Iowa smoking ban linked to fewer heart disease hospitalizations
A University of Iowa and Iowa Department of Public Health report ties the Smokefree Air Act of 2008 to a drop in cardiovascular admissions led by a 24 percent fall in coronary heart disease. Rates for heart attacks and strokes also declined, with broader benefits expected over time.
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Federal funding to aid Iowa mental health patients
St Luke's in Cedar Rapids benefits from a federal grant of 450000 to hire additional staff for mental health services. The funding, announced during Rep. Dave Loebsack's visit, aims to recruit nurse practitioners or psychiatrists for the behavioral health unit, easing bed shortages and expanding capacity.
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Iowa health officials probe eastern salmonella cases
Iowa Department of Public Health investigates a possible salmonella outbreak with 11 reported cases across Eastern Iowa counties since last month. Most patients are adults and no link to a specific event or food has been found. One patient developed reactive arthritis. clinicians recall the symptom sequence with conjunctivitis and urethritis.
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Settlement reached in Final Season crash suit in Iowa
Multimillion-dollar civil damages case arising from a fatal helicopter crash during the filming of The Final Season near Walford, Iowa, has been settled in mediation with no appeals. Terms were not released. The Polk County jury had found pilot error responsible for the June 30, 2006 crash.
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