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When an Iowa couple sued MercyOne and Catholic Health Initiative for the death of their unborn child, the Catholic hospital initially argued the fetus wasn't a person—despite Catholic doctrine claiming life begins at conception. Only after public backlash did the hospital walk back its legal argument. The panel explores the church's double standards, financial motivations, and what this case reveals about its moral authority in public health.News Source:The Friendly Atheist by Hemant Mehta, September 2, 1120 (likely intended as 2025)https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/catholic-hospital-ditches-pro-lifeThe Non-Prophets, Episode 24.17.1 featuring Jimmy Jr., Rob, Tracy Wilbert and The Ejector SeatCatholic Hospital Says Fetus Isn't a Baby—to Dodge Lawsuit

Scared? Got questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Your Buzzkills are BACK with a brand new episode and to remind you that in space, no one can you hear you scream… that your (Jeff Bezos) feminism sucks! Lizz and Moji bring you this week's WTF moments of a Catholic hospital system suing because… a fetus isn't a person! Plus, they break down the Grand Damn of abortion bills that was proposed in North Carolina. THANKFULLY it got royally flushed, but you know how these things go. They are evil energizer bunnies who never give up. WE'VE GOT A TRIPLE THREAT LINEUP OF GUESTS! The star of The Vampire Diaries, badass activist Candice King is buzzkilling it as she talks about her upcoming new show, We Were Liars, and the sexist shit storms currently raging in Tennessee. Super creepy preview: They have an AI fetus they're trying to present in schools to talk about sex ed. DON'T MISS IT! ANDDDD! Considered some of the top researchers and experts in abortion care, Dr. Carole Joffe and Law Professor David Cohen join to talk about their incredible new book, After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe but Not Abortion. Their research and reporting on the resilience and innovation in our movement post-Dobbs is the inspiring glimmer of hope we can all use right now. Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Candice King IG: @Candiceking TikTok: @itscandicekingDr. Carole Joffe Bluesky: @carolejoffe.bsky.socialDavid Cohen IG: @dsc250 Bluesky: @dsc250.bsky.social  GUEST LINKS:Candice King LinktreeBUY BOOK: “After Dobbs: How the Supreme Court Ended Roe but Not Abortion”DONATE: Keep Our Clinics NEWS DUMP:East Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Test Drinking Water For, um, Abortion Medication?How Antiabortion Extremists Stopped a Beverly Hills Clinic From Opening … With Help From City OfficialsBurial, Cremation Requirement for Procedural Abortions in Nebraska AdvancesAiming to Limit Damages, Catholic Hospital Argues a Fetus Isn't the Same as a ‘Person'A Harsh New Abortion Ban Won't Pass in NC, but You Still Should Be Alarmed EPISODE LINKS:Our Feelings on the Space WomenADOPT A CLINIC: Charlotte For Choice Volunteer Wish ListNE Abortion Resources (NEAR) The Stigma Relief FundOur Justice WebsiteBUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

In this episode, Dr. Hijinio Carreon, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, and COO of MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, discusses his leadership journey from emergency medicine to healthcare administration. He shares insights on workforce challenges, virtual care advancements, and the importance of optimizing rural healthcare delivery to improve patient outcomes.

This is PART 2 of the Bollotta-FIDE Meeting Goal$ episode. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). In this second part of this interview Megan and Tracy discuss the growth of their live (and now virtual) fundraising event through engagement, their attention to the fine details, trusting the talent, community partnerships and the "power of friendship". This duo of episodes is a MUST LISTEN for anyone who handles or volunteers nonprofit events, pass this on!ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/podcastFollow @BollottaEntertainment on InstagramThink about donating to MercyOne.

THIS IS AN ENCORE EPISODE ORIGINALLY RELEASED: JULY 16, 2021. The House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2024 just recently happened so we wanted to drop this back on feed as Anthony and Alex are onsite this week.Anthony and Alex are off to The Special Event Conference in Miami this weekend, but don't fret they are leaving you with a special 2 part Bollotta-FIDE. They are joined for this set of episodes by Tracy Fuller, InnovativEvents (Founder and CEO) and Megan Mildenberger, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation (Director of Annual Giving and Events). Recently Bollotta Entertainment had the opportunity to work with Tracy and Megan on the MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala 2021 and in this episode the group hosts a public post mortem about the financially successful virtual fundraiser's challenges, wins and plans for the future.ASK ANTHONY at www.bollotta.com/podcastFollow @BollottaEntertainment on InstagramThink about donating to MercyOne.

