08 Jun 2016

Red Cross, Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor urge blood donation in honor of World Blood Donor Day

By Rick Martin

PEORIA, Ill. (June 6, 2016) — The American Red Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor to urge eligible blood and platelet donors to give this June in honor of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.

“I am proud ...

08 Jun 2016

Gov. Branstad, Iowa Department of Public Health Release Information on Zika Virus

By Rick Martin

Iowa Zika transmission threat is low; mosquitoes that carry the virus don’t live in Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, at the Administration’s weekly press conference, Gov. Terry Branstad and the Iowa Department of Public Heal...

08 Jun 2016

Fighting, Surviving, Inspiring

By Rick Martin

It is estimated that 14.5 million Americans who have been diagnosed with cancer are alive today, and as the spouse of a cancer survivor, I am proud to join many of you on National Survivors Cancer Day in celebrating the lives of those who have won...

08 Jun 2016

Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls One Salad Topping and Additional Trail Mix Products Due to Expanded Sunflower Seed Recall in the United States

By Rick Martin

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (June 3, 2016) — Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling one of its salad toppings and additional trail mix products across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Listeria...

06 Jun 2016

Zika Reinforces The Importance of Insect Repellent

By Rick Martin

WASHINGTON —  The Zika virus has been identified in many locations, including reported cases here in the United States. The virus — which is specifically dangerous for pregnant women where it can lead to birth defects in infants — has been ...

06 Jun 2016

West Nile more of a threat than Zika for Iowans

By Rick Martin

Iowa Zika transmission threat is low; mosquitoes that carry the virus don’t live in Iowa

(submitted by KWQC-TV-6 staff)

DES MOINES, Iowa (KWQC) – Gov. Terry Branstad and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) urged Iowan...

02 Jun 2016

First Mosquito Batch In Northern Illinois Tests Positive For West Nile Virus In 2016

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first West Nile virus positive mosquito batch reported in northern Illinois in 2016. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District collected the positive mosquito batch o...

02 Jun 2016

Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds Highlight Medicaid Modernization Successes

By Rick Martin

Medicaid providers describe smooth transition to improve patient health outcomes

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds highlighted Medicaid modernization provider success stories connecting pa...

01 Jun 2016

Identifying Ticks First Step in Preventing Lyme Disease

By Rick Martin

 

AMES, Iowa – With warm temperatures and sunny skies painting an inviting picture, people across Iowa will spend time outside this summer and fall enjoying the natural wonders this state offers. While experiencing Iowa’s great outdoo...

01 Jun 2016

Study: Social Media Use May Help Identify Students at Risk of Alcohol Problems

By Rick Martin

  Research from North Carolina State University and Ohio University finds that having an “alcohol identity” puts college students at greater risk of having drinking problems – and that posting about alcohol use on social media sites is actu...

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