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Iowa unveils new Health and Human Services department …

Human Services Director Kelly Garcia told the Des Moines Registerearlier this year many of the agencies' services overlap, but would be more effective if they were … See more

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Iowa is getting a new Medicaid insurer. Here are the …

WEBAccording to the latest data from the state, 752,034 Iowans are on Medicaid and Hawki, or the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa program.That does not include the …

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Gov. Kim Reynolds signs new Iowa health insurance laws.

WEBGov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday inked into law two bills making changes to health insurance, as she continues to sign the raft of bills the Iowa Legislature passed …

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Gov. Kim Reynolds' bill to overhaul Iowa's mental health …

WEBGov. Kim Reynolds' plan to overhaul Iowa's "fractured" mental health and disability service systems is advancing at the Iowa Capitol. The 80-page bill, introduced …

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Blank Children's Hospital is at capacity. What you need to …

WEBAt the winter height, more than 400 Iowans were hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iowa in late December. Influenza caused more than 180 hospitalizations statewide in …

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Public health officials offer tips to stay cool in the summer

WEBThe summer 'don'ts' Treasa Ferrari, a nurse registered nurse with Story County Public Health, said people should not rely on electric fans when the temperature is high. …

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Sonya Massey case: Official fundraiser set up for family

WEBAn official fundraiser has been set up for the family of Sonya Massey after she was fatally shot by a now former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy on July 6. Massey's …

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Iowa's youth mental health crisis grows; families are in …

WEBFirst of two parts. Jane Day hit her breaking point two years ago, the day her suicidal daughter, struggling with a mix of serious mental health issues, stood on the …

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How nursing home staffing mandate from Biden saves lives

WEBIn May, nursing home groups sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and CMS in an attempt to block the rule, arguing the pricy staffing …

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Iowa Poll: Many Iowans report difficulty finding mental …

WEBRural Iowans face greater challenges in finding care Among Iowans who say they or those close to them experienced recent mental health issues, 29% say it was …

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Iowa DNR beach monitoring: 13 beaches with E. coli or algae to …

WEBDon't forget to check the water quality reports if you head to the beach this weekend. More than a few beaches are not recommended for swimming. A total of 13 …

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Bird flu outbreak detected in a second northwest Iowa dairy herd

WEBIn Iowa and other states, the flu has been spreading to cattle from infected poultry flocks. Across the U.S., three dairy workers in contact with infected cows have …

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Iowa Democrats react with relief, sadness as Joe Biden ends 2024 bid

WEBIowa Democrats reacted with a mixture of relief, sadness and praise as President Joe Biden announced he would end his campaign for a second term in the …

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Power outage tips: How long is food good in a fridge without …

WEBThe Food and Drug Administration says that even with the refrigerator door shut, you should "discard refrigerated perishable food such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs …

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Six-week abortion ban can take effect, Iowa Supreme Court says

WEBA divided Iowa Supreme Court decided 4-3 Friday to remove an injunction blocking enforcement of Iowa's so-called "fetal heartbeat" abortion law and to remove …

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How Iowa Republicans shrank abortion access even before the 6 …

WEBSome abortion rights advocates say this is just a peek into the reality caused by state abortion restrictions enacted over the years. “We're working within a landscape …

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The child was diagnosed with the highly contagious virus on July 3.

WEB"Along with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, we continue to monitor this case," said Andrew Cox, director/health officer of the Macomb …

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As 6-week Iowa abortion ban looms, clinics report tension, …

WEBAccording to the Guttmacher Institution, about 4,200 abortions were provided in Iowa in 2023, which includes medication and surgical abortions.That's an 18% …

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Inside an Iowa Planned Parenthood clinic before abortion ban starts

WEBThe day was, for the most part, business as usual for the Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames. Patients trickled in and out of the small health care center in the …

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Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat, CDC says

WEBThe sick people’s samples were collected between May 29 and July 5. In interviews, 16 of 18 sick people said they ate meats sliced at deli counters – most …

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Biden's speech failed to convince anyone he's still up to the job

WEBAmerica needs a leader, and Biden isn't acting like one. His Oval Office speech didn't help. Joe Biden refused to level with the American people about his health …

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