Natalie Krebs
Natalie 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.
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Teaching is already challenging enough without a pandemic shaking up how the classroom operates. As schools reopen, many districts are focused on... -
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... -
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... -
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on children’s mental health across the country. Advocates are trying to address the problem, but resources can be... -
Studies have found the rates of mental illness and suicide are higher for farmers . They work long hours, have limited social contact and are at the... -
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... -
This is part of Essential Voices , a series of interviews with people confronting COVID-19. Hospitals across the Midwest have adjusted policies for the... -
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.... -
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... -
Iowa is among the states with the fewest COVID-19 cases, but it still has over 175 confirmed cases and the total increases every day. The state’s...
