﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RSS Document for http://www.iowahealth.org/</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/</link><description>RSS document generator</description><copyright>Copyright 2013 Blue Compass</copyright><generator>Blue Compass RSS Generator</generator><item><title>Dr. Frank Cassady's receiving ASA's prestigious Bertram W. Coffer, MD,  Excellence in Government Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1189&amp;Dr.+Frank+Cassady's+receiving+ASA's+prestigious+Bertram+W.+Coffer%2c+MD%2c++Excellence+in+Government+Award</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Lutheran Hospital is First Hospital in Iowa to Receive  Quality Certification </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1184&amp;Iowa+Lutheran+Hospital+is+First+Hospital+in+Iowa+to+Receive++Quality+Certification+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Coordinated Care in Real Life: A Mom Delivering Twins</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1180&amp;Coordinated+Care+in+Real+Life%3a+A+Mom+Delivering+Twins</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Grimes | Internal Medicine at Lakeview recognized as level 3 Patient Centered Medical Homes</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1179&amp;UnityPoint+Clinic+Family+Medicine+at+Grimes+%7c+Internal+Medicine+at+Lakeview+recognized+as+level+3+Patient+Centered+Medical+Homes</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Receives Award for Environmental Stewardship</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1171&amp;UnityPoint+Health+-+Des+Moines+Receives+Award+for+Environmental+Stewardship</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Updated Information - Power Outage Closures </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1159&amp;Updated+Information+-+Power+Outage+Closures+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The History of UnityPoint Health </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1157&amp;The+History+of+UnityPoint+Health+</link><description>Learn about the evolution of UnityPoint Health in this infographic that tracks our health system's growth, history and milestones as we worked to deliver personalized care over the last 20 years.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Casting For Recovery Seeks Participants For First Iowa Retreat</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1130&amp;Casting+For+Recovery+Seeks+Participants+For+First+Iowa+Retreat</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran and Methodist West Receive Blue Distinction® Center Plus Designation for Quality</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1150&amp;Iowa+Methodist%2c+Iowa+Lutheran+and+Methodist+West+Receive+Blue+Distinction%c2%ae+Center+Plus+Designation+for+Quality</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Goes On: Sarah</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1146&amp;Life+Goes+On%3a+Sarah</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Goes On: Tanner</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1144&amp;Life+Goes+On%3a+Tanner</link><description>Tanner's parents, Deb and Lonnie, share how special their son was and how comforting it is knowing his life lives on in others. </description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Goes On: Nick </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1142&amp;Life+Goes+On%3a+Nick+</link><description>Melody Abell writes about her son, Nick, and how the gift of organ donation made their relationship even more special. </description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Goes On: Shaun</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1143&amp;Life+Goes+On%3a+Shaun</link><description>Although his family only had him for a short time, Shaun made a huge impact on them and others.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Goes On: Leo "Gene" Spalding</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1145&amp;Life+Goes+On%3a+Leo+%22Gene%22+Spalding</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Celebrates National Donate Life Month this April</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1140&amp;UnityPoint+Health+-+Des+Moines+Celebrates+National+Donate+Life+Month+this+April</link><description>UnityPoint Health - Des Moines celebrates this April as the 10th annual National Donate Life Month. Originally a weeklong observance, it was officially recognized as a month-long event in 2003. The celebration commemorates those who have received or continue to wait for lifesaving transplants.</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran and Methodist West receive Blue Distinction® Center Plus designation for quality</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1135&amp;Iowa+Methodist%2c+Iowa+Lutheran+and+Methodist+West+receive+Blue+Distinction%c2%ae+Center+Plus+designation+for+quality</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Lifts Visitor Restrictions </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1096&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Lifts+Visitor+Restrictions+</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist Transplant Center Leads Nation in Donor Follow-Up</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1075&amp;Iowa+Methodist+Transplant+Center+Leads+Nation+in+Donor+Follow-Up</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Story Medical Completes New Affiliation with Iowa Health - Des Moines </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1081&amp;Story+Medical+Completes+New+Affiliation+with+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines to Become the Presenting Sponsor of the Downtown Farmers' Market </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1082&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+to+Become+the+Presenting+Sponsor+of+the+Downtown+Farmers'+Market+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Important: Flu Season Visitor Guidelines -  Effective January 10, 2013</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1061&amp;Important%3a+Flu+Season+Visitor+Guidelines+-++Effective+January+10%2c+2013</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Tips for Reaching your 2013 Physical Activity Goals</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1052&amp;10+Tips+for+Reaching+your+2013+Physical+Activity+Goals</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gain a few pounds over the Holidays?