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When will the vaccine be available

Story County is following a distribution plan laid out by the Iowa Department of Public Health, which has received help from the Infectious … See more

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COVID-19 cases causing longer wait times in Boone walk-in clinic

WebIsabella Rosario. Ames Tribune. 0:00. 0:30. An uptick of COVID-19 cases is causing longer wait times at the Boone County Hospital's walk-in clinic. "Please be …

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Meet the state-level primary candidates in Boone County

WebBoone County residents can vote for State Senator District 24 and State Representative District 48 candidates. The primary election will take place on June 4, …

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Opinion: The cost of COVID-19, in lives and in dollars, is staggering

WebThe United States’ total cost of health care in 2020 went up to $4.124 trillion, from $3.759 trillion in 2019, according to an Ames neurologist.

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COVID-19 in Story County: Free testing to return to CIT …

WebFree COVID-19 testing returns to CIT garage but this time though private company. CIT Signature Transportation is once again hosting drive-thru testing, which …

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Boone County Hospital names Mikaela Kienitz new CEO

Web0:45. Boone County Hospital has hired Mikaela Kienitz as the hospital's new CEO. She will start Jan. 2, when CEO Joe Smith retires after 30 years of service. The …

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Column: Healthiest Ames continues to look for ways to make …

WebAs an organization that is focused on improving the overall health of our community, Healthiest Ames continues to look for ways to make a positive impact on the …

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University of Northern Iowa plans new undergraduate nursing …

WebMore:Doctors, nurses risked their lives to battle COVID.Now they're facing a mental health crisis. ISU, Iowa leaders support the new program. Documents submitted …

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Story County unites to help eliminate heart disease, stroke in women

WebA 24-year-old heart disease survivor will be the keynote speaker at Thursday, April 18's Story County Go Red for Women dinner. Local residents are wearing red and …

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Ames doctor: Biased Medicare policies result in poor rural health …

WebBias against rural Americans: Poor health, higher death rates are consequences of biased Medicare policies, writes Ames doctor. Rural Americans’ health …

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Iowa State, Mary Greeley partner on health care management …

WebHowever, Iowa State has previously partnered with Mary Greeley to give hospital nurses paid tuition as they complete a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree.. …

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Story County health leader recognized for 49 years of service

WebDr. John Kluge was recognized at a Story County Board of Health meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 6, retiring after serving the board for 49 years. Kluge piloted the Iowa …

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YSS to build new youth recovery campus with $10M pledged by …

WebThe $13 million, 70-bed campus will be built on 53 acres in rural Cambridge — land that was donated by McFarland Clinic's Dr. Jay Brown. The project received $10 …

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After son's death, Iowa mother creates foundation to help

WebAfter her son died, an Iowa mom is using his legacy to help youth find mental health support. Within hours of Gilbert High School student Henry Owen's death, friends …

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Gigantic Medicare savings show importance of efficient care, ACOs

WebMost Americans are aware of how expensive health care is. Our overall health care spending in 2022 reached $4.5 trillion, or about $13,493 for every man, …

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McFarland Clinic now offers Behavioral Medicine

WebYour McFarland Clinic primary care provider can help coordinate an appointment with the Behavioral Medicine Department. If you need help establishing with …

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Dr. Michael Kitchell: Obamacare and the uninsured

WebDr. Michael Kitchell: Obamacare and the uninsured. On June 17, the Supreme Court of the United States decided, in a 7-2 decision, to turn back the latest challenge to …

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Boone health center project raises concerns about timeline, …

WebDanielle Gehr is a politics and government reporter for the Ames Tribune. She can be reached by email at [email protected], phone at (515) 663-6925 or on …

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Ames police skip mental health calls, have social worker, EMS …

WebNational Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline — dial 988. CICS crisis line for people experiencing mental health challenges or intellectual and other developmental …

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