Federal grant pause rattled central Iowa nonprofits, cities. What's next is still unclear
The last few days have been a whirlwind for grant-funded organizations like Central Iowa Center for Independent Living, which ...
A 6-year-old tried to hang himself before he got help. This is Iowa's mental health crisis
Nearly 23% of Iowa students — more than 33,000 — reported suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months in a 2021 Youth Risk ...
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Sen. Chuck Grassley says he expects Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to prioritize rural American’s healthcare and needs
One of Grassley’s points was about his efforts to get a bill passed that would disclose prices on prescription drugs in ...
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Schools, health officials report surge in illness in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is seeing an increase in flu cases. And dozens of schools are also seeing 10 ...
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Dozens of Iowa schools see high absence rates due to respiratory infections
Iowa Health and Human Services reports a boost statewide in respiratory virus infections like COVID-19, RSV, and the flu, as well as norovirus. Addie Olson, spokesperson for the Polk County Health ...
Discounted cash price for health services? Why an Iowa bill would require it be offered
A Senate subcommittee advanced a bill Monday that would require health care providers to disclose discounted cash prices of medical services to Iowans.
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Gov. Reynolds presented plans to tackle Iowa’s physician shortage. How will they help?
DES MOINES — Plans outlined last week by Gov. Kim Reynolds to address the state’s physician shortage by increasing medical residency slots could help bolster access to physician services and ...
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Gov. Reynolds presented plans to tackle Iowa’s physician shortage. How will they help?
Reynolds said she’s directing the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to partner with University of Iowa Health Care and Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines to secure $150 million ...
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Alcohol-Cancer link is a public health call to action
According to Iowa Health and Human Services, these measures can significantly reduce alcohol-related harm and improve public health outcomes. Empower Healthcare Providers: Physicians and health ...
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Iowa moms and midwives advocate for maternal health legislative priorities
NEWS. IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. IT IS A BUSY TIME AT THE STATEHOUSE. EARLIER TODAY, MATERNAL HEALTH ADVOCATES FILLED THE CAPITOL ROTUNDA. KCCI JODI LONG JOINS US NOW WITH THE MATERNAL AND INFANT ...