By Sue Danielson
Feb 2, 2021
(Des Moines, IA) UnityPoint Health-Des Moines and Mercy One Des Moines area clinics are starting to contact patients about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Both health care systems recently received a limited supply of vaccine from Polk County Health.
Those being contacted are in Phase 1B-Tier one, 65 and older who are at risk for complications from coronavirus.
Both health care systems have recommended patients not contact clinics about setting up an appointment. Due to very limited supplies, the clinics will reach out to patients when doses are available.
Local and state health officials stress that even though the vaccine is gradually being administered, residents are still urged to continue wearing a mask and taking other steps to avoid contracting the virus.
Will Des Moines see a baby boom in 2021?
A UnityPoint Health doctor said her division usually births 90 babies per month. But that number could rise to 120 a month in January-March 2021. Author: Khalil Maycock Updated: 11:58 AM CST December 31, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa Since the start of the pandemic, people have talked about the possibility of a baby boom at the end of this year or the beginning of next year.
Nine months into the pandemic and depending on the doctor you ask in Des Moines about a baby boom, you ll get a different response.
Dr. Alex Dickinson, an OBGYN with UnityPoint Health, said for the month of December, births at their facility were steady.