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OneroRx brings pharmacy services to underserved communities

Through rapid expansion, mostly driven by a flurry of acquisitions, OneroRx is focused on growth in underserved areas, or pharmacy deserts.

A pharmacy desert is defined as any geographic area located at least 10 miles …

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Broadlawns board announces Proctor Lureman as community hospital’s next CEO

Proctor Lureman, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines’ current vice president of operations, will be the next president and CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center.

The Broadlawns Board of Trustees announced Lureman’s selection Tuesday during its board …

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A Closer Look: Ryan Crane

Ryan Crane considers his work with One Iowa to be the “coolest first job out of college and the coolest first job in Des Moines I could ever have.”

It was also Crane’s first experience …

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Bill to promote stillbirth prevention, supported by Central Iowa group, passes U.S. House

The U.S. House approved a bill Wednesday that would make more funding available for stillbirth prevention throughout the country. The Central Iowa education and advocacy group Healthy Birth Day said in a news release that …

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Walnut Creek Family YMCA to receive $1.8 million in federal funding

More than $1.8 million in federal funding has been secured for the Walnut Creek Family YMCA in West Des Moines, according to a news release. The $1,808,000 investment will help fund essential renovations to the …

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Ryan Cos. plans to make Narcan available at construction sites

Ryan Cos., a national commercial real estate provider, announced its commitment to distribute naloxone, a lifesaving opioid reversal medication, at more than 100 construction sites, and all of their regional offices nationwide. The Minneapolis-based company …

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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announces events, resources for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative announced it will commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month in May by offering new resources and events to support Iowans in spreading awareness of mental health. Throughout the month, the Healthiest …

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OneroRx acquires 2 in-clinic pharmacies

West Des Moines-based OneroRx Inc. has acquired Bert’s Pharmacy in Hastings, Neb., and Touhy Family Pharmacy in Chicago. With the two new in-clinic pharmacies, OneroRx now operates nine in-clinic or hospital-based pharmacies. “We are dedicated …

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Local CEO named finalist for regional EY Entrepreneur of the Year award

Joseph Dunham II, president and CEO of West Des Moines-based OneroRx Inc., is a finalist for Ernst & Young’s (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award. The Heartland Award celebrates entrepreneurs from North Dakota, South …

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Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon brings in more than $310,000

The 2024 Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon on April 22 raised more than $310,000, which exceeded its fundraising goal. “There is no doubt babies will be saved because of the Changemakers who participated in this …