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Coronavirus Numbers
State reports 7 more long-term care facility outbreaks, slight drop in hospitalizations in Monday update
A Different Cry
She was gone for 88 minutes and came back to a heartbreaking discovery. Her 10-year-old was dead.
Tami Charles' son, Seven Bridges, died by suicide in 2019. She said the bullying he encountered resulted in his death.
A Different Cry
Mom shares story of son's life before his suicide death: He was considered 'different' and he was bullied
Monique Davis strives to spread positivity through her son's foundation because that's what he would want her to do.
A Different Cry
Congresswoman shares thoughts on Black youth suicide
Research about suicidal behaviors has raised questions about whether the path from suicidal thoughts to attempts is well understood in Black youth.
A Different Cry
Founder of mental health organization opens up about first time she attempted suicide -- She was only 12
Paige Gaines said she struggled with anxiety throughout school and felt like she didn't have the right to speak up about her feelings.
Health
New MercyOne cancer center promises easier access to better care
The doctor behind the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center says it will improve the patient experience by bringing the team of physicians together in one place.
Coronavirus
NFL ends daily COVID-19 testing for all players, vaccinated and unvaccinated
The league will continue symptom-based testing and screening for symptoms.
Coronavirus
Polk County drive-thru COVID test site closed Wednesday-Friday due to cold weather
The River Place test site has served hundreds since opening Monday. The county has confirmed it will reopen Saturday.
Coronavirus
State reports COVID positivity rate above 25%, 6 more long-term care facility outbreaks
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 6% of those hospitalized with COVID are 6-17 years old. 13% are 18-29 years old.
Education
Illnesses force Iowa school district to cancel classes for 3 days
The superintendent at Mt. Ayer Community School District says 16% of its high school students were out sick this week.
Health
'An epidemic within the pandemic': Iowa opioid overdose deaths increase
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said fentanyl deaths have also increased.
Coronavirus
Iowa doctor says pandemic learnings are helping hospitals manage patient surge
An infectious disease consultant said it's tough dealing with high patient volumes, but the experience gained over the past two years is making it more manageable.
A Different Cry
She was gone for 88 minutes and came back to a heartbreaking discovery. Her 10-year-old was dead.
Tami Charles' son, Seven Bridges, died by suicide in 2019. She said the bullying he encountered resulted in his death.
A Different Cry
Mom shares story of son's life before his suicide death: He was considered 'different' and he was bullied
Monique Davis strives to spread positivity through her son's foundation because that's what he would want her to do.
A Different Cry
Congresswoman shares thoughts on Black youth suicide
Research about suicidal behaviors has raised questions about whether the path from suicidal thoughts to attempts is well understood in Black youth.
A Different Cry
Founder of mental health organization opens up about first time she attempted suicide -- She was only 12
Paige Gaines said she struggled with anxiety throughout school and felt like she didn't have the right to speak up about her feelings.
Health
New MercyOne cancer center promises easier access to better care
The doctor behind the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center says it will improve the patient experience by bringing the team of physicians together in one place.
Coronavirus
NFL ends daily COVID-19 testing for all players, vaccinated and unvaccinated
The league will continue symptom-based testing and screening for symptoms.
Coronavirus
Polk County drive-thru COVID test site closed Wednesday-Friday due to cold weather
The River Place test site has served hundreds since opening Monday. The county has confirmed it will reopen Saturday.
Coronavirus
State reports COVID positivity rate above 25%, 6 more long-term care facility outbreaks
The Iowa Department of Public Health reports 6% of those hospitalized with COVID are 6-17 years old. 13% are 18-29 years old.
Education
Illnesses force Iowa school district to cancel classes for 3 days
The superintendent at Mt. Ayer Community School District says 16% of its high school students were out sick this week.
Health
'An epidemic within the pandemic': Iowa opioid overdose deaths increase
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said fentanyl deaths have also increased.
Coronavirus
Iowa doctor says pandemic learnings are helping hospitals manage patient surge
An infectious disease consultant said it's tough dealing with high patient volumes, but the experience gained over the past two years is making it more manageable.
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