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1053&amp;Gain+a+few+pounds+over+the+Holidays%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clinic and Urgent Care Holiday Hours</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=294&amp;Clinic+and+Urgent+Care+Holiday+Hours</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do you know the difference between a cold, Influenza (flu) and Pertussis</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1040&amp;Do+you+know+the+difference+between+a+cold%2c+Influenza+(flu)+and+Pertussis</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recipe: Turkey Noodle Casserole for Leftovers</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1026&amp;Recipe%3a+Turkey+Noodle+Casserole+for+Leftovers</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist Verified as Level I Adult Trauma Center; Blank Children's Verified as Level II Pediatric Trauma Center</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=1020&amp;Iowa+Methodist+Verified+as+Level+I+Adult+Trauma+Center%3b+Blank+Children's+Verified+as+Level+II+Pediatric+Trauma+Center</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kohl's Makes $93,378 Donation to Blank Children's Hospital</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=978&amp;Kohl's+Makes+%2493%2c378+Donation+to+Blank+Children's+Hospital</link><description>Donation used for program to encourage healthy and active lifestyles for kids</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Festival of Trees and Lights</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=965&amp;Festival+of+Trees+and+Lights</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Health and Human Services Recognizes Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Blank Children's Hospital with Bronze Medal of Honor </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=935&amp;Department+of+Health+and+Human+Services+Recognizes+Iowa+Methodist+Medical+Center+and+Blank+Children's+Hospital+with+Bronze+Medal+of+Honor+</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) Reverification Course </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=931&amp;ATLS+(Advanced+Trauma+Life+Support)+Reverification+Course+</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>National Quality Certification Awarded to Iowa Methodist</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=929&amp;National+Quality+Certification+Awarded+to+Iowa+Methodist</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Named in Business Record's 2012 Best of Awards</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=924&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Named+in+Business+Record's+2012+Best+of+Awards</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hot Weather Dangerous for Outdoor Activities</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=910&amp;Hot+Weather+Dangerous+for+Outdoor+Activities</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Exclusive Medical Provider for Hy-Vee Triathlon</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=911&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Exclusive+Medical+Provider+for+Hy-Vee+Triathlon</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Des Moines Health Leaders Graduate</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=897&amp;Des+Moines+Health+Leaders+Graduate</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safe Kids Great Des Moines Brings Lifesaving Training to </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=899&amp;Safe+Kids+Great+Des+Moines+Brings+Lifesaving+Training+to+</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Maternity Services Launches Diaper-A-Day Program </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=901&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Maternity+Services+Launches+Diaper-A-Day+Program+</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Cancer Screening at State Fair</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=900&amp;Free+Cancer+Screening+at+State+Fair</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowan With Parkinson's Bikes Coast to Coast for Research and Awareness</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=898&amp;Iowan+With+Parkinson's+Bikes+Coast+to+Coast+for+Research+and+Awareness</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Weight Loss Specialists Measure Metabolic Rate for Personalized Weight Loss Plan</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=879&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Weight+Loss+Specialists+Measure+Metabolic+Rate+for+Personalized+Weight+Loss+Plan</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car Seat Fit Stations </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=863&amp;Car+Seat+Fit+Stations+</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Abduction Survivor &amp; Child Advocate, Elizabeth Smart, to Speak in Des Moines</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=869&amp;Abduction+Survivor+%26+Child+Advocate%2c+Elizabeth+Smart%2c+to+Speak+in+Des+Moines</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Campaign to Spread Awareness around Normal Infant Crying and Dangers of Shaking Infants</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=866&amp;Iowa+Campaign+to+Spread+Awareness+around+Normal+Infant+Crying+and+Dangers+of+Shaking+Infants</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Teens Form a Nutritional Foundation for Life</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=854&amp;Teens+Form+a+Nutritional+Foundation+for+Life</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hitting the Road Safely This Summer</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=852&amp;Hitting+the+Road+Safely+This+Summer</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Nurse Manager for Adult Mental Health at Iowa Health - Des Moines</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=864&amp;New+Nurse+Manager+for+Adult+Mental+Health+at+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dive into Water Safety This Summer </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=865&amp;Dive+into+Water+Safety+This+Summer+</link><description /><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are You Struggling for Shut-Eye?