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CISS receives $2.55 million to create DM housing support center

Central Iowa Shelter & Services has announced a partnership with Iowa Total Care, a Medicaid health care coverage provider in the state and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corp., to create an on-the-ground housing …

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Rehmann named chief medical officer for UnityPoint Clinic

UnityPoint Health announced that Joshua Rehmann, doctor of osteopathic medicine, has been named the chief medical officer for UnityPoint Clinic. In his new role, Rehmann will provide clinical and administrative leadership for the physicians and …

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New report highlights continued maternal health care concerns in Iowa

The March of Dimes 2023 Report Card released Thursday highlights a fourth straight increase in preterm birth rate in Iowa and continued disparities by race/ethnicity across poor birthing outcomes, all part of a maternal health …

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Maternal health symposium highlights access challenges, proposes new solutions

Access to maternal health care services is becoming an increasing concern in Iowa, as the number of counties in the state operating without an obstetric unit has increased by 157.14% since 1999. 

In addition to …

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Public policy forum tackles workforce shortages in health care

A panel of Des Moines-area health care professionals gathered for a public policy issue forum on Oct. 19 to discuss the status of Iowa’s health care system and the programs and policy initiatives they believe …

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Haws named CEO of UI Hospitals and Clinics

Bradley Haws has been named chief executive officer of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and associate vice president of UI Healthcare, the health system announced today. Haws will start his new role on …

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Broadlawns trustees approve agreement for interim CEO Kruse

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Broadlawns Medical Center board of trustees has voted to approve an agreement making acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jason Kruse the hospital system’s interim chief executive officer as the organization searches for …

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Ivy College partners with UnityPoint to expand options in health care management

A new partnership between Iowa State’s Ivy College of Business and UnityPoint Health in Des Moines will provide more options for business students who are looking for real-world experience in health care management. The two …

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Broadlawns President and CEO Anthony Coleman resigns

Anthony Coleman has resigned his position as president and CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Monies after less than two years in the role.

The medical system’s board of trustees announced in a news …

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NAMI Iowa selects Ryan Crane as executive director

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Iowa Board of Directors announced that Ryan Crane will become the organization’s next executive director, beginning Nov. 27. Crane previously served as director of philanthropy for …