The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iowa’s hospitals has declined over the past few weeks, falling to a total of 162 patients this week, according to the latest state data.
Michaela Ramm Health Care and Medicine Jun. 29, 2022 3:18 pm1180d ago
The number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iowa’s hospitals has declined over the past few weeks, falling to a total of 162 patients this week, according to the latest state data.
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As a high school student in North Liberty, Emma Hall wasn’t sure exactly what career she wanted to pursue, but …
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 28, 2022 7:05 pm1181d ago
With blood donations down 21 percent during holiday weeks, the American Red Cross is seeking blood donors as we approach the July 4 holiday weekend.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 26, 2022 8:04 am1183d ago
Overturning Roe v. Wade was celebrated as a victory for abortion opponents, but it’s not their path to ending the procedure in Iowa. Moving forward, activists say they plan to continue to push for a proposed amendment to the Iowa Constitution.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 26, 2022 8:04 am1183d ago
Several states immediately enacted bans on abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In anticipation of more out-of-state patients, abortion providers in the Midwest say they are working to allocate more resources to Iowa and other states where the procedure is still legal.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 24, 2022 11:39 pm1185d ago
GOP lawmakers celebrate reversal as abortion rights supporters decry ruling
Federal Government Jun. 23, 2022 4:25 pm1186d ago
Federal health officials Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 23, 2022 3:03 pm1186d ago
A national philanthropy organization has awarded the state $9.3 million for two initiatives that aim to improve stroke and heart attack outcomes in Iowa. One portion will fund HeartCorps, a branch of the AmeriCorps program, that will fund public health workers in counties with the lowest health rankings.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 22, 2022 7:33 pm1187d ago
The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations declined across Iowa in the past week, even as community transmission levels remain high, according to federal officials.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 23, 2022 9:22 am1186d ago
A year and a half after the first coronavirus vaccinations were given to U.S. health care workers, COVID-19 shots became available for children in Iowa aged 6 months to 5 years.
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Weather changes like high heat and humidity can lead to dehydration, a key trigger for a migraine attack, experts say. In addition, changes in temperature, humidity, greater sunlight and changes to sleeping patterns are all potential migraine triggers.
State Government Jun. 19, 2022 6:00 am1190d ago
The law addresses pharmacy benefits managers, which are middle men between pharmacies and insurance companies.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 19, 2022 8:11 am1190d ago
Around November, Carson Grace began experiencing breathing difficulties and ended up at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital again – where they began to discuss surgeries doctors said she’d need for a shot at long-term survival.
Health Care and Medicine Jun. 17, 2022 1:15 pm1192d ago
Number of new cases decreased in past week.
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