Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers comprehensive Women's Health Services.  For additional information...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center celebrates its 89th year in providing high quality, cost effective healthcare to the residents of Polk County.  

Since 2000, the property tax levy that supports Broadlawns...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST Patient Centered Medical Home focuses on measurement, transparency and quality care

Des Moines, IA – April 9, 2013 – Broadlawns Medical Center’s coordinated, patient-centered...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST The 5th Annual Baby U Event

When:  Saturday May 11th, 2013

Time:  10am - 2pm

Where:  Broadlawns Medical Office Building, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST Mandi tapped again by Governor for Board of Podiatry

Des Moines, IA – March 2013 – Denise Mandi, DPM, Section Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Broadlawns Medical Center, was...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST 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 282-2331.

For additional information, please visit our...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST 10 nominated for Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award

Des Moines, IA – March 2013 – Third-year students of the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine submitted nominations...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Tania Heyerdahl and Janie Earles recognized as “Extraordinary Nurses”

Des Moines, IA – February 2013 – A medical-surgical pediatrics nurse and an emergency room nurse and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers comprehensive mental health services to all ages.  In 2012, we provided 45,000 mental health clinic visits and 35,000 community based mental health services.

For additional...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CST Behavioral Health Care services rank among nation’s top 2,000 

Des Moines, IA – February 25, 2013 – Broadlawns Medical Center has received full accreditation and the Gold Seal of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST (Des Moines, Iowa) — In an effort to protect patients, families and health care staff, visitors to Mercy Medical – Des Moines and Iowa Health – Des Moines facilities asked community members to follow visitor...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers mental health services for children and adolescents.  Deanna Boesen, MD and staff are available for your children's needs.

For additional information, please visit our website at...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center is the largest employer on the north side of Des Moines employing 1,000 people and driving economic development in this area.

For more...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST Des Moines Hospitals Ask Community to Utilize Local Clinics and Urgent Care Centers

(Des Moines, Iowa) — Local emergency rooms are currently experiencing heavy volumes of patients and long...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center is thankful for the community's support this past year.  Wishing all a happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient mental health services to adults as well as outpatient services for children and adolescents. ...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST SHIIP Counselor Available at Broadlawns

Des Moines, IA – September 26, 2012 – A popular, free program to help seniors understand Medicare is being made available at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines....]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CST Julie Deuel recognized as "Extraordinary Nurse"

Des Moines, IA – August 2012 – Broadlawns Medical Center's Julie Deuel, RNC, received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The 25-year nursing professional, who...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers a comprehensive Foot and Ankle Clinic to assist with your foot and ankle care needs.  Please call and schedule an appointment today at 282-2331.

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 CST “Most Wired” Hospitals Improve Efficiencies with Health Information Technology

Des Moines, IA – July 11, 2012 – The recognition of Broadlawns Medical Center continues as it is again...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Celebrates National Hospital Week

Des Moines, May 7, 2012  – A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope through medical breakthroughs...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CST February 17, 2012

 

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers comprehensive Women's Health Services.  For additional information...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Hospital Performance, 3rd Quarter 2010 through 2nd Quarter 2011  

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid  Services (CMS) on four hospital...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers mental health services for children and adolescents. Deanna Boesen, MD and staff are available for your children’s needs. For additional information, please visit our website at externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center is the first mammography provider in Iowa to offer breast tomosynthesis cancer screening with a full field digital mammography system. The system is the latest generation of equipment that uses very...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center provides over 200 mammograms each month. To schedule an appointment please call 515-282-2309.

Together a healthy community

Broadlawns is thankful for the community's support of the modernization of our site and facilities.

Wishing all a happy Thanksgiving holiday!

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Last year, Broadlawns Medical Center provided healthcare services for over 32,000 emergency room visits. In July 2011, Broadlawns received re-verification from the Iowa Department of Public Health to provide...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, Iowa - July 13, 2011 -  Broadlawns Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired – Small and Rural...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, IA – June 15, 2011 – Broadlawns Medical Center is reading palms in order to increase patient safety. As a part of Broadlawns’ facilities modernization plan and commitment to be the...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Last year, Broadlawns Medical Center provided over 176,000 outpatient clinic visits to the citizens of Polk County.  We are excited our new Medical Office Building will be opening this summer to better meet the needs of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid  Services (CMS)  on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 CST In October 2008, my boyfriend and I found out we were going to be having a baby. I had just relocated to Des Moines to start a new job, so it would be a month before my insurance would go into effect. Wanting to get things rolling and be on the...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Offers Program for Anger Management

Des Moines, May 3, 2011 – Broadlawns Medical Center is offering a new training program for adults who need help managing their anger. Beginning May 25,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers comprehensive Women's Health Services.  For additional information please visit our website at www.broadlawns.org

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CST

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center celebrates its 87th year in providing high quality, cost effective healthcare to the residents of Polk County.

