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Iowa COVID vaccine: Find provider, county health …

Appointments can be made online or by phone. Those scheduling an appointment with the health department should note that scheduling opens at 12 p.m. on Fridays for the following week. Here is the list with links to schedule an appointment: Dallas County Health Department (or call 515-993-3750) Hy-Vee Waukee.

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How to sign up for COVID vaccine in Polk County, Iowa

WebStarting Monday, all Iowans 65 and up, along with first responders and PreK-12 school staff, can get the vaccine as part of the state's updated Phase 1B plan. Polk …

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Iowa COVID, influenza rates Hospitalizations up 250

WebUpdated:10:42 PM CST December 18, 2023. POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Hospitalization rates in Iowa the past four weeks have increased by 250% for influenza, …

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COVID-19 in Iowa: A timeline of the virus and latest news

WebIn Iowa, however, the final COVID-19 disaster proclamation expired on Feb. 15, 2022. Here's a look back at some of the coverage Local 5 has done throughout the …

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Protecting yourself from a silent killer: The dangers of …

WebIowa is designated a "Zone One" state by the EPA, meaning at least 50% of homes have radon levels above what is considered safe. An Iowa radon survey …

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COVID-19 in Iowa: Find latest coronavirus cases, deaths, …

WebGov. Kim Reynolds' final COVID-19 disaster proclamationexpired Tuesday, Feb. 15, which decommissioned the state's COVID-19 dashboard at …

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Ames, Mary Greeley Medical Center adopts new crisis …

WebAMES, Iowa — A new program in Ames has the goal of helping people in crisis get the help they need. It's called Alternative Response for Community Health, also …

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Iowa HHS updates COVID-19 education guidelines

WebDES MOINES, Iowa — Students at Des Moines Public Schools now only need to be fever-free for 24 hours before they can return to the classroom after a bout of …

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Medicare in Iowa: Harkin Institute brief explores plan …

WebDES MOINES, Iowa — Medicareopen enrollment ended last week, and a recent brief from the Harkin Instituteat Drake University found many older adults who use …

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Iowa health insurance: Do I qualify for the Affordable Care …

WebDES MOINES, Iowa — Open enrollment is open to apply for coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The deadline to apply is Dec. …

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Mental health hospital opens in Clive weareiowa.com

WebThe Clive Behavioral Hospitalofficially opened its doors on Monday for adults. The facility is the first-ever free-standing mental health hospital in the metro. …

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Dental clinic in Ames opens to serve low-income population

Web"We serve any patient regardless of their ability to pay," Simpson said. "We have the Health Benefits Specialist in each of our clinics that can help patients sign up …

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How is Iowa improving maternal care access for Black mothers

WebLong also noted how data shows Black women have access to fewer resources than white women when it comes to maternal health. "We have found that …

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Des Moines University med students host 50 and Better Health …

WebThe Des Moines University's Geriatrics Club will host the 50 and Better Health Fairfrom 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the DMU Clinic and Olsen Center. "So, the 50 …

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State focusing on mental health and suicide prevention

WebDES MOINES, Iowa — If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call (855) 581-8111 or text (855) 895-8398. Mental health and …

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Most states don’t require a prescription to get an RSV vaccine

WebSince the RSV vaccine is recommended for a specific age group and the CDC recommendation includes discussing the vaccine with a health provider first, the …

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How mental health impacts Iowa's farmers, rural communities

WebFree, one-on-one counseling via Farm Family Wellnessis available 24/7 by calling 1-833-999-FARM (3276) or joining a live chat here. The ISU outreach program …

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Ohio man walks across the country for a cause

WebUpdated: 10:02 PM CDT August 5, 2022. AMES, Iowa — An Ohio man is walking across the country to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. …

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Meet the Democrats running for the Iowa House District 44 seat

WebURBANDALE, Iowa — With the primary coming up in June, Local 5 sat down with Jason Menke and Larry McBurney, the Democrats running for the Iowa House …

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How can I protect my information online

WebDES MOINES, Iowa — 2023 was a record-breaking year for security breaches in the health care field, according to a new report by The HIPAA Journal. Iowa has been no stranger …

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