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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 2010
Page
4
The Gazette urges a major effort to slow or stop Alzheimer's, noting it as a cruel progressive killer with rising deaths. It cites a 47 percent increase from 2000 to 2006, more than 5 million Americans affected, and rising costs, urging a national showdown against the disease.
This brief urges support for Alzheimer’s research by highlighting rising patient numbers in Iowa, caregiver hours, and high care costs. It notes federal funding at $400 million yearly, contrasts with cancer and heart funding, and promotes the Breakthrough Act to authorize more funding and education. It urges contacting lawmakers.
Letters discuss how the early feminists and later activists shaped Sarah Palin's prominence and warn that same sex marriage debates may redefine family structure. A Cedar Rapids proposal suggests preserving the Sinclair smoke stack via an indoor history display at The Carl and Mary Koehler History Center to educate residents and visitors.
In the April 18 Gazette Ted Townsend CEO of St Luke's Hospital states that 97 percent of Iowans have health insurance, so the new health reform law will have little impact on coverage and costs.
Letter discusses 9.4 percent of Iowa residents lacking health insurance including 10.7 percent under 65 and 13 percent of aged 19 to 64. Cites 2007 2008 data from Kai ser Foundation and Census Bureau and notes effects on hospitals premiums and cost shifting. Expresses concern about nurses bearing liability and potential misdiagnosis with increased government involvement. David Sheets Toddville.
The writer argues Obama is making dangerous mistakes and abusing power. They condemn the health care bill as pork-filled and deficit-increasing and claim unilateral restraint invites attacks. They warn of amnesty, cap and trade, taxes, and urge voters to retake the House and Senate.
Gregory Van Egdon of Kalona argues in a public letter that Social Security benefits should be excluded from taxation. He cites a 2009 joint return with $74 400 adjusted gross income and $23 680 taxable Social Security benefits, requesting a higher base amount not adjusted since 1986.
The text argues nurse practitioners and physician assistants can fill gaps in primary care as a stopgap to doctor shortages. It notes training costs favor NPs over doctors, cites regulation and education as factors shaping economics, and suggests pathways for nurses to transition into advanced clinical roles to alleviate system strain.
Peggy Huppert notes in a 2010 column that Iowa policymakers advance cancer care with IowaCare expansion to broaden access beyond Polk County and plans to improve insurance options and prevention efforts. The piece highlights the national reform, tobacco and cancer program funding, and easing clinical trial participation to boost treatment and early prevention.
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