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Iowa DOT changing restroom accessibility in Iowa
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Thousands of US health care workers go on strike in multiple states over wages and staff shortages
The strike could lead to delays in getting appointments and non-urgent procedures being rescheduled.
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CDC discontinues the once-critical COVID-19 vaccination cards
As for your old card — if you still have it — it’s still valid as proof of vaccination.
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Iowa Latinx doctors and medical students talk health care equity on National Latino/Latina Physician Day
Latinx and Hispanic people account for nearly 20 percent of America's population, yet only make up 6% of practicing physicians nationwide.
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Doctors, medical students talk health care equity on National Latino/Latina Physician Day
Latinx and Hispanic people account for nearly 20 percent of America's population, yet only make up 6% of practicing physicians nationwide.
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Iowa promises services to kids with severe mental and behavioral needs after lawsuit cites failures
“Iowa HHS has spent the past several years honing its work to better support children and families,” Kelly Garcia, the department’s director, said in a statement.
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Iowa HHS promises services to kids with severe mental and behavioral needs following lawsuit
Kelly Garcia, the department’s director, said a “multi-year effort” on Medicaid services in Iowa was already underway prior to the initial agreement.
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EVENT PREVIEW: Musicians for Mental Health
The Wet Spot Bar and Grill in Runnells is hosting the event on Sunday, Oct. 8.
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Kaiser Permanente workers ready to strike Wednesday. It would be the largest healthcare strike in history.
Even if a strike does happen, Kaiser Permanente confirmed its hospitals and emergency departments would remain open.
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Navy to start randomly testing SEALs, special warfare troops for steroids
The Navy will be the first to begin random testing, but Army Special Operations Command said it will soon follow suit, although no start date has been set.
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'Latino health issues are everyone's health issues': Latino doctors, medical students working to increase diversity in medicine
This weekend, a group of local doctors and medical students at Des Moines University are coming together to bring awareness about a shortage of Latino physicians.
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Latino doctors and medical students in Iowa aim to increase representation in healthcare
This weekend, a group of local doctors and medical students at Des Moines University are coming together to bring awareness about a shortage of Latino physicians.
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