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Starts Right Here, MercyOne partner in pro-vaccination video

MercyOne, in partnership with Starts Right Here, has developed a message to encourage all to consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The video, titled “COVID-19 Vaccine: I Hear Your Opinions,” showcases the importance of COVID-19 vaccine adoption and …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2021
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Iowa health department seeks input on priorities for state health assessment survey

The Iowa Department of Public Health is asking for public input for Healthy Iowans 2022-2026: A State Health Assessment of Iowa. Through an online survey, Iowans will be able to select up to three areas …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2021
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Wellmark to end cost-share waiver for COVID treatment on June 30

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Iowa’s largest health insurer, plans to end the cost share waiver for its fully insured and Medicare supplement members who are undergoing inpatient treatment related to COVID-19 diagnoses, effective …
By BPC Staff | Jun 17, 2021
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UI Children’s Hospital at No. 15 in first U.S. News Midwest rankings

Cedar Rapids Gazette: University of Iowa Health Care’s children’s hospital again has placed in the top 50 nationally in five of 10 ranked specialties, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals report …
By BPC Staff | Jun 16, 2021
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Polk County launches cash prize, scholarship lottery for COVID-19 vaccinations



The board approved about $375,000 to support the lottery out of $94 million provided to the county through the American Rescue Plan Act. The program will award 10 $1,000 prizes weekly until Aug. 20. Biweekly, …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 15, 2021
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MercyOne announces Dan Fink as first vice president of MercyOne Children’s Hospital

Dan Fink accepted the new role of vice president at MercyOne Children’s Hospital, according to MercyOne. Fink previously worked as executive director of Crown Point Christian Village, and has worked in operations at Cook Children’s …
By BPC Staff | Jun 15, 2021
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Beaverdale businesses offer discounts with vaccination card program

The Beaverdale business community has launched the Beaverdale Community Immunity Cards program, an effort to encourage COVID-19 vaccination within the Beaverdale neighborhood. From now through September, anyone who gets their final COVID-19 vaccine shot at one of …
By BPC Staff | Jun 11, 2021
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OSHA issues emergency temporary standard guidance for health care workers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Thursday released the details of its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard, which the agency said will only apply to health care workers, Business Insurance reported. OSHA said it will follow up …
By BPC Staff | Jun 11, 2021
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Grassley, Klobuchar urge CMS to prioritize Rural Emergency Hospital designation

Rural hospitals that close inpatient beds and revamp as standalone emergency rooms may receive more funding under a proposal being advocated by Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, Bloomberg reported. Grassley …
By BPC Staff | Jun 10, 2021
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State no longer lets Iowans view own vaccination records online, after concerns that employers might peek

Des Moines Register: Iowans will no longer be able to use a state website to check their own vaccination histories or those of their children. The change comes amid national controversy over whether employers should …
By BPC Staff | Jun 10, 2021