Health and Wellness

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Conference to focus on public health, environmental effects of animal production

A new book, “Industrial Farm Animal Production, the Environment, and Public Health,” will be the topic of a two-day conference hosted by the Harkin Institute this month. According to a news release, the conference’s aim …

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Optimae LifeServices opens second intensive residential service home in Waukee

Optimae LifeServices, a disability services provider, has opened its second intensive residential service home after the opening of its first in Ames in June. According to a news release, these homes serve adults with the …

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UNI nursing program receives $275,000 grant for maternal health, critical care education

The University of Northern Iowa announced that its new nursing program has received a $275,000 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to help train students to respond to emergency situations in obstetric and …

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Ivy College of Business, ACHE of Iowa to host panel on needs of health care consumers

The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business and the Iowa chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives are partnering to host the “Meeting the Needs of Today’s Healthcare Consumer” panel discussion at 5:30 …

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A Closer Look: Kent Lehr

With no shortage of physicians in the family, health care was common table talk in the Lehr household. 

Hearing stories from his dad, Dr. Stuart Lehr, about patient interactions, and seeing him start a new …

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Mercy College, Faith Baptist announce nursing program partnership

A new partnership between Faith Baptist Bible College and Mercy College of Health Sciences will allow students to earn an associate of arts in biblical studies from Faith Baptist College and an accelerated bachelor of …

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Jacquie Easley McGhee receives 2024 Dr. William Montague Cobb Award

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Jacquie Easley McGhee, division director of health equity, diversity and inclusion at MercyOne, received the 2024 Dr. William Montague Cobb Award. The award honors Cobb, who served as president of the NAACP …

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Fire Department announces Mobile Integrated Healthcare program

The Des Moines Fire Department says the launch of Mobile Integrated Healthcare will help reduce the number of unnecessary 911 calls by addressing the needs of a small number of high-volume callers. Department data shows …

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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative surveying businesses about obesity prevention, care

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with Iowa State University and the Society of Human Resource Management, is surveying Iowa businesses to assess the business needs, interests, opportunities and challenges related to workplace obesity …

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On With Life at New Horizons Center to host grand opening Aug. 21

On With Life, a nonprofit supporting people with traumatic brain injuries, will host a grand opening of the On With Life at New Horizons Center on Aug. 21. On With Life and New Horizons, an …