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Medical marijuana dispensaries may open soon in Coralville, Council Bluffs

Des Moines Register: The Iowa City area could soon see a licensed medical-marijuana dispensary. The Iowa Department of Public Health announced today that it had offered dispensary licenses to groups in Coralville and Council Bluffs. The …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2020
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UnityPoint Health is fourth Iowa entity to be affected in Blackbaud ransomware attack

More than 27,000 people have been contacted after UnityPoint Health was affected by a ransomware attack against third-party vendor Blackbaud, a cloud-based provider of fundraising and finance services for education and nonprofit entities, reports KCCI. The …
By BPC Staff | Sep 17, 2020
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Healthtech company Navigate Wellbeing offering free access to 10-part speaker series

Des Moines-based Navigate Wellbeing Solutions is offering access to a 10-part virtual speaker series free to the public and has created Project Care, a suite of resources including virtual care packages and additional client resources …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2020
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Des Moines University begins construction of West Des Moines campus

Des Moines University leaders, with West Des Moines city leaders, community members and media, last week celebrated the start of construction at the site of DMU’s new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines.

DMU plans …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Sep 15, 2020
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Wellmark Foundation announces new leadership

The Wellmark Foundation, one of the largest health improvement-focused foundations in Iowa and South Dakota, has announced leadership transitions and the appointment of a new board member. Cory Harris, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s president …
By BPC Staff | Sep 4, 2020
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Tyson Foods to open medical clinics at some meat plants

Associated Press: Tyson Foods is planning to open medical clinics at several of its U.S. plants to improve the health of its workers and better protect them from the coronavirus. The Springdale, Ark.-based company, which processes …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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American Lung Association announces plan to end youth vaping

The American Lung Association is launching a new four-part plan to end youth vaping. In Iowa, 20% of high school students used e-cigarettes in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The …
By BPC Staff | Sep 3, 2020
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Nyemaster attorney Stanger assumes command of Iowa Guard medical battalion

Kristina Stanger, pictured, an attorney with Nyemaster Goode PC in Des Moines and a lieutenant colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, has assumed command of the 109th Multifunctional Medical Battalion. Stanger formally assumed command on Aug. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 1, 2020
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Study on medical errors in Iowa published in international journal

Nearly 1 in 5 Iowans has been involved in a medical error in their own care or in the care of someone close to them, yet only 4 in 10 of those individuals were notified …
By BPC Staff | Aug 31, 2020
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Workplace safety a new perk job seekers consider when applying

With companies beginning to slowly reopen and bring back employees who have been working remotely or furloughed, workplace safety and protecting employees is top of mind for both employers and those they employ. Although businesses …
By MICHAEL CRUMB | Aug 31, 2020