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Behavioral health recovery center opening in Pleasant Hill Monday

A new behavioral health facility providing comprehensive addiction treatment recovery services is set to open Monday in Pleasant Hill. The ThriveNow Recovery Centers, located at 6132 N.E. 12th Ave. in Pleasant Hill, will provide services …

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Polk County names next health department director

Juliann Van Liew, currently a director with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has been named Polk County Health Department’s director.

Van Liew, who will be paid $150,260 annually, begins her new position …

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Health care leaders prioritize recruitment, retention as Iowa’s physician shortage worsens

As Iowa grapples with an ominous physician shortage, health care leaders are focusing their attention on recruitment and retention. 

Iowa Medical Society Board President Christina Taylor, Iowa Clinic CEO Ben Vallier, UnityPoint Clinic Chief Medical …

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Iowa Medical Society hosting summit on physician workforce shortage

The Iowa Medical Society is hosting a one-day summit with more than 55 physician leaders from across the state to discuss Iowa’s physician shortage and develop priorities and recommendations to address the challenges. According to …

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A Closer Look: Joshua Rehmann

Joshua Rehmann’s first exposure to health care was as a kid growing up on a farm in rural Minnesota. 

From as early as he can remember until he left for college, Rehmann helped his dad …

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My City My Health conference fosters community conversation, connection around health equity

My City My Health co-founders Larry Twitty, left, and Corey Dion-Lewis. Submitted photo

The My City My Health Conference was built to connect local health care professionals and health advocates to each other and the …

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DMU’s 2024 symposium to focus on technology-driven research

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2024 Research Symposium on Nov. 21 at its new campus in West Des Moines. This year’s symposium will highlight DMU’s commitment to advancing health care …

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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announces 2024 award winners

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2024 Healthiest State Annual Awards recognizing workplaces, schools, individuals and others for efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of those they …

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National clinical trial network acquires West Des Moines-based Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc.

Eximia Research, an integrated clinical trial network based in Raleigh, N.C., is expanding to Iowa and has acquired Integrated Clinical Trial Services Inc. According to a news release, Eximia’s acquisition of the West Des Moines-based …

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Iowans recognized at Iowa Cancer Summit

Four Iowans were recognized at the Iowa Cancer Summit for their cancer control efforts, including radon research, cancer screening and collaboration. Nearly 300 people convened in Ankeny for the summit as Iowa is second in …