Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Year 2: Quarter 4 Summary The first quarter of our third year with the grant came during a time we have typically experienced a slow-down due to schools being out of session. However, over the… Read More »NEWSLETTER 6
Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Year 2: Quarter 4 Summary Quarter 4 represented the end of the school year, and this year came to an end on some strong notes. Our team was busy coordinating several events and attending others… Read More »NEWSLETTER 5
Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Year 2: Quarter 3 Summary We have started the new year strong! While schools and students were getting acclimated with the new year and semester beginning, our group was planning for upcoming events and meeting… Read More »NEWSLETTER 4
Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Year 2, Quarter 2 During the summer months, our goal was to prepare ourselves so we can hit the ground running once school begins and we can confidently say we accomplished that! Now that we’re… Read More »NEWSLETTER 3
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kyle Charles Marketing & Data SpecialistKyle@PolkCountyHealthcare.org HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN LEARN ABOUT VARIOUS HEALTHCARE CAREERS ANKENY, IOWA (September 5, 2024) – High school students in Polk County, and the surrounding area, have a unique opportunity to… Read More »9/5/2024 PRESS RELEASE
Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Year 2, Quarter 1 We have made it to a new school year! The past few summer months may have been “quiet” for some, but we have been busy preparing ourselves to hit the ground… Read More »NEWSLETTER 2
Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Year 1, Quarter 4 Welcome to the Polk County Healthcare Workforce Collaborative Quarterly Newsletter! For this inaugural issue we will be discussing the 4th quarter for the first year of the PCHWC. The first three… Read More »NEWSLETTER 1
December 12, 2023 Des Moines, IA – Des Moines University is pioneering a visionary project with support from the Polk County Board of Supervisors. The board is planning a multi-million contribution to establish a new shared regional simulation center at… Read More »Polk County Contributes $5 Million to Support Health Care Workforce Needs
February 22, 2023 DES MOINES, IA – The Polk County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday announced a $1 million grant for the creation of a new Health Care Workforce Collaborative in Central Iowa. The funds will have a direct impact on recruiting and… Read More »Polk County Funds Healthcare Collaborative
February 22, 2023