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Iowa has fewest people hospitalized with COVID since April 2020

Des Moines Register: Iowa finished May with fewer than 100 people hospitalized with COVID-19, the lowest number in nearly 14 months, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. The number of people hospitalized with the …
By BPC Staff | Jun 2, 2021
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Abortions up in Iowa as key policy rulings loom

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The number of abortions in Iowa increased 24% in 2019, the most recent year for which state public health data is available. It’s a jump that critics attribute to the state’s decision to …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2021
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Hy-Vee offers $10 gift card to customers completing COVID-19 vaccination at Hy-Vee site

Customers who complete their COVID-19 vaccination at a Hy-Vee pharmacy or pop-up clinic will receive a $10 Hy-Vee gift card between June 1 and Nov. 11, Hy-Vee announced on Monday. The gift card is offered …
By BPC Staff | Jun 1, 2021
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Reynolds says state ensured pandemic safety at meatpacking plants

Iowa Capital Dispatch: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds told a national television audience on Wednesday that Iowa had met the challenge of providing a “safe environment” for meatpacking-plant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reynolds made her remarks …
By BPC Staff | May 28, 2021
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UIHC resubmits application for $230M North Liberty hospital

University of Iowa Health Care has reapplied for the state certificate it needs to build a new $230 million facility in North Liberty after its first request was denied amid criticism that the facility would …
By BPC Staff | May 26, 2021
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Eastern Iowa Airport to halt health screenings July 1

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids will stop its mandatory health screening program July 1, the airport commission decided Monday, as COVID-19 cases drop and passenger numbers rise. Airport Director Marty Lenss …
By BPC Staff | May 25, 2021
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Former Iowa Clinic administrator to lead Adair County Health System

MercyOne announced the appointment of two chief executive positions to its affiliate hospital systems. Catherine Hillestad will join Adair County Health System in Greenfield as CEO, effective July 7. A native of Des Moines, Hillestad brings experience …
By BPC Staff | May 25, 2021
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American Hospital Association recognizes Iowa Methodist for 100 years of membership

The American Hospital Association on Thursday honored UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center for its 100 years of participation and leadership in the AHA. At the UnityPoint Health-Des Moines board meeting, Liz Summy, AHA regional executive, …
By BPC Staff | May 24, 2021
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MolinaCares donates $100,000 to Food Bank of Iowa, Iowa Health Care foundation

The MolinaCares Accord presented $50,000 checks to the Food Bank of Iowa and the Iowa Health Care Association Foundation as part of MolinaCares’ commitment of $150,000 in grants to state organizations affecting population health outcomes, …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 21, 2021
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UI Health researchers promote project to vaccinate migrant farm workers

Every spring, thousands of seasonal migrant workers travel to Iowa to work on farms. Many do not speak English and some are undocumented, making this a population that tends to be “invisible” to the health …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | May 20, 2021