Freezing Facts From USDA Quiz On Chill Preservation
A Winter themed nutrition note tests freezer knowledge with three questions. It asks which food lasts longest in the freezer, minimum safe freezer temperature, and causes freezer burn. Answers indicate uncooked chicken lasts about twelve months, while frozen dinners and soups have shorter windows.
Linn County opens talks on dissolvable tobacco rules
Public Health the Linn County Health Department invites Linn County residents to three open houses about proposed ordinances on dissolvable and smokeless tobacco. Jill Roeder notes risk to youth from candy like packaging and flavors. Sessions are Hiawatha April 26 Center Point April 30 and Mount Vernon April 29.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Department of Public Health
Healthy Behaviors
Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
U.S
Jill Roeder
Department of Public Health
Center Point
Iowa Hematology Oncology clinic renames to Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Hematology
The PCI group at 855 A Ave. announced that Iowa Blood and Cancer Care has changed its name to Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Hematology and Oncology. The practice joined PCI in 2009.
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Cedar Rapids
Lowa Blood & Cancer Care
PCI
A Ave
Physicians’ Clinic of
Iowa — Hematology & Oncology
Donor Drive At Kennedy High School In Cedar Rapids
AP biology students at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School will host a bone marrow donor registry drive from 4 to 8 p.m. on April 26 in the school library. A silent auction runs 5:30 to 7 p.m. to fund tissue typing for new donors. Donors will be listed in the University of Iowa Marrow Donor Program. For program details call 1 800 944 8220.
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Cedar Rapids
Kennedy High School
Weing Rd
University of Iowa
Access 2 Independence Opens Cedar Rapids Office
Diana Sadderis, who uses a wheelchair, faced crossing First Avenue East in a January snow and was urged to seek help as Access 2 Independence expands in Cedar Rapids. The non profit supports independent living for disabled and elderly residents across eight eastern Iowa counties with advocacy, skills training, information, and peer support. The group serves about 300 people annually and operates from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices, aided by volunteers.
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Ine Gazette
Edar Rapids
Diana Sadderis
Rick Sadderis
Cedar Rapids
Access 2
Independence of
Eastern
Iowa Corridor
Scott Gill
Gill
Linn County
United States
Access 2 Independence supports disabled community and outreach
The group provides advocacy and independent living skills training to help disabled individuals exercise rights and gain services. It offers information on community resources, peer support, and social activities. Members join amputee groups and SportAbility events, sharing experiences and tackling isolation.
Early start of osteoporosis medicines can slow its advance
Reader asks about reversing osteoporosis and supplements. Dr Donohue explains DEXA diagnosis, T scores, and that medicines are prescribed for many with osteopenia or high fracture risk. FRAX helps estimate 10 year fracture risk. verify that strontium, L-lysine, and vitamin K lack strong support.
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M.L
Sheffield
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