Michaela Ramm, The Des Moines Register

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Past articles by Michaela:

UnityPoint Health exploring a merger with New Mexico-based health system. What that means

Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health is exploring a merger with a New Mexico-based health care system. → Read More

Iowa public health officials announce end to mandatory COVID-19 reporting, weekly reports

The end of the required reporting of test results comes as the federal government prepares to end its public health emergency for COVID-19. → Read More

GOP lawmakers champion bill to cap medical malpractice damages. What that means for Iowans

The legislation comes after several high-paying lawsuits in recent years. → Read More

Iowa's medical marijuana program saw $10 million in cumulative sales in 2022

Iowa reached $10 million in sales and about 15,000 active patients participating in its medical cannabidiol program. → Read More

Iowa agrees to federal restrictions, monitoring as it moves residents from troubled Glenwood

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice found the state relied too much on large institutions to care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. → Read More

Iowa agrees to federal restrictions, monitoring as it moves residents from troubled Glenwood

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice found the state relied too much on large institutions to care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. → Read More

Iowa agrees to federal restrictions, monitoring as it moves residents from troubled Glenwood

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice found the state relied too much on large institutions to care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. → Read More

What is the Rural Emergency Hospital program and how can it save facilities from closing?

Last month, Iowa saw its first hospital closure in over two decades. A new federal program is designed to help struggling rural hospitals stay open. → Read More

What is the Rural Emergency Hospital program and how can it save facilities from closing?

Last month, Iowa saw its first hospital closure in over two decades. A new federal program is designed to help struggling rural hospitals stay open. → Read More

Most Iowa voters view control of Congress as a critical issue this election, Iowa Poll says

Which party holds control of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives is a critical issue for 68% of likely Iowa voters in this midterm election. → Read More

CVS, Walgreens reaches $10.7B opioid settlement with Iowa and other states

CVS is expected to pay $5 billion over the next 10 years and Walgreens would provide $5.7 billion in payments over a 15-year period. → Read More

CVS, Walgreens reaches $10.7B opioid settlement with Iowa and other states

CVS is expected to pay $5 billion over the next 10 years and Walgreens would provide $5.7 billion in payments over a 15-year period. → Read More

Des Moines mental health provider using $4 million grant to expand substance abuse help

Eyerly Ball will expand services for patients with a substance use disorder as well as those with a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. → Read More

Iowans continue to drink above national average

Iowans ranks second nationwide for excessive drinking, according to a new report from the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy. → Read More

Who's running for Broadlawns board? These 6 candidates are running for 3 open seats

Six candidates, including one incumbent, are vying for a board seat at the taxpayer-funded county hospital. → Read More

MercyOne says it has begun restoring systems following ransomware attack

MercyOne officials are restoring access to the electronic health record system, electronic prescribing tools and the payroll system this week. → Read More

This new website aims to help Iowans access treatment for opioid use disorder

The new website directs Iowans to available treatment options for opioid use disorder across the state. → Read More

This new website aims to help Iowans access treatment for opioid use disorder

The new website directs Iowans to available treatment options for opioid use disorder across the state. → Read More

This new website aims to help Iowans access treatment for opioid use disorder

The new website directs Iowans to available treatment options for opioid use disorder across the state. → Read More

This new website aims to help Iowans access treatment for opioid use disorder

The new website directs Iowans to available treatment options for opioid use disorder across the state. → Read More