This came today from the U.S, Department of Health and Human Services: HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $68 million in grants to help seniors, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers better understand and navigate their health and long-term care options. A total of nearly $1.4 million in grants has been awarded in Iowa. “We know...
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The following came today from the American Cancer Society:    Gary Streit of Cedar Rapids and Jeff Lenhart from McGregor have joined more than 600 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and their families from all 50 states and nearly every congressional district to lobby their members of Congress in support of sustained funding for cancer research and...
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CEDAR RAPIDS — Iowans with celiac disease have an opportunity to learn more about the digestive disorder during a state conference on Saturday, Oct. 2. Guest speakers will address the latest research and food recommendations at the 2010 Annual Iowa Celiac Conference at the Scottish Rite Temple, 616 A Ave. NE. “It’s basically just...
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The following is from Iowa State University: AMES, Iowa – A research team led by Edward Yu of Iowa State University and the Ames Laboratory has discovered the crystal structures of pumps that remove heavy metal toxins from bacteria, making them resistant to antibiotics. The findings are published in the Sept. 23 issue of...
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CEDAR RAPIDS – How much radiation exposure do you receive through x-rays, scans or other tests? An innovative project is planned in Cedar Rapids to answer that question. Dr. Jim Levett, president of the Cedar Rapids Healthcare Alliance board, said the study will examine imaging tests, such as positron emission tomography or PET scans;...
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Information on this upcoming symposium is from the Epilepsy Foundation: IOWA CITY – Prominent speakers in a variety of fields including, neurology, disability services, education and advocacy will come together on October 9th to present and discuss current issues surrounding Epilepsy during the 2010 Epilepsy Family Symposium in Iowa City, presented by the Epilepsy...
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The following is from the Eldercare Workforce Alliance: Washington, D.C. – Cedar Rapids elder care workforce advocates urged investments to improve recruitment and training for the elder care workforce during visits with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 21, World Alzheimer’s Day.  They see such investments as a high priority in the implementation of...
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The following is from University of Iowa Health Care:  UI Children’s Hospital Kid Captain for the Sept. 25 game Iowa vs Ball State, is Maleah McCool, from Manchester. Here’s her story: Maleah McCool, age 14, of Manchester, has been chosen to be the “Kid Captain” for the Iowa Hawkeyes football game against Ball State Sept....
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The following is from the Alzheimer’s Association: The total estimated worldwide costs of dementia are $604 billion in 2010, according to the newly released World Alzheimer Report 2010: The Global Economic Impact of Dementia from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), a London-based, nonprofit, international federation of 73 national Alzheimer organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association (U.S.)....
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The following came today from the Iowa Mission of Mercy: Cedar Rapids, IA – Organizers of the Iowa Mission of Mercy (Iowa MOM) are calling on Iowa dentists, assistants, hygienists, and members of the general public to volunteer their time and expertise to help serve the expected 1,000 patients seeking no-cost oral health care...
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