Comments for Eastern Iowa Health

Comment on First day of free dental clinic attracts hundreds of patients across Iowa by Dianna Jones

Dianna Jones — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:37:37 +0000

I am looking desperately for some free dental help for my son. He hasn’t been able to afford any kind of insurance and he is in horrible pain. Can you help him? Thank You Dianna

Comment on Medicare supplement plan’s discontinuation sends seniors scrambling for new one by Health Topics

Health Topics — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:47:05 +0000

Medicare Supplement Plan F is one of the Medicare Supplement policies that are also known as Medigap. It is purchased through a private insurance company to provide coverage in areas that the original Medicare program does not.

Comment on Iowa leads the way in kale by mary anne nooney

mary anne nooney — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:34:31 +0000

Isn’t this an amazing article. I see a lot of kale in Bill’s future. Poor Bill!

Mary Anne

Comment on “Most endangered” buildings list set to go to Cedar Rapids City Council by plflitschmack

plflitschmack — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:16:26 +0000

next thing you know you will demo-ing Frank Lloyd Wright

Comment on Cedar Rapids, Anamosa on route for RAGBRAI 2012 by Greg Dengler

Greg Dengler — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:48:50 +0000

Mays Island is too small and not a good location to plan for campsites. A much better use of the space would be to house the RAGBRAI EXPO with Bike shop and Bike supply vendor displays. They can block off a portion of downtown city streets to house the Band/Beer tent and food vendors. This would concentrate the focus of the RAGBRAI experience in the downtown area.

I suggest using Neolridge, Bever and Jones parks as campsite locations and providing shuttle bus service from these outlying campsite locations to the activity hub in the downtown CR area. There should be adequate portable toilet, shower and possibly food vendor facilities at each campsite to accommodate anticipated camper needs.

Thanks,
Greg

Comment on Iowa leads the way in kale by Mitzi Neyens

Mitzi Neyens — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:24:57 +0000

I cannot imagine a life without Kale…we have a smoothie every morning and btw, sales are up in Wausau, WI since I introduced many friends to the Wahls Way…thank you Dr. Wahls….

Comment on Free concert for veterans by Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News

Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:19 +0000

Jimmie,
You’ll need to email: v4viowacity@va.gov
or call (319) 339-7155 to reserve those.
Cindy

Comment on Free concert for veterans by Jimmie lee blad

Jimmie lee blad — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 23:41:33 +0000

I wouldld like to reserve 6 tickets pleas for this concert.

Comment on About by Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News

Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:39:05 +0000

Greg,
We do accept guest posts, if they are of interest to Eastern Iowans.
Cindy

Comment on About by Greg Smith

Greg Smith — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:34:08 +0000

Do you guys accept guest blog posts?

Comment on Study predicts tax on sugar-sweetened drinks would prevent thousands of heart attacks, strokes and diabetes cases by jhailstone

jhailstone — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:02:09 +0000

Water would definitely be a better beverage for the heart. But, beware of the unsweetened sodas, those artificial sweeteners are not good for you either. They are unnatural and actually contribute to bodies being out of balance and gaining weight.

Comment on A dying man gets his last wish–to reunite with dog by RonB

RonB — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:20:15 +0000

As a dog owner and as one who, like so many, has lost both a beloved pet to cancer–as well as my Mother to that insidious disease–the story of Kevin McClain and Yurt deeply touched me. The photos and story will remain with me all my life, a testimony to the wonderful power of love.

Comment on Update on Cedar Rapids cancer patient by Neck Pain

Neck Pain — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:17:39 +0000

Doctors and surgeons are required to follow the best practices of their profession to treat their patients. However, sometimes, this is far from what actually happens, and surgeons perform surgery on the wrong patient. This is a serious medical malpractice issue and depending on the surgery, can even cause the death of a patient.

Comment on New CompeerCORPS program offers support for veterans by Neck Pain

Neck Pain — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:44:41 +0000

Online nursing degree programs are an ideal way to get started in this career that is constantly in demand. However there are certain things to consider when you are deciding whether to pursue your degree online instead of at a traditional school.

