Free glaucoma tests and mental health programs announced
Free glaucoma testing by eight optometrists at Medicine Shoppe 1911 First Ave SE runs 10 am to 6 pm on Aug 27 with Linn County Optometric Association and Mental Health Advocates. Mercy Hospital hosts a 7 pm stay quit meeting for former smokers. An agoraphobia self help program at 7 pm Monday at United Way Building 712 Third Ave SE features psychologist versus psychiatrist guidance. A family and friends program at United Way Building 712 Third Ave SE also begins at 7 pm Wednesday focusing on adult day treatment options.
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First Ave. SE
Linn County Optometric Association
United Way
Third Ave. SE
Community Health Classes And Support Groups Offered
A group addressing eating disorders meets weekly at the YMCA with St. Luke's Mercy hospitals and YMCA sponsorship. A STEP parenting series starts Sept 6 at Mercy Hospital, 45 dollars per couple. Mercy offers a Big Brother Sister class for ages 2 to 10 with no charge. Cancer education course I Can Cope begins Sept 12 at St. Luke's with eight classes for patients families and friends. Contact numbers provided for each program.
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Mercy Hospitals
YMCA
Cindy Reed
St. Luke's
Mercy Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital
The
American Cancer Society
Heartbreak of psoriasis patients highlighted by UI study
Iowa City report details social and sexual stigma faced by psoriasis sufferers. University of Iowa researcher Kathleen Buckwalter finds chronic skin disorders provoke shame, withdrawal, and altered relationships, with impact extending beyond visible lesions and affecting intimate bonds.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Kathleen Buckwalter
US College of Nursing
Buckwalter
Sexuality and Disability Journal
Gene linked to breast cancer in mice raises human interest
Dr. Harold Varmus of UCSF reports a gene common to mice and humans linked to breast cancer in mice. He cautions no human role proven yet but notes the gene’s activation may start tumor development. Researchers see this as a step toward understanding prevention and cure.
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New York
Harold Varmus
University of California At San Francisco
Varmus
Roel Nusse
Holland
Gordon Peters
Clive Dickson
Imperial Cancer Research Fund Laboratories
London
England
Nusse
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