Together a healthy...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

This week was National Diabetes Awareness week -- Diabetes causes more than 60% of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations.  The Broadlawns Amputation Prevention Center  offers comprehensive care to assist patients with...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CST DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar 17, 2011) --Nancy Hampton, RN, BSN, received the DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses at Broadlawns Medical Center. This is the first award of 2011. Hampton's nomination came from a peer who...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CST BY JOE GARDYASZ
Business Record
Senior Staff Writer

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers mental health services for children and adolescents.  Deanna Boesen, MD, and staff are available for your children's needs.

For additional information,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Foot and Ankle Fellowship Recognized by ACFAS

Des Moines, January 31, 2011 – The Foot and Ankle Trauma Fellowship at Broadlawns Medical Center has been officially recognized by the American College of Foot and Ankle...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Dr. Workman Elected to AHA Regional Policy Board 

Des Moines, January 26, 2011 –  Douglas Workman, MD, was elected as a regional physician delegate and member of the American Hospital...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Dr. Mandi Elected as President of Broadlawns Medical Staff

Des Moines, January 25, 2011 –  Denise Mandi, DPM, section chief of Broadlawns Foot and Ankle Surgery Department, was elected...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE, 3RD QUARTER 2009 THROUGH 2ND QUARTER 2010

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, January 18, 2011 – Truce Ordoña, MD,  has joined the medical staff at Broadlawns Medical Center in the hospital's psychiatry department. Ordoña received his medical degree from...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, January 17, 2011 – 

WHAT:  A Dose of Truth: Things We Don’t Want to Talk About

A parent and student...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center has established Medical Homes for over 12,000 Polk County residents enrolled in IowaCare.  What is a Medical Home?  Medical Home is an approach to providing...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, January 4, 2011 –  Ryan Bakke, DO, and Martin VanZee, DO, have joined the medical staff of the Emergency Department at Broadlawns Medical Center.  Both doctors received...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

This is a Fact of Life!

View...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST University of Iowa Health Care sent the following today:

Leaders of the Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, today jointly announced they are sharing information in...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, December 22, 2010 – Megan Kane, DO has been elected by her fellow residents at Broadlawns Medical Center to serve as chief resident. She will serve in the leadership position for the...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, December 22, 2010 – Larry Severidt, M.D. was named the 2010 Iowa Medical Educator of the Year by the Iowa Academy of Family Physicians at its 2010 annual meeting. This award is given This is a Fact of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST 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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns' Campbell Earns DAISY Award 

DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov 11, 2010)  --  Julie Campbell, RN, BSN, has been awarded the 2010 third quarter DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center is a publicly funded community hospital, governed by an elected board of seven trustees who serve six-year terms.  Our Board of Trustees had three open seats due to terms ending in December...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE, 2ND QUARTER 2009 THROUGH 1ST QUARTER 2010

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns' Brookhart Earns Emergency Certification

DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov 3, 2010) --Angie Brookhart, safety coordinator at Broadlawns Medical Center has completed the requirements for a...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, Oct 14, 2010 – David Seiler, PharmD, has been named director of pharmacy at Broadlawns Medical Center. externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Hosts Forum to Meet Board Candidates

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct 13, 2010) --Broadlawns Medical Center will host an open public forum to allow voters an opportunity to meet the five candidates who are...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Five years ago, the State of Iowa created the IowaCare program through a partnership with Broadlawns Medical Center and the University of Iowa. This program provides health care services to adult...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, Sept 29, 2010 – Jana Ray MPH, PA-C, has joined the medical staff at Broadlawns Medical Center as a certified physician assistant, specializing in behavioral health. She is seeing patients in...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Warrick Earns DAISY Award

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept 13, 2010) --Chad Warrick, RN, has been awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Broadlawns Medical Center. Warrick's...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers a Primary Care Clinic to assist with your healthcare needs.  Please call and schedule an appointment today at 282-2331.

