DES MOINES, IOWA (September 8, 2022) — The Iowa Navigator program has received funding to continue providing free assistance to Iowa residents who need assistance enrolling in health insurance. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced $98.9 million in grant funding nationwide for navigator organizations. Navigators help consumers determine eligibility, select plans, and prepare applications.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2022) — Hospital leaders will gather to share, learn, and celebrate at the 2022 Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) Annual Meeting scheduled October 4-5, at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. The annual meeting will offer valuable insights into renewing administrative and clinical values. The two-day agenda will feature industry speakers, innovative case studies, and opportunities to network and share ideas with colleagues.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 30, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop entitled “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Eating Well” for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, September 8, 2022, 6-7:30PM, with dinner starting at 5:30PM at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 25, 2022) — Since July, local public health departments in Iowa have been coordinating with the state health department to investigate cases and contacts of monkeypox. The overall disease investigation process is similar to other public health disease investigation processes, which includes community awareness, timely investigation, and testing as well as follow-up as indicated.