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=850&amp;Are+You+Struggling+for+Shut-Eye%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>La Clinica Looking Forward to Changes and Growth</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=848&amp;La+Clinica+Looking+Forward+to+Changes+and+Growth</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What's the most effective sunburn treatment?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=780&amp;What's+the+most+effective+sunburn+treatment%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Executive Director at John Stoddard Receives DMACC Alumni Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=763&amp;Executive+Director+at+John+Stoddard+Receives+DMACC+Alumni+Award</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holiday Hours at Our Clinics</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=752&amp;Holiday+Hours+at+Our+Clinics</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> How can I protect my family against whooping cough?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=742&amp;+How+can+I+protect+my+family+against+whooping+cough%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I treat poison ivy?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=746&amp;How+do+I+treat+poison+ivy%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does removing polyps prevent colorectal cancer?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=747&amp;Does+removing+polyps+prevent+colorectal+cancer%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I choose over-the-counter cough medicine?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=748&amp;How+do+I+choose+over-the-counter+cough+medicine%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What do I need to know to  protect myself from skin cancer?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=749&amp;What+do+I+need+to+know+to++protect+myself+from+skin+cancer%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I find reliable health  information on the Web?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=750&amp;Can+I+find+reliable+health++information+on+the+Web%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Recognized for Sustainability Efforts</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=745&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Recognized+for+Sustainability+Efforts</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Specialists, Enhanced Neurology Diagnostic Capabilities at Methodist Plaza Specialty Clinic</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=718&amp;New+Specialists%2c+Enhanced+Neurology+Diagnostic+Capabilities+at+Methodist+Plaza+Specialty+Clinic</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Wins National "Partner for Change" Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=711&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Wins+National+%22Partner+for+Change%22+Award</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Workout Fads: Trendy or True?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=662&amp;Workout+Fads%3a+Trendy+or+True%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ouch! Common Sports-Related Injuries</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=663&amp;Ouch!+Common+Sports-Related+Injuries</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Super Foods in Bloom</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=661&amp;Super+Foods+in+Bloom</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mark Preston, MD, Honored as Exemplary Psychiatrist </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=695&amp;Mark+Preston%2c+MD%2c+Honored+as+Exemplary+Psychiatrist+</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stephen Rinderknecht Named Iowa's 2012 Childhood Immunization Champion</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=694&amp;Stephen+Rinderknecht+Named+Iowa's+2012+Childhood+Immunization+Champion</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Carbs Affect More Than Your Waistline </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=644&amp;How+Carbs+Affect+More+Than+Your+Waistline+</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From Flab to Fad?</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=649&amp;From+Flab+to+Fad%3f</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine Iowa Health - Des Moines Nurses Honored as Great Iowa Nurses </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=652&amp;Nine+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Nurses+Honored+as+Great+Iowa+Nurses+</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Receives Infection Prevention Award </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=656&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Receives+Infection+Prevention+Award+</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Psychiatrist Receives Exemplary Award </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=653&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Psychiatrist+Receives+Exemplary+Award+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa House of Representatives Recognizes Window Safety Awareness </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=655&amp;Iowa+House+of+Representatives+Recognizes+Window+Safety+Awareness+</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Be a Organ and Tissue Donor? </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=600&amp;Why+Be+a+Organ+and+Tissue+Donor%3f+</link><description /><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local Foundation Leads Window Safety Initiative </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=654&amp;Local+Foundation+Leads+Window+Safety+Initiative+</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>John Stoddard Cancer Center website recognized by national publication </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=597&amp;John+Stoddard+Cancer+Center+website+recognized+by+national+publication+</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blank Children's Hospital Provides Unique Care for Iowa Children</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=593&amp;Blank+Children's+Hospital+Provides+Unique+Care+for+Iowa+Children</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Des Moines Trauma Manager Receives Prestigious Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=591&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Des+Moines+Trauma+Manager+Receives+Prestigious+Award</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Des Moines Receives Award for Best Integrated Marketing</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=587&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Des+Moines+Receives+Award+for+Best+Integrated+Marketing</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More Kidney Transplants Performed at Iowa Methodist 2011</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=586&amp;More+Kidney+Transplants+Performed+at+Iowa+Methodist+2011</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Lutheran Radiology and Penn Avenue OB/GYN and Imaging Services</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=569&amp;Iowa+Lutheran+Radiology+and+Penn+Avenue+OB%2fGYN+and+Imaging+Services</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Donates Socks to Children &amp; Families of Urban Ministry</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=566&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Donates+Socks+to+Children+%26+Families+of+Urban+Ministry</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alcohol-Free New Year's Party on Saturday at the Botanical Center</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=567&amp;Alcohol-Free+New+Year's+Party+on+Saturday+at+the+Botanical+Center</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remember Your Annual Mammography Screening </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=17&amp;Remember+Your+Annual+Mammography+Screening+</link><description>John Stoddard Cancer Center continues to recommend annual mammography screening for all women beginning at age 40.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Nationally Honored as a "Purple State" </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=556&amp;Iowa+Nationally+Honored+as+a+%22Purple+State%22+</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Methodist Perinatal Center </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=557&amp;Methodist+Perinatal+Center+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eric Crowell Named First Hospital CEO to Receive Iowa State University "Citation of Achievement Award"  </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=555&amp;Eric+Crowell+Named+First+Hospital+CEO+to+Receive+Iowa+State+University+%22Citation+of+Achievement+Award%22++</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Record Best of Des Moines Awards</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=537&amp;Business+Record+Best+of+Des+Moines+Awards</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Things You Need to Know About the Flu this Season</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=259&amp;Things+You+Need+to+Know+About+the+Flu+this+Season</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Click for Babies</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=527&amp;Click+for+Babies</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist Medical Center Provides New Low Dose Radiation Treatment to Patients</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=520&amp;Iowa+Methodist+Medical+Center+Provides+New+Low+Dose+Radiation+Treatment+to+Patients</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist Sees Record Number of Babies in 48 Hours</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=518&amp;Iowa+Methodist+Sees+Record+Number+of+Babies+in+48+Hours</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Powell Chemical Dependency Center receives a three-year licensure</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=519&amp;Powell+Chemical+Dependency+Center+receives+a+three-year+licensure</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Remember to Just Drive</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=450&amp;Remember+to+Just+Drive</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Earns Blue Distinction National Recognition for Total Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=442&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Earns+Blue+Distinction+National+Recognition+for+Total+Joint+Replacement+and+Spine+Surgery</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life Flight Team Nationally Certified In Emergency Care at Iowa Health - Des Moines</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=444&amp;Life+Flight+Team+Nationally+Certified+In+Emergency+Care+at+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cardiologist Joins Iowa Health - Des Moines Cardiology</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=443&amp;Cardiologist+Joins+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Cardiology</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baby born at Iowa Methodist to Receive College Savings Iowa Baby 529 Giveaway Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=424&amp;Baby+born+at+Iowa+Methodist+to+Receive+College+Savings+Iowa+Baby+529+Giveaway+Award</link><description>State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald presents $1,000 College Savings Iowa account to area newborn; urges families saving for college to stay focused on their long-term goals.