Awareness of the more uncommon multiple sclerosis symptoms can lead to an earlier diagnosis and appropriate treatment. For instance, experiencing electrical shock sensations when bending the neck forward, known as Lhermitte's sign, may indicate an attack on the cervical spinal cord. Likewise, excruciating bolts of pain across either side of the face, called trigeminal neuralgia, can be caused by a MS relapse. The MS hug, an unfriendly, squeezing sensation around the torso, can respond to muscle relaxants and nerve pain medications. Some MS symptoms, like tingling in legs, only surface when exercising or overheated (Uhthoff's phenomenon). Vertigo, a spinning sensation, can be a sign of MS, especially when lasting days and accompanied by other symptoms like gait imbalance, facial numbness and double vision. Brainstem attacks may also lead to swallowing issues and shaky vision. While MS bladder issues are commonly addressed,  bowel problems, including constipation, urgency, incontinence and trouble evacuating, should not be overlooked. Overcoming stigma is essential to treat sexual dysfunction. Barry Singer MD, Director of The MS Center for Innovations in Care, interviews: Mary Ann Picone MD, Medical Director, MS Center at Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, New Jersey Bruce Hughes MD, Director of the Ruan Multiple Sclerosis Center, MercyOne, Des Moines, Iowa

Olivia Bruss, Planning Analyst, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center by Iowa Hospital Association

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for August 8, 2023.According to the National Weather Service, it will be mostly sunny in the Cedar Rapids area Tuesday with a high near 85 degrees. There will be a chance of rain late Tuesday, with the likelihood of rain increasing as we head further into Wednesday morning.The University of Iowa has signed a letter of intent for $20 million to acquire “substantially all the operating facilities and key assets” of Iowa City's Mercy Hospital.Mercy Iowa City filed for bankruptcy protection Monday in hopes of preserving continuity of care for patients and employment opportunities for physicians and staff members.The proposed $20 million purchase price is a far cry from a $605 million package that UI Health Care offered in 2022 to take ownership and make Mercy the “centerpiece” of a new UIHC “community division,” an investigation by The Gazette found. That deal never materialized as Mercy continued an on-again, off-again relationship with Des Moines-based MercyOne, which began managing Mercy Iowa City in 2017.Mark Toney — who Mercy recently appointed as its chief restructuring officer — said a bondholder's recent demand for a court-appointed receiver played into its moves. Mercy is fighting that demand in court, calling it a power play by the owners of a substantial amount of its debt.The Cedar Rapids school board set a process in motion Monday to ask voters in November to pass a $220 million bond referendum to support the Cedar Rapids Community School District's facility master plan — the first of two requests expected to come before voters over the next several years.The board in a 5-1 vote approved ballot language to bring the question to district voters in the Nov. 7 general election. But first, a “yes” committee volunteering to lead the charge to rally support will have to quickly organize, collecting almost 6,400 valid signatures from district voters by Sept. 22 to get the question placed on the ballot.The district's proposed plan calls for a combined $445 million bond referendum to be approved by voters. With the first referendum facing voters in November, the second bond referendum of $225 million could go to voters in November 2029 — ensuring all buildings in the district are new or recently renovated by 2037.More than 18,600 Iowa students have been approved for an education savings account to pay for private school tuition and expenses, the Iowa Department of Education announced Monday.The numbers exceed state projections that expected around 14,000 students would be approved for the accounts during the program's first year. Those original projections expected the program would cost $107.4 million in its first year, and $345 million by the fourth year.Lawmakers set no budget cap on the program, so each approved application will be funded, regardless of cost.The program, which provides a student's full per-pupil state allocation — around $7,600 — to families to pay for private school tuition, was the top legislative priority of Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds this session, and the first bill she signed into law in January.At a board of education meeting last week, Iowa Department of Education officials said they expected around 60 percent of approved applications to be from...

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Tuesday, August 1.According to the National Weather Service it will be mostly sunny in the Cedar Rapids area with a high near 89 degrees. There will be a 30 percent chance of rain Tuesday night into Wednesday. The low will settle in around 69 degrees.The National Weather Service has confirmed that tornadoes passed through the area on Friday night.According to data posted Monday, an EF-1 tornado with peak winds estimated at 90 mph struck Andrew in Jackson County at 8:41 p.m. Friday. At EF-1, tornadoes are rated “moderate” on a scale that goes from EF-0, with wind gusts of 65-85 mph, up to EF-5, with gusts of 200 mph or more. A second tornado was confirmed to strike Clinton at 9:16 p.m. Friday. The storm, with peak gusts estimated at 75 mph, was rated EF-0. It was on the ground for two minutes, leaving a path of almost 1.5 miles before crossing the Mississippi River and dissipating over Illinois, the National Weather Service said.Damage was also caused by intense straight line winds that preceded the storm's arrival..Roosevelt Middle School could remain as a sixth-grade center and a new seventh-and-eighth grade school would be built to replace Taft Middle School under proposed changes to a combined multimillion dollar facility plan in the Cedar Rapids Community School District.New changes proposed Monday night, however, address concerns Cedar Rapids City Council members expressed last week in a joint meeting. City leaders said the original proposal would close too many middle schools on the west side of the city. The change would increase a combined $445 million in school bond referendums an additional $56 million — a number Cedar Rapids school board members said they are unsure about bringing to taxpayers.The decision, however, may not need to be made for another six years since Roosevelt and Taft are not a part of the facilities addressed in the first half of the bond referendum — $220 million — that could go to voters as soon as this November. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been ranked in the top 50 nationally in two medical care specialties for the second year in a row in the U.S. News and World Report's “Best Hospitals” list made public Tuesday.UIHC's ophthalmology ranking improved to No. 6 from No. 7, and its ear, nose and throat ranking moved up to No. 28 from No. 31.However, UIHC's ranking is lower than it was a decade ago, when it was ranked in the top 50 in nine specialties.Outside of the top 50, UIHC lost some ground this year. It achieved "high performing" recognition for six of its specialties last year, but this year it only received high performance in five specialties.Although none of Iowa's other ranked hospitals placed in the top 50 in any specialties, MercyOne in Des Moines received high-performance marks for 14 of 21 considered procedures and conditions.

