26 new deaths brought the total number of Iowans who have died of the virus to 9,994
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26 new deaths brought the total number of Iowans who have died of the virus to 9,994
Number of deaths also decrease, but small increase seen in hospitalizations
New booster shots will be ready soon, FDA says
Molina’s parent company has faced fines in three states, including in the past couple months, for not paying providers on time and allegations of improperly submitting claims for reimbursement.
Earlier this year, in December and January, five children died by suicide in Polk County. State officials are seeking federal assistance in studying the pattern, but local mental health advocates say the pandemic’s impact on children across Iowans means providers have a lot of ground to cover in order to meet youth health needs.
Iowa organizations encouraging alternatives to abortion may see increased demand if abortion laws change. But $500,000 the Legislature allocated to expand these services is not yet available.
After two years of mild flu seasons, experts are warning that this year’s season may start earlier and be worse. Some countries in the southern hemisphere are seeing a return to pre-pandemic flu case numbers as COVID-19 mitigation practices are relaxed.
For more than 20 years, volunteer Corinnie Ketelsen found joy in doing the little things for the smallest patients in Cedar Rapids.
While Iowans are generally highly vaccinated against polio, Linn County public health officials say recent cases in New York, Israel and the UK serve as a reminder and a warning not to forsake vaccines.
Number of new virus cases drops statewide
Cedar Rapids panelists discuss impact of Inflation Reduction Act
The head of the nation's top public health agency announced Wednesday a shake-up of the organization, saying it fell short responding to COVID-19 and needs to become more nimble.
Number of new virus cases decreases 13% in past seven days
Well before University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics erects a new inpatient tower as part of a 10-year master plan, it is looking to spend $95 million adding two floors onto its existing inpatient tower.
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