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  • Care Initiatives Makes Donation to the APTA Iowa Foundation

    {Des Moines, Iowa, March 9, 2022} – Care Initiatives donates to APTA Iowa Foundation.

    On February 24, 2022, Members of Care Initiatives leadership met with leadership from APTA Iowa to deliver a donation to support the education of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.

    In making this donation, Care Initiatives Chief Executive Officer, Mike Beal stated that the donation is part of Care Initiatives’ commitment to the organization’s core value of “always learn.”  “We strive to support the education and advancement of our own staff daily.  By contributing to...

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  • CARE INITIATIVES LAUNCHES LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

    Care Initiatives launches Leadership Academy for company leaders.

    To further develop the organization’s leaders, Care Initiatives has launched its Leadership Academy.  The Leadership Academy is a 12-month program designed to equip leaders with the tools, resources and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-evolving healthcare industry.  The program will consist of in-person and virtual sessions with strategically aligned projects.  Participants will also receive professional coaching to help them reach their professional goals.

    The Leadership Academy will focus on three...

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  • CARE INITIATIVES AWARDED $50,000 GRANT

    On January 27, 2022 Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds awarded $1.4 million in grant funds to 38 Iowa employers and partner organizations.  Care Initiatives was awarded a $50,000 Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Grant through a partnership with the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC).

    Care Initiatives has pledged to match this grant, which means that Care Initiatives will be dedicating $100,000 to educate and support new certified nursing assistants (CNAs) over an 18-month period.  This will allow Care Initiatives to hire and train approximately 80 new CNAs.

    “This grant...

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  • CARE INITIATIVES ANNOUNCES NEW IOWA ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIP

    On January 8, 2022 Care Initiatives announced its membership with the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI).  The healthcare organization will become part of the network of more than 1,500 members who are a unified voice for Iowa businesses. 

    The membership is a step forward for the organization as it continues to focus on recruitment and retention of quality talent across their 58 locations.  “Now, more than ever, the recruitment and retention of health care workers is the most important issue for Care Initiatives.  We’re excited to support ABI’s efforts to encourage the...

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