Iowa's Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy. MercyOne officials say they still plan to move ahead with plans to replace their hospital in Cedar Falls. Plus, IPR's Zachary Oren Smith follows a reverend who the Methodist church forced to choose between their spiritual home and who they are.

Welcome to the weekend!This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for the last weekend in April.There will be a moderate chance for rain all weekend and some colder temperatures. Thankfully there is no snow or frost in the forecast for the coming week.According to the National Weather Service it will be partly sunny Saturday in the Cedar Rapids area with a high of 60 degrees. There will be a 30 percent chance of rain throughout the day, as well as all of Sunday.Sunday will be even colder, with a high of 51 degrees and cloudy skies.The Iowa Supreme Court has granted further review of an appeals decision that overturned a Marion man's second-degree murder conviction for killing Chris Bagley in 2018.The Linn County Attorney's Office asked the Iowa Attorney General's Office to file the application after the Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the jury's verdict for Johnny Blahnik Church, 35, who had been sentenced to 57 years for fatally stabbing Bagley, 31, of Walker, on Dec. 14, 2018.The Iowa Court of Appeals overturned the conviction Feb. 8, and Blahnik Church was given a new trial.Stewart Bagley, Chris' father, said he received notice of the oral arguments and was told they will likely be in September.If the court upholds the appeals decision, First Assistant Linn County Attorney Monica Slaughter said in February that the case will be retried a second time.Blahnik Church remains in jail pending this decision because he is also serving time on federal drug charges and Linn County charges for beating up a witness while in jail.With structural beams up and construction underway on the exterior of a new University of Iowa hospital in North Liberty, city councilors this week approved a plan for a nearby Steindler medical park, clearing the way for its construction and continuing the interchange's transformation from open space into full fledged medical hub.Steindler — which until the upcoming change has been based in Iowa City, where it partners with Mercy Iowa City — also is eyeing growth into the Cedar Rapids corridor, looking both for clinic space and partnerships with Cedar Rapids hospitals.As for its new ambulatory surgery center and orthopedic clinic in North Liberty, the plan is slightly smaller than what project officials proposed when seeking state approval in 2021. The plan was adjusted due to costs ballooning because of inflation.In addition to their North Liberty expansions, both UIHC and Steindler are looking to grow their respective footprints — as Mercy Hospital in Iowa City struggles financially and administratively, recently airing plans to exit its MercyOne partnership and receiving a credit rating downgrade from Moody's Investors Service.Steindler has long partnered with Mercy Iowa City for a range of orthopedic services — from total joint replacements to broken bones...

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Thursday, April 6.Thursday will have a bit of a chill to it, but it will be sunny. This will set a sunny, and increasingly warm, trend for the next week. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny with a high near 52 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area. The wind will calm down a bit as well, sticking at 5 to 15 mph with mild gusts. Thursday night it will be mostly clear, with a low of around 31 degrees.Mercy Iowa City held a series of “all staff” meetings Wednesday to announce upcoming changes for the 234-bed hospital — including a new chief executive, another operations improvement consultant and a plan to end its relationship with partner MercyOne.Mercy Iowa City's 13-member board appointed Tom Clancy, who serves as chair of the board, to take the reins as Mercy's new CEO tasked with turning the hospital's fortunes around after recent financial hardships.In his email, Clancy acknowledged fiscal challenges facing the hospital and said the board has hired ToneyKorf Partners to develop and implement a plan to help Mercy “improve its operations.” ToneyKorf is a New York management and advisory firm specialized in “helping health care organizations address complex and critical challenges.”MercyOne will continue to serve Mercy patients during the transitional period as it has before. Mercy Iowa City considered seeking a new partner before, but did not find a partner organization that matched its needs, pulling back to MercyOne in 2022.A Cedar Rapids man already in prison on a burglary conviction now faces a murder charge in a 2020 fatal shooting.Damontie Haggstrom-Wells, 20, has been moved from prison to the Linn County Jail to face charges of first-degree murder, first-degree attempted burglary and going armed with intent, in the May 22, 2020, shooting of Daniel Spangler, according to a news release from Cedar Rapids police.Spangler, 69, was found dead in his home in the 500 block of B Ave NW that day after police were asked to do a welfare check.Iowa was one of only four states to turn down $3 million in federal money for planning to prevent climate change after a state official advised against it because there were “strings attached.”The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offered each state $3 million from the Inflation Reduction Act to come up with a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create green energy jobs, lower energy costs for families and reduce air pollution, among other objectives.Governors had until last Friday to file notice they planned to apply for the grants. Iowa, Florida, Kentucky and South Dakota were the only states that declined to participate, the EPA confirmed Wednesday.Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, told the finance authority board Wednesday she recommended Gov. Kim Reynolds not seek the federal money, saying there were “strings attached.”

