Living rich means people not possessions in cancer reflection
A columnist reflects on the idea that true wealth is relationships, not money, inspired by cancer as a wake‑up call. It emphasizes grieving with dignity, listening, and supporting others, urging personal pace in healing and honest conversation.
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Health Notes Community Health Class and Support Groups
Health Notes lists local screenings and groups in Iowa City and nearby areas. Vision screening for ages 6 to 16 offered at The Learning Center on May 10. various fitness and wellness classes at Mercy facilities with schedules through June. cancer and arthritis support groups. Mended Hearts meeting. and an MS society program with speakers and registration details.
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Call Martie
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Gernand Center
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Tisa Thomsen
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Kyle Wilhelm
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TB rise in the 1980s spurred U S health care action and global concern
Health officials describe a rapid TB rise in the 1980s driven by AIDS patients, crowded facilities, and foreign-born cases. Directly observed therapy improved diagnosis and treatment, while drug resistant strains increased globally. In 1999 the CDC funded TB control with Iowa receiving state support.
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U.S
Schlesinger
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Indonesia
South Africa
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India
Pakistan
Thailand
Philippines
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New York
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Iowa
CDC
Quarantined Iowa Couple Treated for Tuberculosis
Betten and his wife contracted tuberculosis and were quarantined starting December 17 1999. Pulmonologist Douglas Hornick oversaw care at University Hospitals TB Chest Clinic with DOT by Cathy Jarrett. Betten’s contagious period ended after four weeks, treatment continues six months with reduced meds. wife quarantined four days. The couple now receive meds at the Burlington county health office and expect improvement despite headaches and hives. Betten remains unsure how they contracted TB.
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University Hospitals TB Chest Clinic
Betten
Des Moines County Health Department
Cathy Jarrett
Hornick
Bettens
Burlington
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