21+ hour, 17+ min ago  (1432+ words) A woman using a walker had shown up, incontinent and carrying "a large bag of medications." She was diabetic, managing a tibia fracture and alcohol-related dementia, and she was "dumped" at the shelter, according to federal inspectors. "The staff member…...

22+ hour, 26+ min ago  (388+ words) (Iowa Capital Dispatch) - The Iowa House unanimously approved legislation aimed at improving subacute mental health care access in Iowa " though lawmakers of both parties expressed disappointment with changes made by the Iowa Senate. The Senate's version of the bill removed…...

1+ mon, 11+ hour ago  (353+ words) SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - With winter weather in the forecast for Sunday, March 15, it's a good idea to know how you and your loved ones can stay safe and warm on a First Alert Weather Day. Authorities often tell residents to…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (234+ words) SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (Sioux County Radio) - Sioux Center Health is inviting the community to join in a month-long food drive this April to collect 1, 500 items to support local families in need. The effort, announced during this week's Healthcare Happenings segment,…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (1007+ words) SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize those battling cancer and the research aimed at finding a cure. But what exactly is colon cancer? According to the Mayo Clinic, colon cancer is a type…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (364+ words) SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Measles outbreaks are popping up in several states to include Texas and New Mexico. Now, local health officials are warning of the risk and the importance of being vaccinated. "We actually haven't seen measles as a country…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (93+ words) Healthbeat 4: "Zoodemic" app, created by UNO students, aims to bring public health topics to teens in a fun way. .. Healthbeat 4: One Siouxlander says Testosterone Replacement Therapy has changed his life Healthbeat 4: Local firefighter details colon cancer diagnosis; urges routine colonoscopies…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (300+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - State Senator Rocky De Witt, of Lawton, has died after a courageous battle with cancer. De Witt served Woodbury County as a county supervisor from 2016 to 2022. In 2022, he was elected to the Iowa Senate representing District…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (359+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - The government shutdown has ended, and Iowa state officials say the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is resuming. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says the November benefits for SNAP are expected to…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (57+ words) KTIV Around Siouxland: Sustainable Steps Podcast June E. Nylen Cancer Center discusses Iowa cancer rates ahead of the Rock the Cure event Inside Iowa Politics: Rob Sand's plan to change primary elections Siouxland Woman Magazine discusses child & adolescent mental health awareness…...