With only a 12% survival rate, widow maker heart attacks can be terrifying. Time is crucial, and ensuring you get medical attention immediately can be lifesaving. Brian Loc, DO, cardiologist for Medical Associates Clinic at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and Ali Albaghdadi, MD, cardiologist at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center shares the role a bystander plays in the response rate and how early heart attack care saves lives.  In this episode: -What is a widow maker heart attack? -Symptoms of a heart attack -Early heart attack care (EHAC) -Bystander's role -Steps to prevent heart attacks  Discover more health and wellness tips at MercyOne.org

Trial reset for one Fairfield teen accused of killing Spanish teacherYesterday, a judge agreed to reset the first-degree murder trial for one of the two Fairfield teens accused of killing their Spanish teacher in 2021.Christine Branstad, the lawyer for Willard Noble Chaiden Miller, now 17, asked that the March 20 trial be continued and the prosecution agreed to the new date of April 21, according to court documents. The new date will allow both sides to address pretrial issues and “allow for a more efficient trial,” Branstad said in her motion.Eighth Judicial District Judge Shawn Showers ruled jury selection will begin April 21 and testimony will start April 24 in Pottawattamie County District Court in Council Bluffs. The trial was moved from Jefferson County because of pretrial publicity.Mercy Iowa City retained ‘performance improvement' consultantMercy Iowa City Hospital in recent months had to retain a “strategic and operational performance improvement” consultant after breaching debt coverage obligations, according to a disclosure the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board posted Tuesday.The 194-bed Iowa City hospital — one of 23 affiliated with the MercyOne network — retained Insight Health Partners to meet a “consultant requirement” because “income available for debt services of the obligated group is less than 110 percent of the maximum annual debt service requirement.”Mercy Iowa City officials told The Gazette on Wednesday the hospital engaged Insight Health over the summer “to help Mercy Iowa City complete an assessment of financial and strategic operations, and their work was completed months ago.”Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis planning trips to Iowa this monthThe top two leading contenders in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination are headed to Iowa.Former President Donald Trump will stop in Davenport March 13, a first foray to the leadoff caucus state since announcing his 2024 White House campaign.Trump will deliver remarks on his “America First” education policy at the Adler Theater.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is flirting with an expected 2024 White House bid, will make his Iowa debut with a pair of events March 10.DeSantis will be joined by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, who will host a discussion with him in both Des Moines and Davenport, an aide familiar with event details confirmed.

Humana announces it will leave the employer insurance market. The merger between Trinity Health's MercyOne and Genesis Health System is expected to close next week. And, the popularity of prescription drugs that can be used off-label for weight loss–like Ozempic–is causing a shortage for people with type 2 diabetes. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation, is your special host for today's episode, as we discuss nutrition, medicine and public health with Dr. Thea James and Dr. Elizabeth Petelin... starting with a mystery clinical case that at first seems straight out of the 18th century.  Dr. James is an associate professor at the Boston Medical Center, vice president of mission, associate chief medical officer and co-executive director of the Health Equity Accelerator. Dr. James also serves on the board of Community Servings, an organization that engages communities to provide scratch-made, medically tailored meals to individuals and their families experiencing critical or chronic illness and nutrition insecurity. Dr. Petelin is in her third year of residency in the Family Medicine Residency Program at MercyOne in Des Moines, IA, and has a background in kinesiology.  For full episode transcription, visit Contagious Conversations.   Key Takeaways: [1:40] Dr. Petelin talks about an unusual medical case and how her team ultimately made the diagnosis.  [4:44] How does an illness more closely associated with the 18th century arise today?  [6:19] Dr. James speaks of the importance of proper diet and nutrition in the overall health of the patients she sees in her practice.  [8:42] How do Dr. James and her colleagues work with patients to address nutrition issues?  [10:46] What kind of exposure to the connection between diet, nutrition and overall patient health did Dr. Petelin have when she was a medical student? How much did she learn about social determinants of health?  [13:31] How much exposure to the public health system did Dr. Petelin have before her residency?   [15:31] Dr. James talks about how Community Servings work.  [19:12] How can we do a better job educating medical students on the importance of nutrition?  [20:44] Dr. Petelin shares her advice on why she always asks about patient nutrition.  [21:04] Dr. James encourages doctors to use patient visits to fully engage with patients and set high bars.  [22:25] Dr. Monroe discusses the US national strategy to end hunger and nutritional deficiencies.    Mentioned in This Episode: Community Servings  CDC Foundation: Hunger and Health   

Laura Dyrda shares the latest news on the Digital Health industry.

When we think of lung cancer, we often think of people who smoke. But in the United States, about 10% to 20% of lung cancers, or 20,000 to 40,000 lung cancers each year, happen in people who never smoked or smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime, according to the CDC. In this episode, we're joined by Julie Paup, who despite never having smoked in her life, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in 2015. "My outlook was bleak." It's now been six years since the diagnosis and Julie is cancer free. Julie shares her story and why it's important to not ignore symptoms - it may save your life. You can help lower your risk of lung cancer by staying away from secondhand smoke, diesel exhaust, and other air pollution. You should get your home tested for radon and take steps to lower the radon level if it is high. Today, Julie is a volunteer services manager at MercyOne. We also chat about the important roles volunteers serve within our hospitals. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

Laura Dyrda shares the latest news on the Digital Health industry.

