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Iowa hires vendor to conduct assessment of new HHS system

Under a new law signed by the Republican governor, Iowa has shrunk its cabinet-level government agencies to 16 from 37. Michaela Ramm covers health care for the Des Moines Register. She can be

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Most Iowa nursing home staff are skipping COVID shots so far in …

WEBVaccine fatigue for some may also tie back to their mental health, VanGundy said. Front-line health care workers are the individuals who saw firsthand the worst …

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Iowa health rankings by county: Where do Iowans live least

WEBObesity affects Iowans more than most Americans. In the United States, 34% of adults are obese, Iowa passes this average at 37%. In Polk County, 36% of adults …

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U.S. life expectancy increased slightly in 2022

WEBFor men, life expectancy increased 1.3 years from 73.5 in 2021 to 74.8 in 2022. For women, life expectancy increased 0.9 year from 79.3 in 2021 to 80.2 in …

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Iowa program reduces opioid prescriptions in hospitals, company …

WEBMichaela Ramm covers health care for the Des Moines Register. She can be reached at [email protected], at (319) 339-7354 or on Twitter at …

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Iowa medical marijuana board wants more oversight for telehealth

WEB0:05. 0:35. The state board overseeing Iowa's medical marijuana program has again asked Iowa lawmakers to legislate more oversight on telehealth providers …

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Iowa's Medicaid program will soon have 3 insurance companies

WEB1:28. Iowa will soon have three health insurance companies to help run its Medicaid program. On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Health and Human …

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Gov. Kim Reynolds' bill to overhaul Iowa's mental health system

WEBGov. Kim Reynolds' plan to overhaul Iowa's "fractured" mental health and disability service systems is advancing at the Iowa Capitol. The 80-page bill, introduced …

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Iowa medical board approves rules for state's 6-week abortion ban

WEB0:51. The Iowa Board of Medicine has approved administrative rules to enact the state's 6-week abortion ban — should the courts allow the law to go into effect. …

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Benton County blames budget hike on health board, fires all …

WEBMichaela Ramm covers health care for the Des Moines Register. She can be reached at [email protected], at (319) 339-7354 or on Twitter at …

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Kids in Polk County, across Iowa missing routine vaccines rose in …

WEBOverall, 88% of that population had received all of their recommended shots in 2023. That's a slight decrease from the 89% in 2022 and 2021. In 2020, immunization …

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Iowa worst in US for psych beds. Can Reynolds' plan fix the problem

WEBShe can be reached at [email protected], at (319) 339-7354 or on Twitter at @Michaela_Ramm. A new report out Wednesday shows Iowa has just 2 state …

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Iowa pitches overhaul of behavioral health that worries some …

WEBMichaela Ramm covers health care for the Des Moines Register. She can be reached at [email protected], at (319) 339-7354 or on Twitter at …

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Benton County reaches settlement with terminated health board …

WEBMichaela Ramm covers health care for the Des Moines Register. She can be reached at [email protected], at (319) 339-7354 or on Twitter at …

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Mifepristone v. Plan B. The language of reproductive health …

WEBThe abortion drug has been used in the United States since 2000. The drug accounted for 63% of all U.S. abortions in 2023, an increase from 53% in 2020.. Some …

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As telehealth booms, OpenLoop prepares for big Des Moines …

WEBThe Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded the company $500,000 in incentives on Jan. 20 as OpenLoop expands in the Bank of America Building at 317 …

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Iowa cancer crisis: Does agriculture share blame with alcohol

WEBOverall, Iowa has the fourth highest incidence of alcohol-related cancers in the U.S., according to the report. “Alcohol is a known carcinogen and a risk factor for several …

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Bohannon hosts reproductive health roundtable, talking abortion, …

WEBChristina Bohannon hosted a reproductive health roundtable on Tuesday, hearing experiences from Iowa City-area women and criticizing "reckless" lawmakers.

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U.S. Supreme Court hears case on abortion pill: "Politicization of …

WEBWade returned to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday in pursuit of an urgent priority: shutting down access to abortion pills for women across the country. The case …

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License surrendered after Iowa dentist's alleged misconduct

WEB0:51. An Iowa dentist who has a history of alleged sexual misconduct with multiple patients has agreed to surrender his license. In December, the Iowa Dental …

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Pickleball, sports bar coming Southridge Mall’s Genesis Health Club

WEBSteven, whose $13.5 million, state-of-the-art facility will feature multiple basketball courts and an indoor, five-lane swimming pool, plans to add an entertainment …

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Krystal Anderson, former Chiefs cheerleader, dies after stillbirth

WEBA former NFL cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs tragically passed away from sepsis after giving birth.. Krystal Anderson, a resident of Leawood, Kansas, died …

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Tamin Lipsey, Hason Ward injured in Iowa State vs. South Dakota …

WEBTamin Lipsey, Hason Ward exit with injuries in Iowa State basketball's NCAA Tournament win. Late in No. 2 seed Iowa State basketball's dominant 82-65 win over …

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Cumming looks to keep small-town Iowa vibe amid new …

WEBDonnelle Eller covers agriculture, the environment and energy for the Register. Reach her at [email protected] or 515-284-8457. Agrihood, new Main …

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