Iowa news Crawford County Memorial Hospital created $67 million impact on local economy Last year, Crawford County Memorial Hospital generated 550 jobs, both direct and indirect, that added $67 million to the Crawford County economy. This figure represents just over 9% of the entire gross domestic product for the entire

Iowa news Bringing law and medicine together to improve criminal defense representation Professor Alison K. Guernsey recently presented at a continuing legal education seminar focused on improving federal criminal defense practices, alongside Dr. Alison Lynch, a psychiatrist at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Professor Guernsey is director of

Iowa news Pella Regional to host baby fair Pella Regional Health Center will host a Baby Fair scheduled from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Main Entrance Lobby. The event is for new or expecting parents, grandparents and caregivers. The admission is free and guests may tour the Family

Iowa news Broadlawns announces grand opening of community clinic at Drake Broadlawns Medical Center announced the grand opening of its Drake-area community clinic scheduled from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7. Residents of the Drake neighborhood and members of Drake University can receive primary care, urgent care, mental health services and

Iowa news Study shows impact Kossuth Regional Health Center has on Kossuth County A recent economic impact study revealed that Kossuth Regional Health Center provided more than $1.1 million in total community benefits in 2022 while maintaining its presence as one of the area’s largest employers. Over the course of

Iowa news Iowa ranked among 10 best states for health care in 2023 Iowa is second in the nation for providing the best health care in the U.S. according to a new analysis by WalletHub. The rankings are based on health care costs, access and outcomes. (Becker’s Hospital Review). Alzheimer’s disease

Iowa news UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, UIHC named to Great Hospitals in America list UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics have been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Great Hospitals in America” list. St. Luke’s and UIHC are

Iowa news Mercy’s Health Equity Fund awards support to eight local nonprofits Mercy Cedar Rapids has awarded more than $150,000 to local nonprofits through it’s Health Equity Fund. Mercy’s Health Equity Fund is designed to provide assistance to local nonprofit organizations in their goal to provide residents in Linn County

Iowa news Compass Memorial Healthcare generated $54,020,995 impact on Iowa County economy in 2022 Last year, Compass Memorial Healthcare and Clinics had a direct impact on Iowa County employment. The hospital provided 351 jobs, adding more than $54 million to Iowa County’s economy. Compass Memorial also contributed just over $1

Iowa news Des Moines police CARE unit responded to 1,500 mental health crisis calls in first year The Des Moines Police Department’s Crisis Advocacy Response Effort is one year old. Since it started, CARE has successfully responded to over 1,500 calls. When police receive a mental health crisis call, a

Iowa news Three sister organizations continue annual tradition of spreading mercy in Cedar Rapids community Sister organizations Mount Mercy University, the Catherine McAuley Center and Mercy Medical Center are continuing the tradition of Circle the City with Mercy, a one-day community service project with volunteers from each organization working toward

Iowa news Growing, aging population prompts need for new medical facilities Two things occurring in Greater Des Moines have sparked the development of new medical facilities: The area’s population is growing and it’s aging. In June, a local radiologist announced plans to develop a regional medical campus in Urbandale. A