Counseling program assists cancer patients and families
Mercy Hospital’s Perrine Cancer Care Center provides individualized and group counseling to cancer patients and their families. Staff address emotional, financial and home-life challenges, with a low nurse-to-patient ratio, weekly family support groups, dietary guidance, discharge planning, and a holistic care approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
New Perrine Cancer Care Center
Judith Meyers
Jean Miller
Perrine Center
Miller
Mary Eileen
Sue Armstrong
Debra Olson
Mercy
Dietitians
Perrine Cancer Care Center
Edd Lukehart
Montclair Drive
Delores Prior
Shellsburg
Charlotte Olney
Golden Court
Lethal amoeba mystery shocks researchers
The Naegleria fowleri amoeba, found in fresh water, has killed eight people in Florida and others across the United States and abroad since 1963. Doctors note its rarity but high fatality, with cases worldwide totaling about 123 and only three survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Florida
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Texas
Louisiana
New York
California
George Healey
Federal Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Czechoslovakia
Belgium
New Zealand
Australia
Naegleria Fowleri
Mary Park
Center For Disease Control
Aspirin Trials Raise Tough Ethical Dilemma Over Placebos
A Canadian aspirin study on stroke prevention shows some volunteers died from placebo rather than the drug. Researchers weigh the ethics of medical trials, informed consent, and when to stop a study, with Dr. Barnett arguing patients should not be denied proven benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
API
Judith Swazey
Boston University
McMaster
University
University of Western Ontario
Henry J.M. Barnett
Barnett
Great Britain
Wet weather blamed for mosquito chigger surge
Iowa State University entomologist links recent heavy rainfall to a rise in mosquitoes and chiggers. Flood water Aedes vexans breed in muddy edges, while chiggers appear in grassy areas and under brush. Hot soapy baths and washing clothes help prevent bites. avoid scratching to prevent infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State University Extension
Iowa
Lee Townsend
Townsend
Showers honor brides and brides-elect across multiple households
A series of bridal and miscellaneous showers were held Sunday and Thursday for Candice Enabnit Holly Morrissey Marsha Elsbury and Julie Nelson with hostesses and guests listed at several Marion Atkins and Solon addresses One couple is set to wed September 9 while another couple plans an August 12 ceremony Also noted is a 1960 UN demand for Belgian Congo troop withdrawal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candice Enabnit
Sixth St
Rod Brecke
Chestnut Ridge Road
Merle Pratt
Francis Pratt
Enabnit
W. Gene Enabalt
Solon
Michael F. Krall
Joseph H. Krall
Iowa City
Holly Morrissey
Barry Morrisseys
Winslow Road
Marion
Roger Messerly
Linn Mar Court
Dana Messerly
Miss Morrissey
David Batchelder
Burlington
Glenn Batchelders
Toddville
Marsha Elsbury
Daniel Novak
Atkins
Mr. Novak
Julie Nelson
Michael Birmingham
19Th St. NW
Floyd McDowell
Ellis Blvd
Lawrence Welter
Eighth St. NW
Miss Nelson
Tom Cliff
Applegate
Ore
Lassen Anniversary Celebrated With Dances In Gar rison
The 40th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Elmer Lassen is marked with a dance Saturday from 9 to 1 at the Legion Hall Garrison and an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 at their home Hosts are Mr and Mrs Richard Bolte Storm Lake and Mr and Mrs Ray Lassen Ottumwa The couple wed August 14 1938 in Vinton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Garrison
Richard Bolte
Storm Lake
Ray Lassen
Ottumwa
Vinton
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Lynne Boyle
James Seidel
Harvard General Hospital
University of California School of Medicine
Torrance
Seidel
Julio Martinez
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
F.M. Wellings
State Epidemiology Research Center
Swazey
Sylvester Novak
Mallory St. SW
Mrs. Novak
Mollie Novak
Tom Sonka
Debbie
Deann Novak
Miss Elsbury
Alvin Elsbury
Farmersburg
Mrs. Teahen
James Teahen
Mitchell Drive
Greg Raymond
Dale Usher
United Nations
Congo
Cedar Rapids
EL Kahir Shrine
Hawkeye Downs
Frieden Racing Inc
Lassen
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