This is a Fact of Life!

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 CST Mandi Elected Vice Chair of Board of Podiatry

Des Moines, August 31, 2010 – Denise Mandi, DPM, Section Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Broadlawns Medical Center, was elected Vice...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

While we are very excited to show you our Facilities Modernization project, we  are postponing the August 26 Open House, so our community can focus on recovery  from the recent excessive heat and record...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community Acquired...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center Offers a comprehensive Foot and Ankle Clinic to assist with your foot care needs.  To schedule an appointment please call 282-2331.

This is a Fact of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Nurse Keyte Earns DAISY Award

DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr 22, 2010)  --  Beth Keyte, RN, has been awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Earns HIMSS EMR Certification

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar 25, 2010)  --  Broadlawns Medical Center ranks among an elite group of hospitals across the country that are HIMSS Stage 6 certified...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know? 

Broadlawns Medical Center provides primary healthcare services to Polk County employees.  To view the top 30 companies served in our community please go to our website at externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar 16, 2010)  --  Broadlawns Medical Center's Food & Nutrition Department recently received a Gold Award from Sodexo, Inc., a Maryland-based food and facilities management services company. Sodexo...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers Dental Care to children.  On average, we see 175 children a month for Dental Care.

This is a Fact of Life!

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Nurse Earns First DAISY Award in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb.2, 2010)  --  Marilyn Hein, RN, has been awarded the first DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Broadlawns...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Board Elects Metcalf As 2010 Chair DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan 6, 2010)

The Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees elected Janet S. Metcalf as chairperson for 2010. A six-year veteran on the board, Metcalf was...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center employs 1,000 people, making it the largest employer on the north side of Des Moines, driving economic development in this area.

This is a...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center wishes everone a Happy New Year!

This is a Fact of Life!

View Downloadable...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

View Downloadable PDF

...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center Board Appoints New Trustee

DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 9, 2009) – In accordance with Iowa Code, Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees appointed...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns' Vondracek Earns Certification as Family Medicine Training Administrator

Des Moines, December 1, 2009 – Broadlawns Medical Center announced that LuAnn Vondracek, training...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Every 30 seconds a limb is lost due to diabetes.  Broadlawns Medical Center offers an Amputation Prevention Center.

This is a Fact of Life!

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST Helicopters Signal First Milestone in Broadlawns Renovations

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 22, 2009) – Helicopters served as harbingers of progress at Broadlawns Medical Center on...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center filled over 181,000 prescriptions last year.

This is a Fact of Life!

View...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community Acquired...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center Trustee Resigns From Board

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 8, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center announced today that Judith Lahart has retired from its Board of Trustees. She is...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST Patients Give Broadlawns Medical Center Higher Satisfaction Scores

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 7, 2009) – Changes at Broadlawns Medical Center are being recognized by patients. Broadlawns...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST   

Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center has been chosen to receive the Iowa Nurses Association (INA) Friend of Nursing Award. The award recognizes the independent practice of advanced registered nurse practitioners...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center Adds Podiatric Surgeon

Des Moines, Sept. 8, 2009 – Broadlawns Medical Center announced that Mica Murdoch, DPM, has joined its podiatry department led by...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST INA Presents Friend of Nursing Award to Broadlawns

DES MOINES, Iowa (August 6, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center has been chosen to receive the Iowa Nurses Association (INA) Friend of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST Lee C. Rogers, D.P.M Appointed Chair of the ADA Foot Council 

Des Moines, August 4, 2009 – Lee C. Rogers, DPM, has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Foot Council for the American Diabetes...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST Harkness and Montgomery Join Broadlawns Board

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 27, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees President Jean Logan, RN, PhD, swore in two new...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST Randy Maigaard, M.D. Named Teacher of the Year

Des Moines, July 15, 2009 – The Internal Medicine Department at Broadlawns Medical Center announced that Randy Maigaard M.D. was...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST FORUM TO ASSESS HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN GREENE COUNTY 

Des Moines, July 6, 2009 –The Central Iowa Area Health Education Center is holding a series of community forums to...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Board Appoints New Trustees

