Iowa hospital accused of ‘persistent pattern’ of inadequate ER care

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 930

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A wrongful death lawsuit against a Des Moines hospital alleges a pattern of failing to stabilize and provide timely treatment for emergency room patients.

The estate of the late Stephen Liker of Ankeny is suing Central Iowa Hospital Corp., which does business as UnityPoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Center; Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Addie Hinson, and Registered Nurse Ashley Onken.

According to the lawsuit, Liker was taken to the hospital on the morning of …

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