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Respiratory virus season: how the Heartland can stay safe

WebThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Health Advisory before Christmas, urging for the need of increased vaccination rates. The Macon County Health

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Adair County Health Department constructing new building

WebThe Adair County Health Department in Kirksville is constructing a new 4,800-square-foot building behind its current facility on South Jamison Street. The 60’ x …

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Wapello County set to start handing out vaccines to group 1-B …

WebWAPELLO COUNTY, Iowa — Health care providers and those in long-term care facilities were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Wapello County. Now it's …

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Wapello County public health monitors increase in COVID-19 cases

WebWapello County is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Wapello County Public Health Clinical Director Lynelle Diers said the surge in numbers began two weeks …

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Risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and ways to …

WebKIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Many factors can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. These factors can be split up into two categories: non-modifiable and …

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Expansion of Mark Twain Behavioral Center almost complete

WebThe nearly 18,000 ft. expansion of Mark Twain Behavioral Health Center (MTBH) has been going on for two years and the project is almost complete. Vice …

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Sullivan County holding COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday

WebSullivan County Health Department has received 100 doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine for which it will be hosting a clinic. It will be targeting the following …

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Upcoming Adair Co. Health Department COVID-19 and flu vaccine …

WebThe Adair County Health Department has three COVID-19 vaccine clinics and one seasonal flu vaccine clinic coming up. First, second, third and booster doses of …

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Wapello County Public Health is providing free product to prevent …

WebWapello County recorded 17 drug overdose deaths in 2022. In 2023 the Ottumwa Police Department says they administered life-saving naloxone, also known as …

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Stress Awareness Month: the signs and how to cope

WebKIRKSVILLE, Mo. — April is National Stress Awareness Month. Stress is a word that millions across the nation are familiar with. Everyone experiences it to some …

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Blessing Health System takes ownership of Keokuk Area Hospital

WebA Southeast Iowa hospital is announcing a change in ownership. Keokuk Area Hospital, previously owned by UnityPoint Health, has been acquired by Blessing Health …

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Mark Twain Behavioral Health Group hosts groundbreaking for …

WebA northeast Missouri mental health center is getting a major expansion. The Mark Twain Behavioral Health Group broke ground Tuesday afternoon on a new 18,000 …

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Kirksville healthcare professional appointed to state committee

WebWed, July 26th 2023 at 4:19 PM. Updated Thu, July 27th 2023 at 2:50 AM. Andy Grimm, of Kirksville, has been appointed to the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee. …

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Ottumwa Regional Health Center stacks incentives to attract and …

WebThe incentives include tuition reimbursement for students pursuing nursing certification, along with guaranteed job placement at the hospital and sign-on bonuses …

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Scotland County Care Center Board trying to reopen facility

WebIn December 2021, the care center board was forced to close the nursing facility due to staffing shortages brought on by COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Scotland …

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Blessing Health announces closure of Keokuk hospital

WebBlessing Health System announced Thursday it's closing its Keokuk, Iowa, hospital for good on Oct. 1, 2022. The 49-bed, not-for-profit hospital joined Blessing …

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Putnam County Care Center visitor accused of bringing 2 narcotics …

WebUNIONVILLE, Mo. — Two illegal drug-related incidents prompted the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to investigate the Putnam County …

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Closed southeast Iowa hospital could reopen under new owner

WebKEOKUK, Iowa — The closing of a hospital in southeast Iowa last year left a void in those needing healthcare services, but that could be changing. The City of …

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