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 2, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees  took action at its meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 to accept the...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST Ramoncito A. Ocampo, MD, and Susan Thivierge Join Broadlawns Medical Center Psychiatry Department

Des Moines, June 24, 2009 - Ramoncito A. Ocampo, MD., and Susan D. Thivierge,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Residency Graduates Choose Rural Practices

Des Moines, June 23, 2009 - Broadlawns Medical Center is steeped in the tradition of serving the underserved in Polk County. It seems that tradition...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST AHEC FORUMS ASSESS HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS 

Des Moines, June 23, 2009 - A local initiative is working to improve access to health care in Iowa's underserved areas. The Central...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center is celebrating 85 years of community health with a groundbreaking plan for the future.  Please join us June 18th, 2009 from 5 - 7 p.m.

View...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST Ryan Van Maanen, D.O., Named Chief Resident at Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, June 9, 2009 - Ryan Van Maanen, D.O. has been selected as chief resident by his peers at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST DES MOINES, IA - To further protect newborns and their families, beginning June 1 Broadlawns Medical Center, Iowa Health - Des Moines and Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines will no longer release birth information to local media with parental...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center Announces Ovarian Cancer Support Group

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 5, 2009) - Broadlawns Medical Center has created an Ovarian Cancer Support Group to provide education...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center To Fill Open Position on Board of Trustees

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 27, 2009) - Broadlawns Medical Center announced today the resignation of Karen Ellis from its Board of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community Acquired...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

On Tuesday, April 13, 2009, Broadlawns Medical Center Celebrated its 85th Anniversary!

With a history that reaches back to 1903 as a community health center, Broadlawns Medical Center first opened its doors as a...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center Hosts Baby Fair

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 15, 2009) - The public is invited to attend a baby fair at Broadlawns Medical Center on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m....]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

This year during Give Kids A Smile® program, Broadlawns saw 20 patients and provided $3,002 in free services, which consisted of exams, radiographs, prophys, fluoride, amalgam restorations, sealants, pulpotomys, and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST Angelia R. Whetro, DO, Joins the Primary Care Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, March 13, 2009 - Signaling continued growth and expansion of services at the Broadlawns Medical Group...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Podiatrists Share Amputation Prevention Techniques with Surgeons from India

Des Moines, March 6, 2009 - Podiatric surgeons at the Amputation Prevention Center at...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST DES MOINES, Iowa (March 2, 2009) -  Candy Kraska has been named a member of the Iowa Hospital Association Auxiliary/Volunteer Board. Kraska is the manager and buyer of the gift shop at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST Give Kids A Smile® Program Highlights Children's Need for Dental Care  

DES MOINES, IA - Tomorrow at Broadlawns Medical Center's Department of Oral Medicine, an estimated 25 children from local low-income...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns, in cooperation with pharmaceutical manufacturers' bulk replacement programs, has provided over $7.5 million in free pharmaceuticals to our patients since 2001.

Source:  Mark Hall, Director,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Our Dental Clinic provides emergency, preventive, and comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages.

We accept most insurance plans including Medicaid for children.

This is a Fact of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST Marcia K. Nelsen, MD, Joins Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, February 2, 2009 -  Marcia K. Nelsen, MD, has joined the surgical staff at Broadlawns Medical Center. Nelsen is a...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Announces Staff Leadership Elections 

DES MOINES, Iowa (January 28, 2009) -  Broadlawns Medical Center elected medical staff officers externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center Receives $2.4 Million Pledge for  Facility Improvement Project from Iowa Health - Des Moines  

DES MOINES, Iowa (January 16, 2009) — Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Meets Growing Demand for Outpatient Services with Expanded and Renovated Clinic Facilities

DES MOINES, Iowa (January 13, 2009) -  Broadlawns Medical Center is celebrating the expansion and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns is holding an Open House on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, to celebrate the opening of several new clinics.  The open house will highlight recently remodeled and expanded clinics.  Tours of the hospital's...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST Trees of Giving Provide Needed Gifts to Broadlawns Patients
 
Des Moines, December 11, 2008 - No one really knows where the gifts come from. Scarves. Mittens. Boots. Sacks of food. Sometimes the...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST Polk County Residents Gain Access to Latest Seizure Diagnosis Video Technology

Des Moines, November 24, 2008 - Newly acquired state-of-the-art technology at Broadlawns Medical Center allows patients who...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST Des Moines, November 17, 2008 - Stephen Stefani, M.D. has been named chief of anesthesiology at Broadlawns Medical Center.  externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE, 2nd QUARTER 2007 THROUGH 1st QUARTER 2008

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Reports Cost Savings Through Reduction in Diabetes-related Amputations   

Des Moines, November 13, 2008 - The Amputation Prevention Center at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

In FY 07-08, the Broadlawns Outpatient Pharmacy filled 142,278 prescriptions for IowaCare patients at a value of $4,242.500.70.

