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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Lahn and Sand are steering clear of requiring clean water protections

The politics of pollution is inundating Iowa’s fall election campaign. For years, politicians shrugged at environmental destruction but no longer. It’s a remarkable change. Maybe there’s something in the water. “In nearly two decades of working on the ground in Iowa, we have never before seen such broad-based support for clean water protectionism,” Food & Water Action Political Director Sam Bernhard said in a news release This past week Food & Water Action, the political arm of a group that’s been neck-deep in efforts to protect Iowa’s water, announced its candidate endorsements . But one race was missing. “Food & Water Action is proud to endorse a slate of candidates committed to protecting clean water and public health through popular, commonsense mandatory regulations on industrial agriculture pollution. Neither candidate for governor has voiced support for the mandatory regulations needed to rein in this pollution, so we weren’t able to make an endorsement in that race,” Food & Water Action’s Phoebe Trotter said in an email. So, two groups at opposite ends of the water quality fight have declined to endorse a candidate for governor. Recently, the Iowa Farm Bureau announced its endorsements but did not back Republican nominee for governor

Iowa · 09-20

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Hy-Vee offering free drive-thru flu shots in September

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations will host drive-thru flu vaccine clinics in September, with no appointment or prescription needed. The drive-thru clinics will run from 4-6 p.m. on September 22 and September 29 outside every Hy-Vee Pharmacy location. Hy-Vee Pharmacy offers both regular- and high-dose flu shots, which are free with Medicare and most insurance plans.

West Des Moines, IA · 09-19

KCRG.com

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Central Iowa town says its tap water shouldn’t be given to infants

SLATER, Iowa (KCCI) - The small town of Slater in north-central Iowa says infants should not be given tap water due to high nitrite levels. A test from Thursday showed nitrite levels of 1.10 mg/L, which is above the state standards of 1.0 mg/L for municipal water systems. Infants six...

Slater, IA · 09-18

theperrynews.com

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves that mental health is just as important as physical health and that reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Most of us know how it feels to have a hard day, but sometimes those feelings...

Dallas County, IA · 09-20

We Are Iowa

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Iowa measles outbreak hits 38 cases, doctors urge vaccination

Polk County, IA · 09-20

The Des Moines Register

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Regents create task force to examine Mission Cancer patient bills

University of Iowa Health Care is establishing a task force of physicians, administrators, and Iowa Board of Regents members to review Mission Cancer + Blood's billing. At the Sept. 16 Regents meeting, Dr. Denise Jamieson, the UI Health Care Vice President for Medical Affairs , said the health care system will "welcome this opportunity" to examine the communication with patients, billing and financial counseling at the Mission Cancer + Blood clinics in the Des Moines area. More: UIHC wins from Mission Cancer buyout, but consumers lose I Exclusive The new task force follows an investigative report by Des Moines Register Reader's Watchdog Lee Rood that found UI Health Care is charging higher hospital rates for routine clinic services. The investigation drew attention from health care advocates and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds , who urged the UI to reduce the burden on Iowans seeking cancer care. Some Iowa health care advocates are working on legislation to require the UI to charge lower clinic rates for the services at the Mission Cancer + Blood clinics. The UI purchased the Mission Cancer + Blood clinics in 2024 for $280 million . It said the clinics' association with the university would provide access to

Des Moines, IA · 09-18

Des Moines Business Record

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Curana Health to launch senior care Medicare Advantage plan in Iowa

Curana Health announced it will expand its Align Senior Care program into Iowa with a Medicare Advantage plan designed for nursing home and assisted living residents across 41 counties. Enrollment in the Institutional Special Needs Plan, or I-SNP, will begin Oct. 1, with benefits taking effect Jan. 1, 2027. The plan is designed to provide coordinated care, on-site support and collaboration among providers, facilities and families. According to a news release, Austin-based Curana Health is the nation’s largest provider-led primary care company serving senior living and skilled nursing communities. The plan will launch with Western Home Communities and other Iowa operating partners. “Align Senior Care Iowa reflects our long-term commitment to Iowa communities and is designed to bring those stakeholders together around a more connected care experience, one focused on improving access, reducing fragmentation and supporting residents with care models designed specifically for their needs,” Dr. Brian Whyms, Curana Health medical director for Iowa, said in a prepared statement. Curana Health currently supports more than 196 senior living and skilled nursing communities in Iowa, approximately 6,000 primary care patients and more than 120 providers statewide.

Iowa · 09-18

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Senior living focused on residents

It’s a resident-focused crew serving seniors and their families in a meaningful way. Alivia Larson and amber Brezina of StoryPoint Group share details of their new memory care opening at Independence Village of Waukee. To learn more, visit storypoint.com or call 1-844-275-9990. This segment is sponsored.

