Sensible push for pulse ox newborn screening in Iowa
An editorial urges adding pulse oximetry to standard newborn screenings in Iowa. Dr. Ben Reinking cites its simplicity and potential to detect critical congenital heart defects early, with Legislation Senate File 393 advancing unanimously and a House committee support. The piece notes cost effectiveness and growing adoption nationwide, calling Iowa the next to mandate the test.
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Iowa
Ben Reinking
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Senate
House
American Heart Association
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
New Jersey
Letters From Readers Share School Praise and Trail Pride
A Cedar Rapids reader applauds a Kenwood Elementary first grade teacher and notes positive observations of classroom instruction. A separate writer commends Linn County officials for voting and facilities oversight, and Marty Hoeger’s restaurant near the Cedar River Trail earns praise. Rich Patterson highlights the Cedar Rapids trail network’s growth and impact. A reader counters a prior critique of global images, offering a contrary view.
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Cedar Rapids
Workman’s Camp
Kenwood
Richard Church Hiawatha
Marty Hoeger
Sac and Fox
Iowa
Indian Creek Nature Center
Linn County Trails Association
Rich Patterson
Gosnell case analyzed by Mary Sanchez and media response
Mary Sanchez analyzes the Gosnell abortion clinic case in West Philadelphia. She contrasts pro life protests with media coverage and notes the trial for eight murder counts and the gruesome grand jury findings.
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Bortion Mill
House of Horrors
Women’s Medical Society
West Philadelphia
Kermit Gosnell
Pennsylvania
Gosnell
Inner City
Google
CBS News
National
Sandy Hook
Katha Pollitt
Editorial Contact for SourceMedia
Editorial inquiry details from sourcemedia.net list a Cedar Rapids mailbox and contact options. Mall Box 511 in Cedar Rapids IA 52406 appears as the street address reference. A phone line 319 398 8262 or email jeff tecklenburg at sourcemedia dot net provide reader questions or editorial contact.
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Editorial
Sourcemedia
Cedar Rapids
Jeff.tecklenburg
Sourcemedia.net
Pulse Oximetry for Newborns Urged in Iowa
Dr. Ben Reinking argues for a state law to require pulse oximetry screening for all newborns to detect critical congenital heart defects. He cites savings in lives and costs, noting Iowa may join ten other states. he urges action before preventable deaths occur.
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Iowa House
Iowa
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Centers For Disease Control
Linn County
Joel Miller
Linn County Board
George Kanz
Maureen Kern
Ends OF the Earth
Aegiree
Mary Sanchez
Philadelphia
Fox
Kirsten Powers
Msanchez
Kcstar.com
University of Iowa Children's Hospital
Benjamin-Reinking
Uiowa
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