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Since the pandemic, there has been a marked increase in violence against health care workers. A new IHA report shows that Iowa health care workers, nonclinical and clinical, are suffering increased workplace violence and injury. The IHA report reveals an increase in physical violence and verbal abuse. Those unfamiliar with

Iowa news Mercy Medical Center earns Blue Distinction for outstanding, affordable maternity care Mercy Medical Center has been recognized as a Blue Distinction Center+ for having high-quality, cost-effective maternity care facilities. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program is part of the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s National Health Equity

A recent IHA survey found that Iowa hospitals are struggling with staffing shortages. Retirements, widespread burnout and violence against hospital employees are exacerbating staffing issues. Shortages of nurses, technicians and therapists are the top problems.

Iowa news Federal fix for rural hospitals has few takers so far The hospital in Keokuk, which served rural areas of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri, closed Oct. 1, 2022. But new owners plan to reopen the hospital with the help of a recent federal payment system. The rural emergency hospital

Iowa news Wastewater in Midwest states carries high levels of COVID-19, says CDC Iowa is among several Midwestern states where wastewater is showing elevated levels of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease and Control describe virus levels as “very high,” indicating that COVID-19 is spreading again. So far, there has not

Iowa news Pella Regional recognized for maternity care Wellmark, Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognized Pella Regional Health Center as a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Each facility must safely deliver cost-effective, quality care to earn this designation. (Oskaloosa Herald)

Iowa news A year after the measure was introduced, no Iowa hospitals have received an REH licensure designation A year after the Rural Emergency Hospital designation was introduced, no Iowa hospitals have received the federal licensure. The measure was meant to help struggling rural hospitals stay afloat by ending inpatient

Iowa news Pella Regional delivered a record-breaking 610 babies in 2023 There were 610 babies delivered at Pella Regional Health Center in 2023, a record for the hospital. The previous high mark was 607 babies born in 2019. Over half of Iowa’s 99 counties do not have obstetrics units, and

Iowa news Gilbertville EMS building brings promise of ambulance Gilbertville’s EMS building is close to 30 years old. In that time, its fire department has outgrown the facility. That will hopefully change next year: The northeast Iowa town is looking to consolidate its fire and police services under one enormous

Iowa news Nebraska lawmaker looks to partner with Iowa’s prescription drug donation program One Nebraska lawmaker’s efforts to increase recycling have led her to explore an Iowa program to donate and reuse prescription drugs and tackle rising medicine costs. Freshman State Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward is looking to join