Comment on Free pancakes at IHOP to benefit Children’s Miracle Network hospitals by Dolores Robles

Dolores Robles — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:42:28 +0000

Hi There Easterniowahealth,
In addition to your post I was wondering, Well… they (International House of Pancakes aka I-HOP) are asking for a donation which benefits the Children’s Miracle Network (I think or something like that) so it’s not free per se but it goes to a great cause.
Great Job!

Comment on Radon test kits available at Linn County Public Health by Kelli Carlberg

Kelli Carlberg — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:02:32 +0000

We have purchased years ago a radon kit and wondering how we can go about purchasing more kits with a purchase order? Thanks, Kelli

Comment on What it’s like to eat with $4.00 a day? by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:36:02 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Karen. Appreciate it.

Comment on What it’s like to eat with $4.00 a day? by Karen Vander Sanden/Mercy Medical Center

Karen Vander Sanden/Mercy Medical Center — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:14:02 +0000

Thanks for this, Christoph! This small bit of information is powerful and certainly “food for thought.”

Comment on Mercy seminar offers insights on aging and dementia by anxiety and depression disorder panic attacks

anxiety and depression disorder panic attacks — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:50:49 +0000

Dear Easterniowahealth,
Cool Post, Panic Attacks And Treatment For Depression Are Available On The Web

Analysis is still proving that, in certain conditions, web mainly based treatments can be as helpful as face to face treatments for fighting melancholy and anxiety. It’s a recognized proven fact that people with anxiety attacks and panic attacks don’t get sufficient treatment. Cost and time are frequently why individuals are now searching out a remedy over the web instead of using their physicians or medical professional.

Looking for treatment through the net cost less cash, saves time, and it is extra fast than calling to create a scheduled appointment later on jointly with your personal doctor be responsible for health care costs in most cases time spent from work. Though this seems to become a trend, it isn’t advantageous for those who have average to severe kinds of anxiety and depression disorder.

Good Job!
William Spearman

Comment on ISU professor calls video games “powerful learning tools” – both positive and negative by kristine

kristine — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:28:14 +0000

Power, in almost all cases, can either be utilized for the good or the bad. Video games or video game playing has a power over controlling people who play it. This article shows the good power that can come from video games/playing.

I believe that choosing the correct video game and moderating playing hours can just make the power of video games gear more towards the good than the bad.

Comment on New report identifies ways to minimize risk of breast cancer by Megan

Megan — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:17:27 +0000

Thanks for the great scientific reporting! And be sure to check out the newest Mammotives post. This week’s question: where do women go for information about breast cancer screening?

Comment on ‘Best Doctors in America’ recognizes 316 University of Iowa physicians by Margaret H. Edwards

Margaret H. Edwards — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:34:43 +0000

YOU HAVE A GREAT STAFF OF DOCTORS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE VETERANS AT THE IOWA VETERANS HOME AND IN IOWA.

Comment on Report shows growing number of Iowans going hungry by Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News

Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:28:22 +0000

This is a useful reference list. Thank you for posting it, Christoph!

Comment on Report shows growing number of Iowans going hungry by Christoph Trappe

Christoph Trappe — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:40:56 +0000

To help people in need of food check out these opportunities from United Way: http://unitedwayofeastcentraliowa.org/holiday-volunteer-and-giving-guide-2011/#basket

Comment on Canada Now Regulating Energy Drinks: Should We Do the Same? by Karen

Karen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:45:44 +0000

These drinks are absolutely not healthy and kids drink them like they are water. For that reason alone, they should be regulated.

Comment on UIHC doctor works to prevent adult blindness by Oliver Arrants

Oliver Arrants — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:43:07 +0000

Hi There Easterniowahealth,
Thanks, on a related note, As we spend increasing amounts of time at our computer workstations, we need to be aware of how the design and arrangement of our equipment can impact our chances of injury. Computer ergonomics is the study and / or implementation of work station design with the purpose of reducing or eliminating physical stress.
Great Job!

Comment on Sexual Health Alliance schedules first fundraiser in Cedar Rapids by Joanna

Joanna — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:27:26 +0000

I am so looking forward to this event on Sunday! UAY is excited to be apart of this coalition and extend our community outreach.

Comment on Competition ramping up for Blue Zones communities; effort part of Iowa health initiative by Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News

Cindy Hadish/SourceMedia Group News — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:57:11 +0000

Thanks for posting this, Christoph.