12 Dec 2025

Supporting Behavioral Health Challenges Amplified During the Holidays

By Sarah Larson

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (December 12, 2025) — The holiday season is considered a joyous time of celebration and connection. Yet for some, it brings far more complex emotions. Nearly 57% of Americans say the holidays are stressful and 38% report feeling heightened anxiety, sadness, and even physical symptoms — and for those already managing behavioral health challenges, these feelings can intensify.

01 Dec 2025

System Navigation Services Help Iowans Access Behavioral Health Care

By Emily Nyberg

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 1, 2025) — With the Iowa Primary Care Association (Iowa PCA) now serving as Iowa’s Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization, the organization’s statewide network of system navigation services is helping people facing mental-health concerns, substance-use challenges, and addictive disorders.

20 Nov 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $6.5 Million to Support Development of Rental Homes and Critical Services for Iowans at Risk of or Experiencing Homelessness

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved more than $6.5 million in grants to support the development of a total of 34 rental homes and supportive services for individuals experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Davenport, Dubuque, Grinnell, and Ottumwa. The funding is made available through the Federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and National Housing Trust Fund programs.

20 Nov 2025

Iowa Primary Care Association’s Behavioral Health Services Addressing the Interconnectedness of Mental Health Issues and Daily Living Obstacles

By Sarah Dixon

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 20, 2025) — November is National Homelessness Awareness Month, and with it the Iowa Primary Care Association’s Behavioral Health Services team is sharing about the interconnectedness of mental health with other behavioral health and daily living concerns.

“Housing is ranked as the number two concern among callers who need our behavioral health system navigation services,” said Aaron Todd, Chief Executive Officer of the Iowa PCA.

19 Nov 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Professor Selected as National Research Champion

By Lindsey Giardino

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 19, 2025) — Jason Semprini PhD MPP, assistant professor of public health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, was named to the inaugural cohort of AcademyHealth's Champions for Health Services and Prevention Research program. Supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, the program will foster connections between researchers and policymakers in communities across the nation.

05 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces “Healthy Hometowns” Proposal to Transform Rural Health-Care Across Iowa

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 5, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that the state has submitted its application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal funding init

05 Nov 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $5.7 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 5, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year.

“Iowa’s greatest housing needs include support for individuals with the lowest incomes who are at risk of homelessness,” said Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham.

03 Nov 2025

Alzheimer’s Association Honors Iowa Caregivers with New Dementia Care Resources to Support Local Families

By Lauren Livingston

BURLINGTON, IOWA (November 3, 2025) — During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is joining communities across the country in honoring the nearly twelve million Americans who provide unpaid care for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

23 Oct 2025

Halloween and Dementia: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

By Sandy Silverstein

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (October 23, 2025) — Spooky sights, scary sounds, and costumed strangers are staples of Halloween, but these can create unique challenges for individuals living with dementia. With October 31 approaching, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips to family caregivers to help loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses celebrate Halloween in a safe, dementia-friendly manner.

07 Oct 2025

From Injury to Triathlon: Quad Cities Athlete Triumphs After Surgery

By Daniel Campbell

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — After a long and challenging recovery from a serious ankle injury, Richard L, a local athlete, has successfully completed his first triathlon just one year after undergoing reconstructive surgery with Dr Tuvi Mendel at Orthopaedic Specialists.

Those experiencing sports-related injuries are encouraged to call 563-344-9292 to schedule an appointment at the practice’s office at 3385 Dexter Court, Suite 300, or in Clinton at 2635 Lincoln Way, #D.

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