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Iowa Medical Society seeking state action to attract doctors – Radio Iowa
Leaders of the Iowa Medical Society say the state faces a workforce crisis in the health care sector. Dr. Christina Taylor is president of the Iowa Medical Society’s board of directors.
“We actually have a very looming physician shortage and it’s a real issue and we’re concerned about the ability to maintain proper access to Iowans,” Taylor said during a weekend appearance on “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS.
Iowa already ranks 45th in doctor-to-patient ratio. “As of recent data, we have about 5778 doctors, down from 5900 a year ago,” Taylor said, “so we are seeing the number of practicing physicians decrease.”
Dr. Gerard, a clinical professor of psychiatry and emergency medicine and one of five deans at the University of Iowa’s College of Medicine, said the number of physicians, nationally, does not match demand.
“It’s a complex issue. We have a terrible mismatch of demand for health care versus the supply of health care workers, including the physicians,” Clancy said. “Ten thousand Baby Boomers are retiring every day in America right now. Those Baby Boomers need more health care.”
Iowa Medical Society CEO Steve Churchill indicated the group will ask the 2025 Iowa Legislature to provide state funding to significantly increase the residency slots for medical students at Iowa hospitals and academic centers.
“That is the leading indicator of where a resident will choose to practice is where they went to residency school, a residency slot,” Churchill said on “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS. “In Iowa, we have a shortage.”
The group will be asking lawmakers to fund creation of 200 more residency slots, at a cost of $20 million a year according to Dr. Clancy’s calculation The Iowa Medical Society will also recommend expanding state programs that erase college debt for physicians who choose to practice in Iowa after getting their medical license.
Chase Sowell on Iowa State football’s mentality after four losses
Hear from Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell on how the Cyclones are handling four-straight losses and looking ahead to TCU.
Iowa State football continues its 2025 season on Saturday, Nov. 8, with a Big 12 Conference road game against TCU.
The Cyclones (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) have lost four straight games following a 5-0 start and are hoping to find some answers this week.
The Horned Frogs (6-2, 3-2) have won two straight contests, most recently 23-17 over West Virginia before enjoying a bye week last Saturday.
Here are details on how to watch head coach Matt Campbell’s group try to get back on track:
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Iowa State plays TCU at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 8. The game will air on FOX and can be streamed on FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
What time is Iowa State vs. TCU?
The Cyclones and Horned Frogs kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Forth Worth, Texas.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Iowa’s top officials share their sentiments on the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney. He was 84.
Cheney’s wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him on Monday night, the family said in a statement, adding that the former vice president died of complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
“Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the statement said. “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country. And we are blessed beyond measure to have loved and been loved by this noble giant of a man.”
Governor Kim Reynolds said Tuesday that Cheney will be remembered as a patriot.
“Dick Cheney will be remembered as a remarkable statesman—in Congress and the Executive Branch, in times of peace and war, at home and abroad,“ she said. ”Above all, he will be remembered as a patriot, who dedicated his life to the service of his country. Kevin and I offer our sincere condolences and prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.”
Senator Chuck Grassley said in a post on X that his prayers were with Cheney’s family and that Cheney was “a true public servant and proud American.”
Grassley served in the U.S. House of Representatives with Cheney.
Senator Joni Ernst also regarded Cheney in a post on X Tuesday morning.
“Whether Vice President, Secretary of Defense, or in Congress, Dick Cheney was always proud to be an American,“ she said. ”His commitment to defeat terrorism ensured there was never another 9/11. He served his country honorably and dutifully. May he rest in peace.”
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