Tips for Helping Children Learn Reading's Importance
Speech language pathologist Connie Larsen outlines early literacy foundations from infancy to elementary school. The piece emphasizes daily language exposure, interactive reading, and multilingual activities, with contact details for further questions.
Health Notes and Support Groups and Donations in Iowa
A roundup of health events and support groups in the Cedar Rapids area. Includes free child car seat inspection at Saturn of Cedar Rapids, Chronic Respiratory Disease and hepatitis C groups at St. Luke's, a breast cancer group, and a pain support gathering at Washington County Hospital. Also mentions MS expert event at Cedar Rapids Public Library and donation drives for the Russian Birth Project with items accepted through May 13.
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Saturn
Cedar Rapids
Boyson
St. Luke's Hospital
Michael March
St. Luke’s
St. Luke's Women's Care
St. Luke’s Women’s
Washington County
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
American Chronic Pain Association
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Beems Auditorium
Patricia Coyle
Eric Simons
Fifth Avenue Medical
10Th St. SE
Iowa School of Classical Midwifery
Kalona
Prairiewoods
Prairiewoods Renewal Center
Hiawatha
Hugh Smith
Depressed Anonymous
Barbat
Carol Annat
Foot fracture signals early osteoporosis, study finds
A study of 21 patients with small foot fractures shows nine had osteoporosis and ten were rapidly losing bone. Dr. Rodney L. Tomczak of Ohio State University presented the finding at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons meeting, noting early detection could spare hip fractures.
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Chicago Tribune
Rodney L. Tomczak
Ohio State University
The
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Area lymphedema treatment options in Cedar Rapids Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Iowa City area offers various lymphedema treatments. St Luke's Therapy Plus uses a lymph drainage massage akin to Vodder but the Vedder system is being explored. Mercy Medical Center considers conventional care and may expand programs. UI Hospitals directs patients to compression garments and pumps via Fittings Unlimited. Medical equipment is sometimes covered by insurers, while massage is less so.
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Shirley Ruedy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Cindy Bertels
St. Luke’s Therapy
First Ave
Bertels
St. Luke's Us
Kay Jackson
the Women’s Center
Mercy Medical Center
Mercy
University of Iowa Hospitals
UIHC
Kevin Jensen
Midwest
Lymphedema Relief Advances and Ongoing Cure Gap
The article outlines that lymphedema cannot be cured though relief is achievable. It highlights Complex Decongestive Manual Lymphatic Drainage as a key treatment, plus compression garments, activity mods, and home massage. Pumps, exercise, and cautious surgical decisions also influence management.
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Dorval
Moeller
Rios
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