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Linn County continues to report new COVID-19 data daily after

WebLinn County says its COVID numbers are pretty low right now. Three people are currently hospitalized, but they want to make sure it stays that way.

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‘It’s very difficult to turn it off:’ Linn County Public Health staff

WebAlicia Steines is a public health nurse at Linn County Public Health. She’s been a contact tracer throughout the pandemic, coordinating with organizations like long …

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Univ. of Iowa Health Care begins rollout of new naming, branding

WebThe current name of “University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics” for the medical center at 200 Hawkins Drive will be replaced with the name “University of Iowa Health …

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Linn County Public Health offering free, at-home STI tests

WebThe Linn County Public Health Department is aiming to lower barriers for people to get tested for sexually transmitted infections. They partnered with the Iowa …

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Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services redesigning program

WebWATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is redesigning the Medicaid program that allows people with disabilities to get …

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‘Mini medical school’ at University of Iowa looks at future

WebA “mini medical school” opened to the public Wednesday night at the University of Iowa. Anyone from the community could come out and learn about how the health …

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RSV cases are on the rise in Iowa and mitigation is complicated

WebThe state hygienic lab has released the latest RSV numbers for Iowa, as cases continue to climb. The data is from the first week of November. There were 810 …

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Iowa City VA expands telehospital medicine program to more rural …

WebNow, a federal grant - an additional $1.5 million dollars in funding from the Office of Rural Health - is allowing a program through the Iowa City VA, to even more …

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Cedar Rapids woman starts home care service with unique mission …

WebCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - One Cedar Rapids woman is making sure her business, Kolofon Health, steps in, when others need to opt out. Natasha Ajeti …

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Mental Health in Crisis: A KCRG Special

WebThe need to talk about mental health and illness is growing, and in this special KCRG-TV9 is breaking down a variety of mental health issues that affect everyone.

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Michael Jordan opens medical clinic for families in need in his

WebLegendary basketball player Michael Jordan was proud Tuesday as he returned to his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina for the grand opening of a new family …

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Iowa family describes frustration of finding mental healthcare for

WebGovernor Terry Branstad closed the mental health facilities in Clarinda and Mount Pleasant in 2015. Five others have closed since then as the state pushes for less …

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Iowa company says 'Billion Pill Pledge' can reduce opioid use by …

WebGreenwood’s company is a part of the Billion Pill Pledge, which he says in Iowa is reducing the number of opioids used and the amount of prescription refills by …

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Respiratory illness rates ‘very high’ across Iowa

WebCurrently, COVID-19 activity across the state is considered “very high” by Iowa Health and Human Services, with just about 1 in 5 lab survey COVID tests coming …

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Clinic opening in Cedar Rapids addresses infertility, but

WebPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 8-13% percent of reproductive-aged women, according to the World Health Organization. A 2020 report from the …

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WebBailing Out Benji aims to educate people on the prevalence of puppy mills by making government health records and inspection records public.

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Two emergency rooms to open in Marion in 2024

WebPublished: Feb. 8, 2023 at 2:23 PM PST. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -Two new emergency rooms will open in Marion. UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s and Mercy Medical …

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Big Grove Brewery to release special edition beer to raise

WebIOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - Big Grove Brewery is launching a special edition beer on Friday to benefit a local nonprofit that provides mental health services. Staff with …

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NAMI Linn County on finding out about mental health diagnosis …

WebTop Stories: May 6, 2024. Kurt Rogahn from NAMI Linn County joins us to talk about the beginning stages of finding out about a mental health diagnosis in a young …

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New Johnson Co. facility offering mental health services for kids …

WebJOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) - A new facility will provide a unique approach to mental health services for kids in Eastern Iowa. Healing Prairie Farm is set …

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Georgia scammers impersonate Johnson County law enforcement …

WebPolice said Scorza and two other suspects, Demonte Brazil and Anthony Cortez Jones, traveled to Iowa to impersonate law enforcement officials with the Johnson …

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Curtis Padgett found guilty of murder in 17-year-old cold case

WebBailing Out Benji aims to educate people on the prevalence of puppy mills by making government health records and inspection records public.

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BetterHelp customers begin receiving refund notices from $7.8M …

WebIn 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission charged California-based BetterHelp with disclosing consumer data it had promised to keep private with …

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Police: Cedar Rapids man entered homes, garages, stole vehicle

WebA Cedar Rapids man is facing multiple charges after police said he entered multiple homes and garages and led police on a brief chase early Monday morning.

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2 hospitals and 19 clinics will close in western Wisconsin

WebTwo hospitals and nearly 20 clinics will close within months in western Wisconsin, leaving residents and local officials worried about how the closures will …

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Benton Co. judge denies injunction in lawsuit against board of

WebBENTON CO., Iowa (KCRG) - The former members of the Benton County Board of Health are taking the county board to court. The five fired board members filed …

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Iowa bill would cap insulin prices at $75 a month

WebHildreth says medical costs for diabetics are very high. “An average diabetic has more than almost $14,000 per year in costs associated with their disease.”. …

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