La Plata
La Plata, MO · Health
kilj.com
“Welcome to Medicare” Seminar Scheduled
Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant has scheduled a “Welcome to Medicare” seminar on Tuesday, September 22nd. The seminar will begin at 6:30pm and you must register by Friday, September 11th. HCHC cautions citizens to be aware of Medicare fraud and scams (SMP). Be aware of phone calls from unknown numbers pretending to be from Medicare or Social Security and asking for your information. If you feel you have been contacted by a scammer, reach out to SHIIP or SMP – they can help report the incident and get a new Medicare number.
amishamerica.com
“A Danger To The Public”: Judge Shuts Down Former Amish Man’s Health Facility
An Iowa health facility run by a former Amish man has been shut down by court order. A judge has ruled that those operating it are a danger to the public. We’ve looked at this case already on two occasions – once when the story of charges against clinic operator Eddie R. Gingerich broke back in May, and later when further details emerged on his claims to have treated over 70 cancer patients.
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Resident deaths at Iowa nursing homes lead to sanctions
Two Iowa nursing homes — including one in Cedar Rapids — are facing sanctions for alleged quality-of-care violations tied to resident deaths. The Newton Village Health Care Center has been fined $8,500 by the state, according to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. The fine is tied to allegations of contributing to a resident’s death, failing to investigate the matter, and failing to report the matter to the state as required. The state agency has also proposed, but held in suspension, a $10,000 fine against Northbrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Cedar Rapids for failing to intervene after a resident showed signs of a life-threatening condition. Typically, state fines are held in suspension so that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services can determine whether a federal fine is warranted. In the Newton Village case, inspectors allege that on the evening of June 27, 2026, a certified nursing assistant assisted a female resident with her dinner. The food was supposed to be pureed due to the resident’s diagnosis of dysphagia, which causes difficulty in swallowing and a tendency to choke on solid food. The CNA allegedly prepared a plate for the resident that consisted of scrambled eggs, sausage
Iowa Capital Dispatch
Resident deaths at two Iowa nursing homes lead to state sanctions
Two Iowa nursing homes are facing sanctions for alleged quality-of-care violations tied to resident deaths. The Newton Village Health Care Center has been fined $8,500 by the state, according to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. The fine is tied to allegations of contributing to a resident’s death, failing to investigate the matter, […]
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Jefferson County Health Center Receives American Heart Association Silver Award for Rural Stroke Care
Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award for its efforts to optimize stroke care and reduce gaps in rural health outcomes, according to a press release from JCHC. The recognition comes as the...
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center Earns Full Transparency Badge
Ottumwa Regional Health Center has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm, and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital...
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Eddyville Celebrate Life Center Unveils Complete Renovation
The Eddyville Funeral Chapel, now known as the Eddyville Celebrate Life Center, has completed an extensive renovation designed to create a more welcoming and comforting environment for families during life’s most difficult moments. The renovation focused on transforming the facility into a space where families can gather not only...
freemanjournal.net
Urology services now available at VDMC
The Van Diest Medical Center has announced that Fawad Zafar, M.D., will be joining the team in VDMC's Surgery and Specialty Clinic Department, beginning in August. Dr. Fawad Zafar is a urologist with 30 years of experience in both Urology and General Surgery. He completed his Doctor of Medicine degree from King Edward Medical College; the first year of his residency was completed at Mayo Hospital, his second year from Sheikh Zayed Hospital, and a clinical externship from Watford Hospital in England. Following extensive training in Urology and Surgery in the United Kingdom, Dr. Zafar completed fellowship training in Endourology and Lithotripsy at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
ottumwaradio.com
Jefferson County Health Center Welcomes Dr. Florita Henderson to Ottumwa Clinic
Jefferson County Health Center has announced the addition of Dr. Florita Henderson, MD, FACP, a board-certified internal medicine physician, to JCHC Clinic in Ottumwa, according to a press release from JCHC. Dr. Henderson brings more than 20 years of combined clinical and research experience to the position. She specializes in...
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24 employees lose jobs at closing River Hills Community Health clinics
CENTERVILLE, Iowa (KYOU) - River Hills Community Health Center is laying off 19 workers in Centerville and 5 in Richland as both clinics close. The numbers come from Iowa WARN. According to the state website, the employees were notified on July 17 and will be laid off on July 31.
CleanTechnica
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Discharge of Toxic Metals from Coal Ash
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and other hurdles. Today, Iowa environmental groups sued the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...
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Ottumwa Council Tables Finance Director Appointment
The Ottumwa City Council meeting was sponsored by Jakki and Fonzi with Cars & Cash, located on North Madison Avenue in Ottumwa. The Ottumwa City Council handled several items Tuesday night, including the purchase of a new city vehicle, a proposed appointment for the city’s finance director position, plans for new pickleball courts, and a recap of the Stars and Strides 5K.