</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Recognized for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=425&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Recognized+for+Excellence+in+Environmental+Stewardship</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health to Sponsor Midwest Premiere of Body Worlds Vital at the Science Center of Iowa </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=423&amp;Iowa+Health+to+Sponsor+Midwest+Premiere+of+Body+Worlds+Vital+at+the+Science+Center+of+Iowa+</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Administrator Receives American College of Healthcare Executives Honors</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=422&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Administrator+Receives+American+College+of+Healthcare+Executives+Honors</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drake Pharmacy and Health Sciences Honor Iowa Health - Des Moines' Brian Benson with Alumni Achievement Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=404&amp;Drake+Pharmacy+and+Health+Sciences+Honor+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines'+Brian+Benson+with+Alumni+Achievement+Award</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diabetes Education Center at Iowa Methodist Uses SMART Board Technology</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=389&amp;Diabetes+Education+Center+at+Iowa+Methodist+Uses+SMART+Board+Technology</link><description>Staff and patients get educational benefits with a touch of a finger</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Ranked #1 for Children's Healthcare</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=386&amp;Iowa+Ranked+%231+for+Children's+Healthcare</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Announces 2011 Leadership</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=384&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Announces+2011+Leadership</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Weight Loss Specialists Adds Medical Weight Management Program</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=339&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Weight+Loss+Specialists+Adds+Medical+Weight+Management+Program</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Lutheran Upgrades Cardiac Catheterization Lab</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=338&amp;Iowa+Lutheran+Upgrades+Cardiac+Catheterization+Lab</link><description>Enhanced "combo" heart and vascular capabilities for diagnostic testing and procedures </description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Lutheran Hospital Celebrates 20 Years of Open Heart Surgery</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=333&amp;Iowa+Lutheran+Hospital+Celebrates+20+Years+of+Open+Heart+Surgery</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Medical Director Named for Iowa Methodist Transplant Center</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=323&amp;New+Medical+Director+Named+for+Iowa+Methodist+Transplant+Center</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Breaks Ground for New Prairie Trail Clinic, Announces Other Clinic Changes to Enhance Primary and Specialty Healthcare in Ankeny</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=314&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Breaks+Ground+for+New+Prairie+Trail+Clinic%2c+Announces+Other+Clinic+Changes+to+Enhance+Primary+and+Specialty+Healthcare+in+Ankeny</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Health and Human Services Recognizes Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Blank Children's Hospital with Silver Medal of Honor </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=291&amp;Department+of+Health+and+Human+Services+Recognizes+Iowa+Methodist+Medical+Center+and+Blank+Children's+Hospital+with+Silver+Medal+of+Honor+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Lutheran Hospital Family Residency Program Receives Preceptor of the Year Award  </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=286&amp;Iowa+Lutheran+Hospital+Family+Residency+Program+Receives+Preceptor+of+the+Year+Award++</link><description>University of Iowa, College of Pharmacy Commends Iowa Lutheran for Outstanding Experience</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Penn Avenue OB/GYN Providers Expand Services to West Des Moines and Altoona</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=285&amp;Penn+Avenue+OB%2fGYN+Providers+Expand+Services+to+West+Des+Moines+and+Altoona</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kathy Leggett Named Iowa Hospital Hero</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=260&amp;Kathy+Leggett+Named+Iowa+Hospital+Hero</link><description>Ten hospital heroes recognized by Iowa Hospital Association</description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>John Stoddard Cancer Center to be Among the First in World to Offer Patients a Radical New Approach to Cancer Treatment </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=258&amp;John+Stoddard+Cancer+Center+to+be+Among+the+First+in+World+to+Offer+Patients+a+Radical+New+Approach+to+Cancer+Treatment+</link><description>John Stoddard Cancer Center at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is continuing to lead the way for cancer care in the Midwest by becoming one of only a few cancer centers in the nation and one of only a handful in the world to acquire an innovative new piece of technology that provides patients with a radically different approach to treating cancer. </description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist Medical Center designated a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery®</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=246&amp;Iowa+Methodist+Medical+Center+designated+a+Blue+Distinction+Center+for+Bariatric+Surgery%c2%ae</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Department of Health and Human Services Awards Iowa Health - Des Moines Grant to Expand Primary Care Workforce</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=250&amp;Department+of+Health+and+Human+Services+Awards+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Grant+to+Expand+Primary+Care+Workforce</link><description>Iowa Health - Des Moines has been awarded a $1.9 million grant by the Health and Human Services (HHS) Affordable Care Act Primary Care Residency Expansion (PCRE) program to expand primary care internal medicine residency program at their hospitals.  </description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donates $100,000 to Blank Children's Hospital</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=249&amp;Hyundai+Hope+on+Wheels+Donates+%24100%2c000+to+Blank+Children's+Hospital</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Receives Federal Grant to Improve Healthcare and Economic Development for Rural Iowans</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=242&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Receives+Federal+Grant+to+Improve+Healthcare+and+Economic+Development+for+Rural+Iowans</link><description>Federal grant keeps Iowa on track to becoming the best wired state in nation</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Extra care for moms-to-be on bed rest </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=228&amp;Extra+care+for+moms-to-be+on+bed+rest+</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Announces New Executive</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=230&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Announces+New+Executive</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary: Celebrating 100 Years of Caring Service</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=209&amp;Iowa+Lutheran+Hospital+Auxiliary%3a+Celebrating+100+Years+of+Caring+Service</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Named Best of Des Moines</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=202&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Named+Best+of+Des+Moines</link><description>Iowa Health - Des Moines is pleased to be voted among the 2010 Best of Des Moines by the citizens of our community.  </description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Powell Chemical Dependency Center Brings Bill W. and Dr. Bob to Des Moines</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=176&amp;Powell+Chemical+Dependency+Center+Brings+Bill+W.+and+Dr.+Bob+to+Des+Moines</link><description>Powell Chemical Dependency Center at Iowa Lutheran Hospital and StageWest Theatre are excited to bring the play Bill W. and Dr. Bob to Des Moines and central Iowa. Bill W. and Dr. Bob will make its debut in Iowa September 17 and run through September 26. </description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional Child Protection Center at Blank Children's Hospital Earns Accreditation from National Children's Alliance</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=181&amp;Regional+Child+Protection+Center+at+Blank+Children's+Hospital+Earns+Accreditation+from+National+Children's+Alliance</link><description>National Children's Alliance recognizes the Regional Child Protection Center for its delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims through accreditation </description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Methodist Medical Center Recognized for Medical Training for Iowa Air National Guard</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=178&amp;Iowa+Methodist+Medical+Center+Recognized+for+Medical+Training+for+Iowa+Air+National+Guard</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baby born at Iowa Methodist Medical Center Received College Savings Iowa BABY 529 Giveaway Award </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=175&amp;Baby+born+at+Iowa+Methodist+Medical+Center+Received+College+Savings+Iowa+BABY+529+Giveaway+Award+</link><description>State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald awarded a $1,000 College Savings Iowa account to little Gavin Frantum as the most recent winner in the Baby 529 Giveaway.  Proud parents are Amber and Scott Frantum of Prole.   </description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Car Seat Check Up Cancelled for July 1</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=147&amp;Car+Seat+Check+Up+Cancelled+for+July+1</link><description>Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Car Seat Check Up Event scheduled for July 1 at Saturn of Des Moines has been cancelled. </description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schedule School Physicals Now</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=144&amp;Schedule+School+Physicals+Now</link><description>Don't delay, now is the time to call and schedule your kids' school physicals before summer passes you by.</description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Pharmacy Association Awards Two Iowa Health - Des Moines Employees and Partners In Health Clinics</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=138&amp;Iowa+Pharmacy+Association+Awards+Two+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Employees+and+Partners+In+Health+Clinics</link><description>Iowa Health - Des Moines had three recipients recognized at the 2010 Iowa Pharmacy Association Professional Awards held June 12, 2010. </description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Baby born at Iowa Lutheran Hospital Received College Savings Iowa BABY 529 Giveaway Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=137&amp;Baby+born+at+Iowa+Lutheran+Hospital+Received+College+Savings+Iowa+BABY+529+Giveaway+Award</link><description>State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald took part in a special ceremony that put one lucky baby on the right path toward saving for college.  </description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>American Heart Association Seeks Women for 4th Heart Health Makeover Challenge</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=130&amp;American+Heart+Association+Seeks+Women+for+4th+Heart+Health+Makeover+Challenge</link><description>The American Heart Association of Greater Des Moines is accepting applications for its 4th annual Go Red For Women heart makeover challenge.