Caring for your mental health is just as important as your physical health! Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic many people have had the opportunity to work remotely from the comfort of their home. This change offered a new insight to mental health awareness within the workforce and an opportunity to put mental health needs first. Employers have found the benefit that mental health days offer their employees like the chance to reset from a stressful week and return energetic and productive. In this episode, we're joined by Rebecca Peterson, Director of House of Mercy, who says to make mental health a priority, you need self-awareness to communicate with your employer what you need. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

After losing their daughter and nearly losing their son to viral illnesses, parents Eric and Holly Sitzmann are working to help prevent other families from having to live the same nightmare. In this episode we're joined by Holly, who shares her family's experience and the importance of setting boundaries when you welcome a newborn into the world. Learn more about Holly and Eric's mission at www.dktb.org  Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

We know our smallest humans are also some of the most vulnerable, so there's some extra protection needed when it comes to illnesses that may be contagious to babies.   In this episode, Dr. Haley Newbrough joins us to talk about some common illnesses she sees, and when they are the most prevalent.  As a pediatric hospitalist at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, Dr. Newbrough takes care of infants who are hospitalized.   When we add to our family, we want to love and be close to the new addition but need to remember to be safe and sometimes that's keeping people away! Dr Newbrough has tips for big brothers and big sisters and how to interact when their new sibling in a safe manner that won't spread illnesses such as: Bronchiolitis Enterovirus Herpes simplex virus Influenza Parechovirus RSV Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

Jakob Emerson talks about what's new in the Payer industry.

We're celebrating 100 episodes of our MercyOne podcast!  You can find all of our episodes at www.MercyOne.org/podcast or just search for "MercyOne" on your favorite podcast app. Living your best life means something different to everyone. That's because we all have different interests, different experiences, and different needs -- especially when it comes to health care.   In this episode, we catch up with a number of different people across the state of Iowa to hear what living "your best life" means to them! Do you have a story to share? We'd love to hear it -- it's easy and convenient, and you can win great prizes! Snap a picture and share a story of living your best life on social media using the hashtag #MercyOneLYBL and tag MercyOne. Make sure your privacy post settings are set to public so we can see your picture! Social media not your thing? No worries - upload your story and photo at MercyOne.org/bestlife Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

In this episode, we are once again joined by infectious disease specialist Dr. Ravi Vemuri to discuss monkeypox. We'll learn about its history, what it looks like, how it spreads and how to protect yourself. If you are interested to learn more about monkeypox and its current trends in the U.S., please follow the links below: About Monkeypox How it spreads Prevention Vaccines If you are sick Treatment U.S. Map and Case Counts Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

How do you make sure you have a healthy relationship with food? In this episode we're joined by registered dietitian Haley Strait to discuss: healthy weight loss body mass index (BMI) meal planning dietary supplements Meal prepping can be a game changer for your health if done properly. Strait says it can make your week easier if you are busy and also helps prevent you from buying fast food or convenience store choices which can be filled with sodium and saturated fats. “Meal prepping can seem overwhelming. There are a lot of different ways to do that. To start, find out what ingredients you have on hand already and think of some meals you can make before going to the store. It can help you from wasting food.” Strait says it's also important to remember not to restrict your food too much. Doing so can backfire, causing you to want more and binge when you finally get to eat it. “Food is to be enjoyed, not something to be obsessed over or worried about all the time. Having room for flexibility is important and necessary.” Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Friday, July 29. The great weather continues! According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny with a high near 82 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area on Friday. On Friday night it will be mostly clear, with a low of around 59 degrees Thanks but no thanks. This appears to be the answer from the Cedar Rapids School Board after the City of Cedar Rapids offered to pay for two officers that the board voted to remove from the district's  middle schools in a recent approval of the contract. Cedar Rapids school board president David Tominsky said Thursday the board is not considering changing its decision on a contract for school resource officers in schools after the mayor offered for the city to pay for two of the officers to work in middle schools. “The board has examined the School Resource Officer program comprehensively, made a data-driven decision, and voted earlier this month on a path forward,” Tominsky said in an email to The Gazette. “After review of the mayor's letter, no board member will be changing their vote.” Board members said the decision was not based on funding, but rather on a racial disparity in student arrests. This said, there will still be officers in other schools in the district. The city of Cedar Rapids hopes to receive a $50 million boost for flood protection under a bill that passed the U.S. Senate Thursday. Senators voted 93-1 to pass the 2022 Water Resources Development Act. The biannual packages authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to carry out water resources projects and includes key measures secured by Iowa Republican U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley to update Cedar Rapids' flood system and a levee in the Des Moines area. The bill could unlock federal dollars for flood protection on the east side of the Cedar River — which would allow the city to accelerate work on other segments of the system. A year after Mercy Iowa City announced plans to exit its four-year affiliation with the statewide MercyOne health network and integrate into a larger health care system, the only community hospital in Iowa City is ending its unsuccessful search and sticking with MercyOne after all. In an email to Mercy Iowa City employees Thursday, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Trachta acknowledged “significant changes that could not have been anticipated” during the search for a partner that would help put the hospital on a better financial path. In the email, Trachta also announced Dawna Miller, Mercy Iowa City's executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Judy Andronowitz, vice president and chief operating officer, are leaving. While Mercy Iowa City is focusing internally on improving performance and staffing, the hospital has engaged consultant Insight Health Partners to assess its financial and strategic operations, Trachta said Thursday. An assessment of the 194-bed hospital will take about 60 days and engage leaders, colleagues and providers in meetings and evaluation activities to give feedback for the campus' future. Mercy Iowa City has been struggling to find financial footing for years, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which ravaged the healthcare industry. Numbers show that Mercy Iowa City did not bounce back as well as other local hospitals as pandemic conditions improved.

