Research commitment key to fighting cancer
Cancer Update outlines 395 new medicines in development for cancer by 181 companies and the National Cancer Institute. It notes 556,500 American deaths expected in 2003 with 6,400 in Iowa, and highlights drugs targeting lung, breast, colon, and prostate cancers plus quality of life improvements. The piece cites Dr. Leonard Saltz and urges continued research support.
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Alan Holmer
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Phrma
Cancer Update
Shirley Ruedy
Iowa
National Cancer Institute
Food and Drug Administration
United States
Leonard Saltz
New York City
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Grassroots programs push healthier choices in schools
Across the country schools, health experts and communities initiate innovative programs to boost activity and nutrition. Naperville Illinois gym centers and Downey California quantum-fit games show kids engaging in fitness and healthy eating. Spokane's high tech centers mix science and exercise and Urban Nutrition Initiative gardens teach inner city youth about healthy foods.
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Murphy
Harvard Medical School
Hall
Ecotech
Madison Junior High School
Naperville
Ill
Phil Lawler
Lawler
Pe4life Institute
West Middle School
Downey
Calif
Liz Javier
Daniel Latham
Spokane, Wash
Antonia Demas
Demas
Food Studies Institute
Trumansburg
N.Y
Philadelphia
Young Racquel Hall
Urban Nutrition Initiative
University of Pennsylvania
Martin Galvin
Midlife and Pregnancy Health Classes In Cedar Rapids
A series of health education events in Cedar Rapids include midlife wellness classes at St. Luke's Women's Care and prenatal and childbirth courses at Mercy Medical Center and Helen G Nassif Center. Sessions cover hormone therapy, self care, prenatal tests, the Mozart Effect, and postnatal support with fees and registration contacts provided.
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St. Luke's Women’s Care
Ave
Cedar Rapids
Helen G. Nassif
Nancy Thomas
Deb Oldakowski
Mercy Medical Center
St. Luke's
St. Luke’s
Mercytown
Birthplace Classroom
Hope
Mercytowa City
St. Luke’s Room
Compassionate Friends
Linn County
McKinley Room
P.m
St. Luke’s Schwartz C
Mercy Fitness Center
Blue Room
Pain Free Women teaches pain coping exercises
From his San Diego clinic Pete Egoscue a physiologist shares exercises to help chronic pain patients control pain. The plan with pictures is described in Pain Free Women Bantam Books 14.95 by Egoscue and Roger Gittines.
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San Diego
Pete Egoscue
Con
Bantam Books
Egoscue
Roger Gittines
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California
Center For Ecoliteracy
Zenobia Barlow
Ecoliteracy
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West Union
Betty At
Mercy Iowa City
Hallmar
Hallagan
Ann Collins-Hattery
Red Room
Cedar Rapids Oncology Project
Mayo Clinic
Shana Coker
Eastern Iowa
Rehabilitation Clinic
Foreng
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Econo Foods
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Erskine Advanced Imaging Center
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