Health program aids Iowans with affordable medications
The Gazette notes Iowa’s drug recycling program helps residents like Valerie Rollins obtain needed prescriptions during uninsured periods. Rollins used two drugs last fall while doctors adjusted her hypertension treatment and later could buy them on her own, keeping her blood pressure controlled.
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Cindy Hadish
The
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Valerie Rollins
Rollins
Iowa City
Iowa Prescription Drug Donation Repository Expands
The program redirects unused medicines from clinics to redistribution through the Iowa Prescription Drug Donation Repository. Since its 2007 launch, statewide by July, more than 250000 pills worth 315000 dollars have been diverted to clinics like Iowa City Free Medical Clinic which received 17056 pills from March 2007 to April.
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Ability
Cedar Rapids
Liz Martin
Gazette
Jeanne Krejca
Robins
Cedar Rapids Community Health Free Clinic
Jennifer Miller
Iowa City Free Medical Clinic
Iowa
Regional differences seen in childhood cancer rates study
Centers for Disease Control study using 2001 03 data across 90 percent of the U S population finds Northeast highest incidence at 179 per million and Midwest at 166 while South shows 159 and West 165. Boys and white children have higher rates. teenagers more affected. 36,446 cases identified. findings in Pediatrics June issue.
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Lindsey Tanner
Associated Press
Chicago
Northeast
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
U.S
South
Midwest
West
Children’s Cancer Rates in United States Children Aged 0 to 19
A CDC study reports about 166 cancers per million children aged 0 to 19 diagnosed in the United States during 2001 to 2003. The finding highlights the most common pediatric cancers and the burden of disease among youths.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
U.S
Linn County supervisors debated rural and urban needs at candidates forum
At a Linn County Democratic candidates forum, rural and urban priorities were discussed. Benita Rozinek urged district representation, Larry Wear stressed county-wide concerns, Don Gray noted shared rural and metro service, James Houser highlighted rural road gravel, and Lu Barron claimed officials must represent all Linn County residents.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Bernita Rozinek
Ely
Larry Wear
Center Point
Linn
Don Gray
Central City
James Houser
Iowa
Lu Barron
Barron
Linn County primary election reshapes district representation
Gazette reports focus on Linn County races with Cedar Rapids district changes. The primary sets the stage for a five member board by district as Dylan and other local officials discuss urban life and rural perspectives in Linn County. News features include a special report by Michael Barnes and insights on political landscape shifts.
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Michael Barnes
Linn County
GazetteOnline
Cedar Rapids
Board of Supervisors
Youth Summer jobs in steady supply in Eastern Iowa
In a slower economy high oil prices and housing tightness shrink teen work prospects nationally, but in Cedar Rapids teens still find many positions. Local employers report a need for more qualified applicants and have raised entry pay as they fill lifeguard and recreation roles. Hy-Vee seeks part time workers with open interviews held to fill vacancies.
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Carly Weber
Gazette
Iowa
Valerie Hanson
Cedar Rapids Iowa
Junior Achievement
Cedar Rapids
Connie Huber
Jamie Franck
Edgewood Road
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