Waukee, IA · 09-17

holaamericanews.com

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Iowa Medicaid plan changes face Sept. 17 cutoff for Oct. 1 start

IOWA — Iowa Medicaid members who are eligible to change their health or dental plan have a Sept. 17 cutoff for the new plan to take effect Oct. 1. The date does not apply as a deadline to keep Medicaid coverage. Members who are satisfied with their current health and dental plans do not need to make a change or contact Iowa Medicaid.

Iowa · 09-16

Newsmax

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Lahn to Newsmax: Iowa Must Confront Cancer, Water Crisis

Iowa · 09-18

iheart.com

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Central Iowa Hospital Celebrates 125th Anniversary

(Des Moines, IA) -- A Central Iowa hospital is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines started out with 30 beds in 1901. It bought its first ambulance in 1916, replacing its horse-drawn medical transport. Methodist played a key role treating the polio epidemic in the...

Des Moines, IA · 09-16

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Sand, Lahn offer differing visions in KWQC interviews

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Iowa’s next governor will inherit a state budget surplus and the lowest income tax burden in decades — but Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn both say Iowans still aren’t feeling enough relief in their day-to-day lives. In separate interviews, the two...

Iowa · 09-16

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In Grinnell, Iowa Democratic candidates take aim at state’s farm and water problems

Three Democratic candidates told a Grinnell audience that Iowa’s agricultural system is failing rural communities and needs major reform. Chris Jones, a candidate for Iowa secretary of agriculture, state Rep. Lindsay James, a candidate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, and Berleen Wobeter, a candidate for Iowa House District 53, spoke at a Sept. 13 panel hosted by Poweshiek CARES at Drake Community Library. Their opponents were not invited to speak.

Iowa · 09-16

midwestmedicaledition.com

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Iowa Produce Prescription Program Results Strengthen Food Is Medicine Movement

New findings from the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative's Iowa Produce Prescription Program (IPPP) show participants increased their fruit and vegetable consumption, improved food security and reported high levels of program satisfaction, adding to a growing body of evidence supporting Food Is Medicine approaches. The IPPP enables healthcare providers to refer...

Iowa · 09-16

WHO 13

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Central Iowa healthcare provider using AI to expand translation services

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines healthcare clinic is making use of some new technology to help provide care to as many people in central Iowa as possible. Primary Health Care accepts all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Many of their patients need translation services. That’s where the program “No Barrier” comes […]

Des Moines, IA · 09-14

FOX 16 News

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Experts say Iowa is Seeing a Shortage of Doctors

Iowa · 09-16

WHO 13

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New initiative aims to address Iowa physician shortage

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Medical Society found that Iowa is ranked 44th in the nation in the number of physicians per patient. There’s a new initiative to address that challenge. The physician shortage is leading to longer wait times and more difficulties getting care across Iowa. Doctors with the Iowa Medical Society recently […]

Iowa · 09-15

Des Moines Business Record

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UnityPoint Health creates new rural health leadership role

UnityPoint Health has named Jenn Crimmins executive director of rural health partnerships, a newly created role focused on strengthening access to health care in rural communities in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Crimmins will develop and lead partnerships aimed at expanding access to local, high-quality and financially sustainable healthcare. She most recently served as vice president of clinic operations in UnityPoint Health’s Fort Dodge market. “Creating this role reflects our commitment to working side by side with rural hospitals, clinics and local leaders to support strong care models for the future,” Dr. Greg Johnson, chief medical officer of UnityPoint Health, said in a prepared statement. “Jenn’s operational experience and relationship-focused approach will be important as we build partnerships that improve access, coordination and outcomes for patients and families.”

Illinois · 09-14

theperrynews.com

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Iowa’s water pollution poses risks to health so testing crucial

We often think about staying healthy through the food we eat, the physical activity we get and the preventive care we receive, but many other factors influence our health, too, especially those that we use every day, including water. Access to clean water shouldn’t be taken for granted. When we...

Iowa · 09-06

bleedingheartland.com

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For Broadlawns Board, vote for Emily Webb and Emily Westergaard

Dave Miglin serves as treasurer on the Broadlawns Board of Trustees. Polk County voters have an important choice to make for Broadlawns Medical Center, our county’s public hospital and one of the region’s most essential community institutions. At a time when health care is changing quickly and public hospitals face increasing pressure, Broadlawns needs steady, experienced, community-minded leadership. That is why voters should vote to return Emily Webb and Emily Westergaard to the Broadlawns Board of Trustees (labeled on the ballot as “County Hospital Trustee”).

Polk County, IA · 09-10

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