Founded in 1995, the Iowa Health System is one of the largest health care systems in Iowa. It operates a network of hospitals, clinics and physicians, as well as employs more than 19,000 people. The system organizes the festival of trees and lights, which is a program that features revenue support services. It also provides information on drug-free living to physicians, parents, teachers, youth and community organizations. The system offers a variety of personal health management services. Additionally, Iowa Health System, in partnership with Iowa Public Television, has developed an educational program for children. It provides HeartReach program, which features risk assessments and blood pressure and blood sugar tests. The system is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Broadlawns Medical Center is an acute care, community hospital, supported by several specialty clinics that serve the medical, surgical, primary health and behavioral health care needs of the residents of Polk County. Broadlawns Medical Center is a publicly owned resource that strives to meet the health care needs of all Polk County residents through the provision of quality health services and the training of tomorrow's health care professionals. As part of our mission, Broadlawns has a long-standing reputation of providing highly respected training programs for health care professionals. Our Family Medicine Residency Program, Transition Year Program and several medical education and clinical training programs are well-known for preparing future leaders in health care in our community, our state and across the country.
