Sun Exposure Dangers and Prevention Tips
Excessive sun exposure raises skin cancer risk including basal cell and melanoma and ages skin early. Cataracts and eye damage also rise with UV exposure. Preventive steps include sunscreen SPF 15 plus, reapplication every two hours, protective clothing, a broad brimmed hat, sunglasses, and skincare products with SPF 15, plus seeking advice from a pharmacist or physician.
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Speech reading programs set for children with special needs
Iowa City program at University of Iowa Hospitals runs June 26 to August 4 for six weeks. Pediatric Speech Pathology Services offers Speech Language and Hearing Impaired options plus Reading Enrichment. Sessions 30 to 60 minutes, staffed by licensed professionals. contact Betty Merrifield at 319 356 2154 for registration.
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Iowa City
Children’s Hospital of Iowa
University of Iowa
US Department of Otolamyology
Apy
Betty Merrifield
US Department of Pediatrics
Health Notes and Support Groups Calendar
Community health events list including Life After Stroke on Sunday at Mercy Medical Center with speakers Dave Cotton Dr Mark Young and Alicia Owens, and several support groups at St Luke's Mercy and Cedar Rapids Iowa City Red Cross classes with pre registration required. Also details on caring for cancer patients and LGBT health night with screenings and appointments.
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Mercy Medical Center Education Center
Dave Cotton
Mark Young
Alicia Owens
Genesis Medical Center
St. Luke's Resource Center
Alzheimer's Caregivers Group
St. Luke's Room
St. Luke's Advantage
American Red Cross
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hall Radiation Center
Mercy Education Center
Thomas Richardson
Emma Goldman Clinic For Women
Hypnosis May Not Be Smokers Aid
An Ohio State University review of about sixty studies finds hypnosis may help some, but is not an end-all treatment for smoking cessation. Professor Joseph Green cautions that labeling hypnosis as well established is premature.
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Knight-Ridder
Ohio State University
Joseph Green
Free baby gowns aid grieving families at Marion church
A Marion church program offers free baby gowns and a comprehensive bereavement plan for families experiencing pregnancy loss. Health workers explain the Touching Hearts program covers ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, stillbirths and infant death with follow ups, manuals, mementos, photos, and community support.
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Marion Church
Wilkins
Hansen
Sherokee Ilse
Couple thanks hospital program shaping grieving journey
After a stillbirth, Cathy and Tim credit Mercy Hospital's Touching Hearts Program with guiding them through loss. Staff provided gowns, keepsakes, and photos of baby Thomas, offered family support, and connected them with clergy and a memorial fund to sustain the program.
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Diana’s Angels Project
St Paul’s Lutheran Church
Marion
Hansen
USHC
Children’s Miracle Network
Cathy
Jane Engeldinger
Thomas
Mercy Hospital
Tim
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