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2026-27 Iowa Medical Society president, board members announced
Iowa Medical Society has announced the installation of Lillian Erdahl, MD, of Iowa City, as its president, leading the organization's 2026-27 board of directors. Erdahl was inaugurated during the group's President's Dinner on April 17 in Iowa City.
Iowa Medical Society installs new board, names Lillian Erdahl president
The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) has installed its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, naming Lillian Erdahl, MD, of Iowa City as its new president. Dr. Erdahl was inaugurated during the IMS President's Dinner on April 17, 2026, in Iowa City. The new board members were officially installed on April 18 following an election process.
Iowa Medical Society honors 9 with award at President's Dinner
The Iowa Medical Society recognized nine physicians, health professionals and organizations at its 2026 IMS Awards, presented April 17 during the 177th annual President's Dinner in Iowa City. The organization gave out its Five Physicians to Watch awards, recognizing their emerging leadership.
Great River physicians recognized by Iowa Medical Society
The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) announces the nine recipients of its 2026 IMS Awards, honored on April 17 at the 177th annual President's Dinner in Iowa City, recognizing physicians and leaders for their contributions to public health and the practice of medicine in Iowa.
Iowa Medical Society Foundation names 19 medical students as 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients
The Iowa Medical Society Foundation has selected 19 medical students — 11 from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and eight from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine — as its 2026 Global Health Scholarship recipients.
Iowa lawmakers look to regulate AI
They support innovation but want to protect young users. Iowa lawmakers this year are advancing legislation addressing artificial intelligence, from the regulation of AI-powered chatbots for minors to expanding AI's use in health care settings.
Bill Sets Guidelines For Insurance Companies' Prior Authorization Process
Statewide Iowa (RI) - Supporters say a bill working its way through the Iowa Senate could speed up the process insurance companies and government-run insurance programs require before approving a patient's medical treatment
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Supporters say a bill working its way through the Iowa Senate could speed up the process insurance companies and government-run insurance programs require before approving a patient's medical treatment.
Iowa House GOP advances bill ending school vaccination requirement
Currently, Iowa students are required to be vaccinated for diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, measles, rubella and varicella (chickenpox), or to claim an exemption for religious or medical reasons. House File 2171 strikes those requirements from Iowa law.
Iowa GOP lawmakers move to end school vaccine requirements
No immunizations would be required for students to attend Iowa schools under legislation advancing in the Iowa House, despite sharp warnings from public health officials and medical groups. Public health officials warn the proposal could increase outbreaks and hospitalizations as supporters argue for parental choice.
Lawmakers working on a kratom ban in Iowa
Iowa House committee passed a bill banning natural and synthetic kratom last month and a Senate committee followed suit yesterday.
Iowa House committee votes to ban kratom, a plant-based stimulant
A bill that's cleared a committee in the Iowa House would ban the sale of kratom, a plant-based stimulant that's being sold in some Iowa gas stations and vape shops.
Iowa bill advances that would allow ivermectin over-the-counter access
Some Iowa Republicans are split on a proposal advancing in the Iowa Legislature that would allow over-the-counter access to the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin, embraced by vaccine skeptics as a treatment for COVID-19 but unproven by studies.
Iowa House bill on OTC sales of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine
A bill that would make it legal for Iowa pharmacists to make over-the-counter sales of two prescription medications some people sought during the pandemic has cleared a House subcommittee, but a key lawmaker says changes must be made in the bill
Iowa House advances bill allowing ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine without prescription
A bill allowing two controversial medications to become available over the counter advanced in the Iowa House Thursday afternoon.
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