Medicaid cuts could add pressure to already-stressed psychiatric units

STATELINE
March 26, 2026 5:47 pm

Between 2023 and 2024, 126 hospitals across the US shut down their inpatient psychiatric units.By:Nada HassaneinFederal Medicaid cuts could exact a heavy toll on psychiatric units at hospitals across the country, many of which are already struggling to keep their doors open but provide essential mental health care to people who need it.

From VGH to El Salvador: Tracey Herink's Journey to Serve Others

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 24, 2026 1:04 pm

Watch Tracey’s Mission ExperienceAt Virginia Gay Hospital, our team members often extend their compassion far beyond the walls of our hospital. Recently, that spirit of service took Tracey Herink to El Salvador as part of a medical mission team through her church, Celebration Church, Waterloo.

2026 Cancer in Iowa report highlights cancer among Iowa's farming population

IOWA CANCER REGISTRY
March 20, 2026 1:19 pm

Download the 2026 Cancer in Iowa ReportThe Cancer in Iowa Report, published annually by the Iowa Cancer Registry, provides an overview of the current burden of cancer in the state.

National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW)

IOWA POISON CONTROL CENTER
March 19, 2026 1:22 pm

National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW)  is observed annually during the third full week of March. NPPW was established by Congress in 1961 and is dedicated to raising awareness about poison prevention and safety.

Free Dental Care For Kids April 3 at Hawkeye Community College Dental Clinic

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 17, 2026 3:54 pm

Part of American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile ® InitiativeFree dental care is available for children ages 3-14 during a special Give Kids a Smile ® event planned for Friday, April 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.

After having sex with a marriage-therapy client, counselor gets an Iowa license

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 16, 2026 11:46 am

Iowa board’s decision makes no reference to allegations in CaliforniaBy Clark KauffmanIowa regulators have awarded a marital-therapy license to a man who had sex with a female client while providing her and her husband with marriage counseling.

VGH: Recognized with Excellence in Healthcare Award and Industry's Best

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 14, 2026 10:54 am

Virginia Gay Hospital was recently recognized as a 5-Star facility in Emergency Department Services and Outpatient Services for Overall Quality of Care by PRC, a leader in the healthcare intelligence space.

Vinton Family Medical Clinic Receives No Deficiency Survey

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
March 13, 2026 9:43 am

Vinton Family Medical Clinic, part of Virginia Gay Hospital, has received a No Deficiency Survey following a recent recertification survey conducted by the State Agency.

Restaurant inspection update: Moldy cheese, expired meat, a roach in the noodles

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 12, 2026 12:18 pm

By Clark KauffmanState, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including offenses related to expired meat, cockroaches and mice, and moldy food.

Kirkwood, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's to Host Adapted Sports Clinic March 28

KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
March 10, 2026 1:40 pm

 Kirkwood Community College and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital will host the 14th Annual Eastern Iowa Adapted Sports Clinic on Saturday, March 28.