Health Center Seeks Funds For Roofing And Programs
Linn County Health Center board moved to request at least 9366 in revenue sharing funds. 400 Third Avenue SE and Witwer building roof repairs total 4000, with remaining for well child clinics glaucoma equipment and elderly clinic needs. 7500 was approved for transportation planner pay shared with regional planning commissions. 74250 from health services fund matches 25 percent for state title XX funds totaling 297000 for various programs including day care for elderly and handicapped, mobile meals, and sheltered workshops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Health Center Board
Witwer
Second Avenue SE
Health Center
Third Avenue SE
Public Health Nursing Program
Iowa
Department of Social Services
Monroe
Brendlewood
Meth-Wick Manor
Madge Phillips
Consumer Issues Highlighted By Linn County Health Board
Mary Jane Gormley of Information and Referral reported 1 403 calls between July 1976 and June 1977 about consumer problems such as lay away chair purchases being mishandled by Cedar Rapids merchants. She noted lack of a local Better Business Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce handling complaints, and gaps in medical service access. An ad hoc Cedar Rapids Consumer Protection group plans Aug 4 meeting to address unmet needs and a consumer hotline grant request was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Citizens’ Committee On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
CCA
Fred Uphoff
Arlene Dayhoff
Bob Johnson
Ed Burrell
Cedar Rapids
Chamber
Business Education Department
Kirkwood
HEW Office of Consumer Education
WATS
Cedar Rapids Consumer Protection Service
July Sullivan
Gormley
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Mary Burke
FBI
Armstrong HI Shop
Coats
Fashion Vest
Armstrong Hi-Shop
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