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Pella and Knoxville Hospitals Hit $14.3M Goal for New Cancer Center
Pella Regional Health Center and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics have reached their $14.3 million fundraising goal, completing the Bridging the Gap Capital Campaign that will fund a new radiation therapy center for cancer patients across central and southern Iowa. The campaign, launched in August 2025, wraps up with full funding secured for construction and equipment at the planned Pella Knoxville Cancer Center.
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UnityPoint names Schroeder as medical director for radiation oncology
UnityPoint Health has named Samuel Schroeder, MD, medical director, radiation oncology, effective Nov. 1, a news release says. In this system-wide role, Schroeder will provide physician leadership for radiation oncologyservices across UnityPoint Health. He will focus on quality, collaboration and consistent carewhile continuing to practice at John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines. “Sam brings […]
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HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announces maternal health investments at Des Moines stop
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior is in Iowa to address maternal health needs in our state. He made a stop at Every Step in Des Moines, where he made three announcements. The first comes from the FDA “Operation Stork” program, which...
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Mission of Mercy free dental clinic coming to central Iowa in November
The state’s 17th annual free dental clinic is set for in the middle of next month. Dentist Lauren Patrick is the local committee chair as the Iowa Mission of Mercy returns to central Iowa at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines. “It hasn’t been here since 2022 and post...