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Broadlawns becomes the first hospital in Iowa to utilize breast tomosynthesis (3-D) cancer screening Des Moines, IA – January 24, 2012: Broadlawns Medical Center is adding another new, high-tech weapon to its arsenal in the battle against breast cancer. With this addition, the Mammography...

Broadlawns' Dobrzynski Personifies DAISY Award DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 7, 2011)  --  Broadlawns Medical Center's Jeanne Dobrzynski, BSN,  received the third DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses given this year. A special ceremony at the medical center featured Dobrzynski and two of...

Broadlawns Accepts Donation for Digital Mammography Unit Des Moines, Oct. 3, 2011 – Susan Kerstein, RN, MSN, CNE-BC, chief nursing officer at Broadlawns Medical Center accepted  a check for $2,000 from the nursing students at Grand View University to be used to purchase a new digital...

The Patient Channel Helps Patients, Families Better Understand Health Issues DES MOINES, Iowa (September 13, 2011)  --  Broadlawns Medical Center has added The Patient Channel to the television broadcast options in all patient rooms and waiting areas in the hospital. This 24-hour...

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING - November 22, 2011
Did You Know? Broadlawns is thankful for the community's support of the modernization of our site and facilities. Wishing all a happy Thanksgiving holiday! Together a healthy community View Downloadable PDF...

SHIIP OPEN HOUSE - October 21, 2011
Did You Know? Broadlawns Medical Center, in partnership with the State of Iowa, will open a Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) office in November.  This on campus office will allow us to better server our Medicare patients.  An open house to enroll individuals in SHIIP...

Did You Know? Broadlawns Medical Center offers a comprehensive Foot and Ankle Clinic to assist with your foot care needs. Please call and schedule an appointment today at 515-282-FOOT (3668). For additional information please visit our website at

OB Care - August 12, 2011
Did You Know? The Obstetrics and Prenatal Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center provides comprehensive care to childbearing women.  Please call and schedule an appointment today at...

Polk County Taxpayers Association

In June of 2005, a study conducted by George Washington University concluded that continued viability for Broadlawns Medical Center was of major concern. This public report, which clearly served as a wakeup call for our community, provided insights that have guided Broadlawns' leaders toward...

Over the past three years, Polk County's under-appreciated public hospital has been transformed into one of the finest public hospitals of its size and category in the nation.   A Cornerstone of this transformation lies in the committed leadership of Jody Jenner, president and CEO of...