Expanded clinic in Cedar Rapids boosts dental access
The Eastern Iowa Health Center opened a $5.6 million, 8,000-square-foot dental clinic expansion at 1210 Fourth Ave SE, nearly tripling the former space and easing Medicaid patients like Heidi Franklin who previously faced long waits. The new facility hosted a floss-cutting ceremony as the clinic increased capacity for low income Iowans.
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Donation drive and clinic expansion at Eastern Iowa Health Center
The Eastern Iowa Health Center details donation options including online, mail, and phone contacts. The Cedar Rapids clinic expanded to 18 chairs and 36 staff, began accepting patients in November, and expects 65,000 visits this year after reporting 10,339 visits in 2023. Dr Diana Jones leads dental services amid broader concerns about uninsured adults nationwide.
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Law and Pregnant Workers Act guidance overview
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, effective June 2023, protects employees seeking reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and related conditions. Employers should favor the worker’s preferred accommodation and use leave only as a last resort, with near future defined as up to 40 weeks for resuming essential duties.
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Right to repair rails against farmers in John Deere deal
Farmers like Jake Lieb battle high tech gear unable to fix without manufacturer tools. A 2023 Farm Bureau memorandum with John Deere and four rivals promises independent access to diagnostic tools, aiming to ease repair limits amid costly outages and weather risks.
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