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Methodist West Hospital Wins Sustainable Design Award</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=109&amp;Methodist+West+Hospital+Wins+Sustainable+Design+Award</link><description>Shive-Hattery, design firm for Methodist West Hospital, won the Grand Place Award for Engineering Excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Iowa. </description><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Hospital Association Awards Two Scholarships to Iowa Health - Des Moines Employees</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=107&amp;Iowa+Hospital+Association+Awards+Two+Scholarships+to+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Employees</link><description>Iowa Health - Des Moines has two employees named recipients of the Iowa Hospital Association Scholarships. </description><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Trail Maps Encourage Healthy Lifestyles </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=99&amp;New+Trail+Maps+Encourage+Healthy+Lifestyles+</link><description>In support of making the greater Des Moines area a healthy community and promoting wellness to residents, a new resource is available to make it easier to get outside, be active and live a healthy lifestyle.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Zoo View" Live at Iowa Health - Des Moines</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=88&amp;%22Zoo+View%22+Live+at+Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines</link><description>Blank Children's Hospital and Iowa Health - Des Moines are pleased to partner with Blank Park Zoo to announce "Zoo View" for our patients and families. </description><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Twelve Nurses Honored as Great Iowa Nurses</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=41&amp;Twelve+Nurses+Honored+as+Great+Iowa+Nurses</link><description>Twelve nurses from UnityPoint Health - Des Moines have been honored among this year's 100 Great Iowa Nurses. The Iowa Nurses Association, Iowa Nurses Foundation and the University of Iowa College of Nursing annually partner to recognize nurses who have made a meaningful and lasting contribution to humanity and their profession. </description><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>First Set of Quadruplets Delivered </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=39&amp;First+Set+of+Quadruplets+Delivered+</link><description>Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Blank Children's Hospital, a part of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, experienced a first in their history on, April 22, 2010 as clinical staff delivered quadruplets. 
</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title> Eight Years in Radiologic Education</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=13&amp;+Eight+Years+in+Radiologic+Education</link><description>UnityPoint Health - Des Moines -Des Moines' certificate radiography program has been by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT gave UnityPoint Health - Des Moines full accreditation for eight years.</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Health - Des Moines Bariatric Services Is Recognized For High-Quality Care </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=15&amp;Iowa+Health+-+Des+Moines+Bariatric+Services+Is+Recognized+For+High-Quality+Care+</link><description>Iowa Health - Des Moines -Des Moines' Bariatric Services has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Enhanced Robotic-Assisted Surgery Only Available at Iowa Methodist Medical Center </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=16&amp;Enhanced+Robotic-Assisted+Surgery+Only+Available+at+Iowa+Methodist+Medical+Center+</link><description>Iowa Methodist Medical Center has announced the availability of a new, enhanced robotic-assisted surgery to treat patients.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kayla's Angels: Metro Partnership Proactive in Providing AED's, Training to Community </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=19&amp;Kayla's+Angels%3a+Metro+Partnership+Proactive+in+Providing+AED's%2c+Training+to+Community+</link><description>When used immediately, an AED can reverse sudden cardiac arrest and save lives.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Blank Amublance &amp; Life Flight Arrive! </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=21&amp;New+Blank+Amublance+%26+Life+Flight+Arrive!+</link><description>The Blank Children's Hospital Neonatal &amp; Pediatric Critical Care Ambulance is the only one of its kind in the region. Its purpose is for the transport of critically-ill and injured children and infants.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iowa Lutheran Hospital has Been Awarded Accreditation by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=22&amp;Iowa+Lutheran+Hospital+has+Been+Awarded+Accreditation+by+Det+Norske+Veritas+(DNV)+</link><description>Iowa Lutheran Hospital has been awarded a full three year accreditation by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) effective June 26, 2009. </description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Surgeon at Blank Children's Hospital Performs Iowa's First Laparoscopic Surgery Using a Single Incision in a Child</title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=23&amp;Surgeon+at+Blank+Children's+Hospital+Performs+Iowa's+First+Laparoscopic+Surgery+Using+a+Single+Incision+in+a+Child</link><description>This device, the first of its kind, replaces the multiple ports currently utilized in minimally invasive surgery.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shawn Johnson Makes Donation to Blank Children's Hospital </title><link>http://www.iowahealth.org/article.aspx?id=24&amp;Shawn+Johnson+Makes+Donation+to+Blank+Children's+Hospital+</link><description /><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>