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Iowa facing maternal health crisis | News, Sports, Jobs

By Dr. Robert O Connor and Dr. Amy Ferguson Mar 15, 2021 Like the rest of the United States, Iowa is facing a maternal health crisis. The maternal mortality rate in Iowa has almost doubled in recent years and significant racial disparities exist. Black mothers in Iowa have a pregnancy-related maternal mortality over six times higher than their white counterparts. But Iowa lawmakers have the chance to pass legislation that could reduce maternal mortality rates and improve outcomes for mothers. Extending the Medicaid postpartum coverage period from the current 60 days to a full 12 months is the simplest and most targeted way to ensure that new mothers can get the care they need to help keep them and their baby healthy.

UnityPoint offers rapid COVID-19 testing | News, Sports, Jobs

edecious@messengernews.net UnityPoint Clinic Fort Dodge announced Monday new rapid COVID-19 testing offerings at any family medicine clinic within the Fort Dodge region and UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics. The rapid testing is available to both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients. “We’re excited to offer a rapid point-of-care COVID-19 test for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients,” said Jenn Crimmins, regional vice president of clinic operations for UnityPoint. The test, similar to the one that has been offered by Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, delivers a “highly accurate” result from one nasal swab in about 15 minutes. “We believe this will be a helpful diagnostic tool for symptomatic patients,” said Crimmins. “In addition, as more and more individuals are being vaccinated and spring break approaches, we understand patients may be interested in asymptomatic testing for travel reasons.”

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