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Healthy Moms and Babies Act will address growing maternal health concerns

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

We’ve proposed legislation to address Iowa’s growing maternal health crisis. Our maternal mortality rate has more than doubled in the past three years, hospital labor and delivery departments are shuttering at record speed, and 66 Iowa counties have no practicing OB/GYN.
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Iowans bring fight for their homes to Capitol

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Consumer protections, Issues, News releases, Official

Members of the Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network are fighting for checks and balances in a one-sided system that is attracting unscrupulous out-of-state landlords who prey on manufactured homeowners.
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Rural Iowa’s Maternal Health Crisis: A Doctor’s Perspective

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Post includes video

Sarah Ledger of Mount Pleasant is a physician with Henry County Health Center. Unfortunately, the local obstetrics department is closing. As rural Iowa becomes less safe for pregnant women, new moms and babies, Dr. Ledger discusses the health care challenges.

Report investigates death of Natalie Finn

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities

Another tragedy like the death of teenager Natalie Finn could happen unless Iowa’s child-protection workers are given the resources and support they need, according to the State Ombudsman.
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Senate Republicans vote to take away women’s rights

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Post includes video

On Feb. 13, Iowa Senate Republicans approved legislation to take away rights currently in the Iowa Constitution. Sen. Janet Petersen called it a failure to protect moms and babies, especially in light of the many maternity ward closings.

Mobile Home Bill Filed

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Consumer protections, Issues, Official

A bipartisan group of senators filed a bill to protect Iowans who own manufactured homes. The House filed a companion bill, which will get its first public hearing on Monday.
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Mental Health System Under Threat

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official

Gov. Reynolds’ tax plan is another massive cut for wealthy Iowans that will drain funds from state priorities, and damage our mental health system.
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Nursing students aim to fill health care needs

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Working families

DMACC nursing students recently demonstrated their skills for legislators, and shared the challenges they see in Iowa’s health care system.
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Our children are our future

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official

There are few things more important than the future of our children. As legislators, we need to reflect that in our work at the State Capitol.
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Working together, we can help kids in need

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Health care, Issues, Official, Post includes video

Did you know that neuro-psychiatric conditions can result from a simple streptococcal infection? While most of us would not panic to hear our child had strep throat, for some kids, that infection leads to a much more serious condition.
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