All the talk of sending more people into the weightless expanse above Earth has NASA thinking more intentionally about the risk of cancer-causing radiation exposure to astronauts; what constitutes an acceptable level; how to communicate risks; and when and how to take them.
Dozens of patients arrived at local emergency rooms this weekend with fireworks-related injuries, including burns and traumatic hand injuries, local hospitals report.
Linn and Johnson counties did not add COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period ending Monday at 11 a.m.
As Iowa Marrow Donor program nears 40-year milestone, effort focuses on diverse donors
Iowa on Friday reported 96 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of individuals in the state who have tested positive for the virus since the start of the pandemic to 374,038, according to data from the Iowa Department of Public Health. Two new, confirmed deaths were also reported.
Starting immediately, Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids is expanding hospital visiting hours and allowing more visitors per patient as COVID-19 cases continue to decrease.
The state added 119 new virus cases and two new, confirmed deaths on Thursday
Linn County’s seven-day average of new cases at lowest point since June 17, 2020.
Iowa Department of Public Health is implementing new COVID-19 reporting requirements starting in July, which will affect how data is reported on its public-facing coronavirus website.
The Iowa City-based hospital will end its affiliation agreement with the statewide MercyOne health network, The Gazette confirmed Wednesday.
The Iowa Supreme Court issued a 6-1 ruling upholding a 2019 state law that blocks Planned Parenthood from receiving federal grants to offer sex education and other related services.
5 in Cedar Rapids, 1 each in Iowa City, Coralville, Solon and Marion meet industry standard of at least 75%, federal records show
Iowa on Tuesday reported 93 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of individuals in the state who have tested positive for the virus since the start of the pandemic to 373,706, according to data from the Iowa Department of Public Health. One new confirmed death was also reported.
Iowa on Monday reported 40 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of individuals in the state who have tested positive for the virus since the start of the pandemic to 373,613, according to data from the Iowa Department of Public Health. No new, confirmed deaths were reported.
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