Natalie Krebs
Health ReporterNatalie Krebs is the health reporter for Iowa Public Radio.
Natalie joined Iowa Public Radio in May 2019. She previously worked as an independent producer in west Texas covering everything from immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border to environmental issues in the Permian Basin.
Natalie is a native Minnesotan. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. You can contact Natalie at nkrebs@iowapublicradio.org.
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Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday she is appointing Judge David May, who services on the state Court of Appeals, to replace Justice Brent Appel, who is retiring. -
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller and several law enforcement agencies are urging lawmakers to legalize fentanyl test strips and expand access to naloxone amid a spike in fentanyl-related deaths.
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The launch of 988 is part of a nationwide initiative to provide people with an easy-to-remember number to reach mental health resources.
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The launch of 988 is something that’s been celebrated as a long-time need by mental health advocates and law enforcement agents. But rolling out the service is proving to be complicated.
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Starting July 16, Iowans needing help for mental health will have a new number to dial: 988. However, as the launch date nears, some are concerned about the sustainability of the service.
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Starting this week, the Des Moines Police Department will begin work with Broadlawns Medical Center to offer additional mental health support.
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A new report by the Commonwealth Fund ranked Iowa 22nd in the nation for COVID-19 related health measures and 17th overall.
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Abortion is still legal in Iowa after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion Friday. The Court overturned the nearly 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision, allowing states to decide how much they want to restrict abortion.
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Federal health officials have given the green light to vaccinate children ages 6 months to 4 years against COVID-19, and experts are urging parents to get their young children vaccinated as soon as possible.
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The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Iowa Constitution does not protect abortion rights, effectively paving the way for Iowa's Republican-majority legislature to restrict abortion access in the future.
