Natalie Krebs
Reporter, Iowa Public Radio and Side EffectsNatalie Krebs is the health reporter for Iowa Public Radio in Des Moines. She previously worked as an independent producer in west Texas where she covered issues related to the environment, immigration and health care. She has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. She can be reached at nkrebs@iowapublicradio.org.
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As coronavirus cases spike in Iowa, tension is brewing between the governor, the state's large public universities and local campus communities over how to prevent the spread of the virus.
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As some Midwest school districts open with in-person classes, school nurses face a big challenge. They play a crucial role in keeping kids safe from…
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Though many people who have been seriously ill from COVID-19 are older or have underlying health conditions, it’s still unclear what causes certain people…
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This is part of Essential Voices, a series of interviews with people confronting COVID-19.Long term care facilities have been hit hard by the COVID-19…
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This is part of Essential Voices, a series of interviews with people confronting COVID-19.Hospitals across the Midwest have adjusted policies for the…
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Many of America’s rural counties have just a handful of COVID-19 cases. And health experts say that may be giving residents a false sense of security.…
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The elderly are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. The country’s first big outbreak was at a nursing home in Washington state, and more recently nursing…
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In many states, emergency medical services are not considered essential, like fire or police. That means when you call 911, there’s no guarantee an…
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The federal government recently raised the smoking age to 21 to help curb teen vaping. Some are applauding the decision as a win for public health. Others…
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Just a few weeks ago, some Midwest state legislatures were aiming to raise the legal age for smoking. But Congress moved first, setting a new national age…