This episode features Mike Slubowski, President and Chief Executive Officer at Trinity Health (HQ Michigan). Here, he discusses key points of pride in Trinity Health, growth opportunities including their recent agreement with CommonSpirit Health to acquire all facilities and assets of MercyOne in Iowa, the importance of taking risks, and more.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Tuesday, July 19. It will be another warm one Tuesday, but at least there will be a breeze. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny, with a high near 93 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area. It will be breezy, with a south wind of 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday night it will be mostly clear, with a low of around 70 degrees. Iconic Cedar Rapids arts organization CSPS will experience another leadership shake-up when its interim executive director leaves at the end of this month. Jim Miller, who has served as the interim leader since January, will leave July 31. He stepped in after the departure of Taylor Bergen — the first leader of the organization after the departure of the group's founders. The departure comes as the group grapples with financial struggles and it awaits the IRS' reinstatement of its tax-exempt status. Leadership changes and COVID-19 disruptions already had dealt the group a blow as leaders worked to pay off more than $100,000 in debt. Then the IRS last July revoked the organization's 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity status after it failed to file tax returns for three consecutive years — 2018, 2019 and 2020. That happened under previous CSPS staff and board members. Dr. Robert Kruse, a director from the MercyOne system in Des Moines, is Iowa's new state medical director, the state announced Monday. The announcement came from the newly formed Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, which combines the previous state public health and human services departments into one agency. Kruse has been working as MercyOne's medical director of occupational health. Kruse replaces Dr. Caitlin Pedati, who was the previous state medical director and state epidemiologist. Pedati, who was one of the key figures in the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, https://www.thegazette.com/state-government/iowa-medical-director-and-epidemiologist-dr-caitlin-pedati-leaving-iowa-department-of-public-health/ (left her state position) this past fall. Iowa public school districts can apply for federal funding to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models, State Auditor Rob Sand told reporters on Monday. The funding, made available through the bipartisan federal infrastructure law passed in 2021, will give grants to districts looking to swap old buses with more energy-efficient models. The new buses replacing the old ones must be battery powered or run on compressed natural gas or propane, which emit less greenhouse gasses than diesel. They also have to be model year 2021 or newer and have a gross weight rating over 10,001 pounds.

COVID-19 vaccinations to protect children from six months through the age of 5 are now available. Experts say it is best to get your child vaccinated as soon as it's available. In this episode, we're joined by MercyOne pediatrician Dr. Mustafa Eldadah who says, “Every day a child is unvaccinated there is risk of them getting a COVID-19 infection.  The vaccine is safe and getting it now can help put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Children can be fully protected by the time school starts.” Vaccination will: • Help prevent the risk of serious illness like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) • Keep your child from missing sporting events or extracurricular activities after exposure • Reduce the need to quarantine if your child is exposed to COVID-19 at school or elsewhere • Help prevent long-term effects of COVID-19 • Reduce the risk of passing COVID-19 infection to family members and others at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19 Scheduling a vaccination appointment for your child may vary depending on where you live. When ready, contact your pediatric or family medicine physician.  Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

At MercyOne, your best life is our one purpose - whether it's time with family and friends, your favorite hobby, a day on the golf course... or a combination of all three!  With that in mind, we welcome a special guest Steve Husome of Adaptive Golf Iowa. Steve and friends were enjoying the nice weather on motorcycles when a semi pulled in front of him, forever changing the trajectory of his life's path. Battling multiple injuries, the worst damage to both of his legs, Steve had to make the difficult decision to amputate his right leg below the knee. Leading a very active lifestyle, Steve worried how this decision would affect his abilities and lifestyle. After nine surgeries, hundreds of hours of physical therapy, two different prosthetic legs and learning how to walk all over again - fast forward to now as Steve leads Adaptive Golf Iowa, bringing the healing power of golf to make sure every can live your best life. Adaptive Golf Iowa is the only golf clinic in Iowa whose mission is to spread joy through the game of golf to individuals living with disabilities. Adaptive Golf Iowa will offer instruction, organized events, and adaptive equipment to help make the game enjoyable for everyone. *   *   *   *   *   *    MercyOne is here for you and proud of the care we provide to get you living your best life, whatever milestone that may be, big or small. If MercyOne is a part of your journey – whether you're working hard to maintain good health and well-being, have recently overcome a health crisis or just started a family, we want to share the joy of your story. Head to MercyOne.org/bestlife to learn more about how you can share your experiences to win prizes for "best life" experiences. *   *   *   *   *   *    Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

