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Black Hawk Co. hits 44 COVID cases per day average, …

WEBCases also are on the rise, from just seven per day in May to 13 per day in June, 22 per day in July and 44 cases a day as of Tuesday, said Joshua Pikora, disease surveillance and …

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New director leading Black Hawk County Public Health

WEBNov 24, 2023. WATERLOO — After leading the county’s health department on an interim basis, Kaitlin Emrich is now officially in the top role. Emrich, 38, is the new public health …

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Sheriff Tony Thompson releases new book about mental illness

WEBJan 16, 2024. WATERLOO — Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson has released a book devoted to the uneasy relationship between law enforcement and the mental …

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UnityPoint Health recognized as ‘Top Place to Work'

WEBApr 11, 2024. WEST DES MOINES — For the third consecutive year, UnityPoint Health has been recognized as one of the top places to work in health care in the country by a …

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New behavioral treatment center, Elevate, opens in Waterloo

WEBWATERLOO — A new behavioral health clinic in Black Hawk County will treat uninsured and under-insured residents and expand to 14 counties in the coming …

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Black Hawk County has higher rate of syphilis than state

WEBThe county has a higher rate of syphilis than the state average, a disease spread through sex, in the state. In 2022, there were 51 cases of syphilis. That may not …

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Sartori may be replaced with new hospital in Cedar Falls

WEBThe former Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls, now MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, is shown in this 2015 Courier photo. The hospital was the only one in the Cedar …

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New Black Hawk County Health director found in Texas

WEBWATERLOO — A public health expert with experience helping refugees will lead the Black Hawk County Health Department. Nafissa Cisse-Egbuonye, of College Station and …

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Public health director reflects on time in the Cedar Valley

WEBPublic health director reflects on time in the Cedar Valley. Maria Kuiper. Oct 20, 2022 Updated Nov 24, 2022. Nafissa Cisse Egbuonye is county health director and …

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Program to provide permanent shelter to vulnerable community

WEBEmergency rooms see almost half a million chidren per year for mental health conditions, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics—and that number has been growing.. …

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Mental health center hosting awareness breakfast

WEBMar 14, 2024. COURIER STAFF. CEDAR FALLS -- UnityPoint Health - Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center will host the annual mental health awareness breakfast on May …

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New mental health crisis center for children opening in Waterloo

WEBWATERLOO – New mental health services specifically for children will soon be offered in Northeast Iowa. Brownstone Youth Services, located at 1402 Logan Ave. in Waterloo, …

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Mental health provider moves to bigger building, expects to …

WEBFifth Street in downtown Waterloo. WATERLOO — After three years and an influx of patients, a mental health provider has expanded its services and physical size. …

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Study names UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital one of top 50

WEBDec 17, 2021. WATERLOO – UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune and IBM Watson Health. …

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New Waterloo VA outpatient clinic celebrated, opens Monday

WEBClinic hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The new Waterloo VA outpatient clinic on University Avenue opens Monday. The VA satellite …

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Inspectors cite Cedar Falls restaurant for multiple food safety …

WEBCEDAR FALLS — Garbage in all areas of the kitchen, a can with cigarette butts, soiled clothing and pajamas were among numerous health violations found in a Cedar Falls …

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Mitchell County hospital chief quits amid controversy

WEBMitchell County hospital chief quits amid controversy. By DEB NICKLAY, Jan 12, 2012. OSAGE --- The administrator of the Mitchell County Regional Health Center is …

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Second person charged in 2021 Traer homicide

WEBIES data shows around 59% of public high schools in America provided mental health assessment services, while 41% provided treatment during the 2021-22 school …

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Iowa STD rates hit record highs; Black Hawk County rates highest

WEBJun 26, 2008. DES MOINES - Black Hawk County had the highest per capita rate of reported cases of chlamydia, syphilis or gonorrhea in 2007, according to a report …

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Independence MHI patient accused of attempting to kill another …

WEBFeb 28, 2018 Updated Feb 18, 2020. INDEPENDENCE — A patient at the Independence Mental Health Institute with a history of threatening U.S. presidents has been charged …

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