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Embrace Life - Always Wear Your Seat Belt
This message was created by Sussex Safer Roads in England, but it is applicable to all who are traveling this summer.
Give Thanks to Our Military
This Thanksgiving, remember those who faithfully serve us with honor and valor, our United States Military.
Giving Voice to the Values of Iowa Hospitals
As high-profile, unique and irreplaceable institutions, community hospitals lead the way. Hospitals are experts in health care that enjoy global trust. Hospitals are community resources that never stop giving. Hospitals illustrate, every day, what it means to be responsive to patients and responsible to the community.
Help Your Child Adjust to a New School
This year, one out of every five American families will move to a new home. For school-aged children, a move can be met with excitement and fear. Here’s how you can ease the adjustment to a new school. (WebMD)
How To Stop Smoking For Good
Give your family the best Christmas gift ever - a loved one who has quit smoking! Mayo Clinic offers explanation and ideas on how you can kick the habit.
Iowa Hosptial Association
The Iowa Hospital Association is the organization that represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their missions and goals.
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The Iowa Hospital Association is the organization that represents Iowa hospitals and supports them in achieving their missions and goals.
JoJo's Colonoscopy: Screening could save your life
A colonoscopy could save your life! Make your appointment with Dr. Dennis Whitmer today by calling our Outpatient Clinic at 515.382-7738.
Know Your Numbers

Do you know your numbers? To keep your heart healthy, you should know your numbers!
Mercy One Lands at Story Medical
April 5th, 2010 Mercy One landed at the Story County Medical Center, which hosts the only hospital based on-site helipad in Story County.
Patient Makes Hats to Heal from Heart Attack
Joy Murray talks to WHO about her experience healing at Story County Medical Center.
Personal flu stories from the CDC

Each year in the US, nearly 20,000 children under age 5 are hospitalized due to flu-related complications. CDC recommends that children aged six months through 18 years old get a flu vaccination. Call your child's healthcare provider to make an appointment for your child's flu shot.
Start Somewhere Walk

Iowa celebrities of all ages -- both in the state and across the country -- are lending their faces and voices to a series of television and radio public service announcements that will encourage Iowans to participate in a Start Somewhere Walk on Friday, October 7, at noon.

http://www.iowahealthieststate.com/start-somewhere-walk
Today, Iowa's Safe Havens Still Matter

Iowa’s “safe haven” law was put on the books in 2001.  Under the law, which was strongly supported by the Iowa Hospital Association, unwanted babies age 14 days or younger can be surrendered at a hospital.  The law provides that the child’s parents will be immune from prosecution (assuming the child is unharmed), their identities will be kept private and the child will be cared for and eventually adopted.

Today, Iowa's Safe Havens still matter!