The causes and treatment of Alzheimer's disease are not yet understood, but clinical researchers are committed to finding the answers. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Jim Hoehns, a clinical pharmacist and research director at MercyOne Northeast Iowa Family Medicine and Residency. Dr. Hoehns discusses the methods of this clinical research, the benefits for individuals who participate, and the groundbreaking work being done to unlock the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease.  Dr. Hoehns' group is seeking participants who have early, symptomatic Alzheimer's disease to take part in a clinical trial of a new medication. To learn more about becoming a participant, contact Sarah Larson at 319-272-2530 or sarah.larson@mercyhealth.com; or Melissa Petersen at 319-272-2539 or melissa.petersen@mercyhealth.com.   Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

When it comes to health care, men tend to willfully endure their symptoms and pain. In a recent national survey, 65% of the male participants said they wait as long as possible before they see a doctor. “There are some illnesses and diseases that if you come in too late or when you finally are experiencing symptoms the treatment becomes very difficult,” says Dr. David Ensz, of MercyOne South Sioux City Family Medicine. Men – it's time to lead by example. In this episode, we're joined by to talk about some common health habits to fix. We'll cover: Reasons to develop a releationship with a primary care provider How erectile dysfunction can be an indicator for heart health Diabetes care Excessive drinking of alcohol Behavioral health Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne

When you look at the etymology of the word midwife it literally means “with woman.” In this episode, we're joined by Whitney Suckstorf, MSN, ARNP, CNM to learn that midwives go far beyond just maternity care. They are with women through all stages in their lives: whether it's helping a young adolescent with period problems, a woman's yearly pap smear, postpartum or through the transition of menopause. "The unique role of a midwife is to be a chameleon for our patients," says Whitney. Whether you are going through puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause, a woman's health has complex needs that a midwife can help navigate and manage. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

If you've ever been pregnant or had an annual well-woman exam, you're probably familiar with visiting an OB/GYN provider for certain care needs. However, your OB/GYN can do much more. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Beardsley joins us to talk about how this type of doctor can be your partner in women's health throughout every stage of life. What is an OB/GYN? Treating adolescents and young adults Prenatal care Transition to menopause Dr. Beardsley cares for patients at MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN.  Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

Establishing a relationship with a primary care provider is the first step to keeping you well - and not only when you are sick! Your relationship with a primary care provider can last a lifetime, throughout all stages of your life. Maintaining a regular checkup with your primary care provider will keep you and your family healthy! In this episode we explore some similarities and differences among primary care providers.  We're joined by: Dr. Patrick Courtney, from MercyOne North Iowa Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Courtney pursued a career in medicine because he liked using skills and knowledge to help patients understand and manage their health concerns. Dr. Sara Schutte, a pediatrician at MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care. Dr. Schutte enjoys helping families grow and develop with their children.  Dr. Lazaro Rabang, an internal medicine physician at MercyOne Urbandale Internal Medicine. Dr. Rabang says internal medicine providers are like the Sherlock Holmes of medicine - always working to find out more clues about what is ailing you! If you don't have a primary care provider, MercyOne makes it easy to find someone you trust!  Use our Patient Provider Matching Tool to find your health personality, and we'll show you providers just right for you!  Just take our quiz, see your matches, and schedule an appointment!  Take the quiz here. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

This episode features Bob Ritz, President and CEO at MercyOne. Here, he joined the podcast to talk about rural healthcare and big opportunities for innovative growth.

Michigan-based nonprofit Trinity Health has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire all MercyOne health care facilities in Iowa. The Iowa Senate passed a bill to add protections for mobile home owners, sending it to the governor's desk. Plus, the Des Moines school board is considering renaming a south side school for a different historical figure with the same last name.

Learning your child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can be an overwhelming time for families. When you are looking after a child with autism, there's some important information you need to know right off the bat. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Sasha Khosravi for a breakdown of everything to help your family thrive after an autism diagnosis.  Dr. Khosravi is the Chief Medical Officer at MercyOne Clive Behavioral Health and Program Director at MercyOne Psychiatry Residency program. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

In this episode we meet Mary Van Heukelom, program director of the nonprofit organization Above + Beyond Cancer.  As part of this work, Mary helps cancer survivors find and achieve a quality of life well beyond their cancer diagnosis.   She considered herself to have a top bill of health when a colonoscopy screening showed a mass in her colon. Because it was detected early, surgery was able to remove her cancer and she has not needed radiation treatments or chemo therapy.   She shares her story with us and why it's important to make time for preventative screenings. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Stoecken returns to the podcast to talk about special needs parenting and the importance of being inclusive.   Dr. Stoecken is a pediatrician at MercyOne Grimes Pediatric Care, and is an advocate and guide for children with a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Her daughter Josie was born with Down syndrome in December 2019. "I have been especially fortunate in that I have been able to take many of the tools I have learned to support my own child's development back to my daily practice to support the development of each of my patients. One of the greatest gifts I have been given is that of empathy," she says.   In society, Dr. Stoecken says there are important things each of us can recognize and strive to improve: Encourage person first language Encourage inclusion Recognize ableism and prejudices and stereotypes we each may carry Be sure to check out our other episode with Dr. Stoecken, where we learn more about Down syndrome and her daughter Josie.  Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

