Iowa faces mental health care gap after disasters
The Gazette editorial warns that the shortage of psychiatrists in Iowa worsens disaster recovery as anxiety and PTSD rise post catastrophe. It cites Iowa’s 47th ranking in psychiatrists per capita, low Medicaid Medicare reimbursements, and calls for state budget funding and stronger federal support to attract professionals and sustain care for flood and tornado victims.
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Alan Whitters
Iowa
Iowa Psychiatric Society
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Medicaid
Medicare
Wellmark
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Blue Shield
Robert Robinson
University of Iowa
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Leroy Sievers and his cancer fight a writer’s ongoing saga
The piece chronicles Leroy Sievers battle with colon cancer and brain tumors, his blog family at NPR.com supporting him through spinal surgery, chemo, and radiation. It notes June 9 updates, quotes his grim scans, and reflects on loss, gratitude, and living with illness.
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Leroy Sievers
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Leroy
Laurie
Ted Koppel
Judy
Leroy’s
Cape Cod
Parade by Stella Doss Lights Fourth of July Spirit
A Cedar Rapids resident recalls a block parade organized by eight year old Stella Doss after a downtown parade was canceled. The event drew cousins neighbors and strangers with a fire truck K 9 units dogs and festive props. The letter also criticizes FEMA's aid policy for flood relief and urges support for local recovery. Stella’s act embodies community resilience amid flood devastation and ongoing rebuilding efforts in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Stella Doss
the Gazette
Stella
28Th Street
America
FEMA
Salvation Army
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