test for D.M. concerts

Des Moines Register: Michael Bublé, James Taylor and Incubus have joined the growing ranks of performers asking Des Moines music venues to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to their shows, contrary to a new …

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Molina Healthcare of Iowa names Vermeer as plan president

Molina Healthcare announced this week it has hired Jennifer Vermeer as the plan president of Molina Healthcare of Iowa. Vermeer most recently was assistant vice president of population health and external affairs with University of Iowa Health …

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Coronavirus levels in Des Moines’ sewage double in two weeks

Des Moines Register: The amount of coronavirus floating in Des Moines area sewage has more than doubled in two weeks, a new report shows. The Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Authority has been sending in samples of …

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New midwifery clinic to open in Des Moines

Des Moines will soon be home to a new option for midwifery care. On Sept. 1, the Des Moines Midwife Collective will open its doors and will become the first clinic in Central Iowa to retreat from …

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64 school districts selected to receive $8.6M for student mental health support

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that more than $8.6 million in competitive grants will be awarded to 64 school districts to assist them in providing mental health support and …

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Hy-Vee offering free third COVID doses to eligible individuals

Drive-thru clinics for people eligible to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination will be offered between 2 and 5 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot at …