Many people "spring forward" this week and turn our clocks ahead one hour to begin daylight saving time.  Some of us need a couple days to adjust when it seems the alarm clock goes off a little earlier than usual! In this episode, sleep expert Dr. Stephen Grant joins us to talk about the importance of maintaining a regular sleep schedule, and the numerous ways your sleep impacts your health, such as: Mood, behavioral health Diet and weight loss Cognitive function  Heart health Diabetes You can find Dr. Grant at MercyOne Clive Sleep Center. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

Colon cancer is the third most common diagnosed cancer in both men and women, according to the American Cancer Society. Colonoscopy screenings are the best preventive action you can take to protect yourself from colon cancer, but the myths surrounding colonoscopies can make you feel uncomfortable with screening. In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mayin Lin at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center to help debunk the myths!! Myth: I don't have symptoms, so I don't need a screening Myth: I'm a woman and less likely to get cancer Myth: I don't have family history so I'm not at risk Myth: The prep is horrible! Myth: A colonoscopy is painful Myth: Colonoscopies are dangerous Myth: It's too embarrassing and uncomfortable Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

In this episode we're talking about heart health with Dr. Ramanujam Ramabadran, a cardiologist with Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque. In addition to some overall heart healthy tips, we learn about transcatheric aortic valve replacement, also called TAVR.   TAVR is a less-invasive approach to aortic valve replacement than open heart surgery. With the TAVR procedure, the physician will make a small incision, usually in your groin.  TAVR is typically associated with a faster recovery and shorter hospital stay than open heart surgery. Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

Information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic moves at a rapid pace and Dr. Ravi Vemuri joins the podcast once again to help keep us up to speed. In this episode: What have we learned from the Omicron variant? Why is getting a vaccine booster shot important? Studying what's known as "long covid" When will we get back to normal? Send us your feedback by emailing podcast@mercyhealth.com, or fill out the submission form at MercyOne.org/podcast Your Best Life – powered by MercyOne  

Today's episode focuses on the collaboration between Mercy College and MercyOne Medical Center. Find out how this partnership is helping to advance healthcare education and recruit more Iowans into the rapidly growing career field.

Join Jamie and Teresa as we interview Dr. Sheryl Hansel. Sheryl was born and raised in a small town and, after surviving childhood cancer, decided she wanted to become a doctor out of an altruism for humankind. She received her family practice degree in medicine in 2000 and since then, Sheryl has practiced everywhere from ERs, hospitals, nursing homes, and now, obstetrics. After several experiences with patients and people the Holy Spirit put in her way, she became drawn to taking care of women. Sheryl is a certified medical consultant in NaproTechonology, and currently practices at MercyOne in Waterloo, Iowa. In her free time she serves on the Board of Directors for Guiding Star Cedar Valley.️ Opinions, statements, and beliefs of our interviewees are not necessarily a reflection of the HG podcast's beliefs and opinions as a whole. Medical disclaimer: The information presented in The Hormone Genius Podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for actual medical or mental health advice from a doctor, psychologist, or any other medical or mental health professional.

Make It OK Stories: The Podcast, brought to you by the Healthiest State Initiative. In this podcast, you'll get to hear from Vanessa who has Anxiety, Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, plus gain insight on these common conditions from a MercyOne mental health care provider. Content warning: This episode includes references to suicidal ideation. Learn more and take the pledge to end stigma: MakeItOK.org/Iowa. This podcast is supported by Businessolver. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, Your Life Iowa is available 24/7. Get free, confidential support and connect to resources by calling(855) 581-8111 or texting (855) 895-8398.

Make It OK Stories: The Podcast, brought to you by the Healthiest State Initiative. In this podcast, you'll get to hear from Karla who is in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa and experienced Depression, plus gain insight on this common condition from a MercyOne mental health care provider. Content warning: This episode includes references to an eating disorder. Learn more and take the pledge to end stigma: MakeItOK.org/Iowa. This podcast is supported by Businessolver. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, Your Life Iowa is available 24/7. Get free, confidential support and connect to resources by calling(855) 581-8111 or texting (855) 895-8398.

Make It OK Stories: The Podcast, brought to you by the Healthiest State Initiative. In this podcast, you'll get to hear from Wes who has Anxiety and Depression, plus gain insight on this common condition from a MercyOne mental health care provider. Learn more and take the pledge to end stigma: MakeItOK.org/Iowa. This podcast is supported by Businessolver. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, Your Life Iowa is available 24/7. Get free, confidential support and connect to resources by calling(855) 581-8111 or texting (855) 895-8398.