The Value of Physical Affection in Families
A columnist urges parents to show affection through touch rather than fear. Hugging and kissing children fosters security and emotional health, backed by Dr. Harry Harlow's research and Sid Simon's concept of skin hunger.
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Egypt
Harry Harlow
University of Wisconsin
Sid Simon
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Emergency MCCU expands Iowa City medical transport reach
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics adds a 26 foot Mobile Critical Care Unit to its emergency transport fleet. The MCCU provides intensive care en route to hospitals and supports on scene stabilization. It complements the Air Care helicopter and neonatal transport van while enabling long distance inter hospital transfers. Volunteers donated 50000 dollars to fund the vehicle.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
MCCU
Iowa
Thomas Vargish
University Hospitals
Norma Adams
Long Term Iowa Health Studies Track Past Patients
University of Iowa Health News Service details three ongoing research projects tracing patients from decades ago. The Iowa 500 study follows 500 schizophrenia and mood disorder patients diagnosed 1935 to 1945, tracing 97 percent of patients and 91 percent of relatives. A scoliosis cohort of 300 Iowa cases from 1932 to 1948 informs spine treatment. A Muscatine school child heart risk study began eight years ago, reexamining 5,000 kindergarteners into adolescence for future heart attack and stroke risk.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
U Or I
Holistic Health and Weight Loss Workshop Series
The Institute of Man sponsors a four week Holistic Health and Weight Loss workshop at the Farm Bureau Building starting July 11. Sessions run 7 30 to 9 30 p m. Fees are 12 dollars per person or 20 dollars per couple. Jean Gooch leads the seminars and may be reached at 377 7147 after 6 p m.
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Altrusa Members Attend International Convention in Kansas City
Three members of the Altrusa Club of Cedar Rapids will attend the Altrusa International Convention in Kansas City from July 22 to 27. Irene Jass will serve on the election committee. Mock Opal Dee and Porter will also attend.
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Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Irene Jass
Mock
Opal Dee
Porter
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