New initiatives to curb opioids leave patients behind
Cindee Lee-Voeller, a 56 year old with degenerative bone disease, hoards pink oxycodone tablets, calling them little pieces of gold that buy her time and energy. She says life becomes unbearable without the pills, which she uses to cope with chronic back pain as new anti opioid policies roll out.
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Fentanyl Threat Prompts Rethink of Pain Care
In April the rise of fentanyl and analogues prompts doctors to reassess pain management. Next Sunday lawmakers and citizens outline actions to curb the growing drug problem.
Iowa Democratic and Libertarian governors hopefuls at Cedar Rapids forum
Eight candidates for Iowa governor gathered at Kirkwood Community College as the June 5 primary nears. They aligned on education health care and mental health while criticizing Republican Kim Reynolds for privatized Medicaid and budget practices. A livestream reached about 51 watch parties statewide.
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Education drills expand beyond staff at Linn-Mar High
Parents watched anxious drills as students learned options beyond hiding. The scene at Linn-Mar High School included practicing alert lockdown inform counter evacuate under ALICE. Students may soon join in, with districts expanding training across Iowa to boost survival chances.
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