This is a Fact of Life!

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

The Greater Des Moines Partnership just announced the 2008 Celebrate Business Awards.

Broadlawns Medical Center received the award for Best Kept Secret in the large business category. We are proud to accept...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST Ernest Perea, MD, Joins the Primary Care Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, October 28, 2008 - After spending eight years serving the broad health care needs of rural Iowa, Ernest M....]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Annually, Broadlawns provides 1,800 mammograms as part of our Women's Health Services.

This is a Fact of Life!

...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center serves 32,000 people annually and provides $58 million in uncompensated care.

This is a Fact of Life!

 

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST Griffis Joins Broadlawns as Research Manager

Des Moines, September 30, 2008 - Catherine D. Griffis, MA, CCRP recently joined the Broadlawns Medical Center's Foot and Ankle Clinic...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know? 

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Medical Center Tackles Volume With New Primary Care Clinic

Des Moines, September 4, 2008 - The new Primary Care Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center recently opened to a waiting...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST Joshua D. Stubblefield, D.O., Joins Broadlawns Family Medicine Practice

Des Moines, August 29, 2008 - Joshua D. Stubblefield, D.O. has joined the family medicine practice at Broadlawns Medical Center....]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST Jill MacNaughton Joins Broadlawns as Director of Patient and Guest Relations

Des Moines, August 27, 2008 - In her new role as Director of Patient and Guest Relations at Broadlawns Medical Center,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST Lee Rogers, DPM, and Nicholas Bevilacqua, DPM, Publish Study on Diabetic Nerve Pain

Des Moines, IA August 14, 2008 - A recent medical study shows that up to 10 percent of nerve dysfunction and pain in...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Residency Programs Select Chief Resident

Des Moines, July 29, 2008 - Daniel Wientzen, D.O. has been selected by his peers and colleagues as the chief resident of the Broadlawns Medical Center Family...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST International Volunteer Mission Opens Eyes and Hearts of Broadlawns Medical Residents

Des Moines, July 23, 2008 - Whereas minimal wait time is the gold standard in every hospital and clinic waiting room in...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know? 

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Diabetes is attributed to about 80 percent of the 120,000 non-traumatic amputations performed yearly in the United States.1 If you have diabetes, please schedule a foot exam today.  For information about our programs and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

Broadlawns is the first Des Moines hospital to translate its entire website into Spanish.  Visitors may click on an "en Espanol" link that will take them directly to a Spanish version of the site with the exception of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CST Dapka Baccam, M.D., Joins Broadlawns as Section Chief of General Surgery

Des Moines, March 27, 2008 - Des Moines native Dapka Nicholas Baccam, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been named Section Chief...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST Broadlawns Launches Spanish Web Site to Improve Health Care Access

Des Moines, March 20, 2008 - Des Moines' growing Hispanic population will now find it much easier to access health care services in Polk...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST Roy Hart, D.O. Returns to Des Moines to Join Broadlawns OB/GYN Department

Des Moines, March 20, 2008 - Roy Hart, D.O., has returned home to join Broadlawns Medical Center's Obstetrics and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST Did You Know?

VITAL SIGNS — HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE

You can find out more about the Broadlawns Vital Signs scorecard on our website. Please
click the link above this Care Fact to view Vital Signs.

...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST Innovative Stem Cell Procedure By Broadlawns Physicians Improves Healing of Chronic Wounds

Des Moines, February 20, 2008 -  An innovative procedure using stem cells is resulting in faster healing of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST University of Iowa Honors CoraLynn Trewet, PharmD for Outstanding Teaching

Des Moines, February 15, 2008 - CoraLynn Trewet, MS, PharmD, BCPS was honored by the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy for...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST