Iowa faces shortage of rural mental health providers
The Gazette editors call for renewed focus on attracting and retaining behavioral health professionals in Iowa. They note 68 of 99 counties lack practicing psychiatrists and urge collaborative incentives beyond existing loans and scholarships, highlighting gaps in UI programs and the need for broader, inclusive community services.
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Readers debate crossing arms and railway noise in Cedar Rapids
The letter questions crossing arms at Eighth Avenue and the impact on train horns, noting late night whistles disrupt residents. It contrasts this with praise for veterans, criticizing media coverage of D Day and defending Dr. David Segal against malpractice claims, praising his surgical record.
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Vatican to create tribunal to sanction bishops over abuse cover ups
Syndicated columnist Mary Sanchez critiques the Vatican decree establishing a new tribunal under the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to judge bishops who covered up child abuse. She notes a long history of inaction, delays, and limited accountability in the church and calls for broader reform and accountability beyond decades past.
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Addressing child sexual behaviors in families and resources
This column discusses how to respond to inappropriate sexual touching among children and adolescents, the role of supervision, and when to seek professional assessment. It highlights DHS reporting, Iowa resources, and trauma-focused therapy, urging timely, evidence-based treatment. Dr. Resmiye Oral leads UI Child Protection Program.
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