Wellmark grants aid Iowa health projects in seven counties
The Wellmark Foundation approved 333 858 in grants to seven Iowa projects at its board meeting. Higher Plain Inc West Branch received 87 810 for Beyond low mood tools for collaboration in Cedar County. University of Iowa Foundation Iowa City got 60 340 for Diabetes Prevention and 50 000 for an Internet based Integrated Program for Global Cardiovascular Risk Management.
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Wellmark grants total 7.34 million to Iowa groups
The Wellmark Foundation awarded multiple grants to Iowa and South Dakota groups including eGuthrie County Hospital Foundation for pediatric education $20 670 Healthy Henry County Communities for lunch room nutrition $35 034 the Iowa Chronic Care Consortium planning grant $42 500 Hispanic Community Outreach Program $37 504 and two dedicated grants The Iowa Medical Society $48 755 for early childhood obesity and the Iowa Department of Human Services $100 000 for Hawks enrollment process improvement The foundation has awarded more than $7 34 million to 169 organizations since 1997
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Iowa Medical Society
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Iowa Department of Human Services
Wellmark Inc
South Dakota
Think About It ads warn Linn County youths on underage drinking
The Underage Drinking Coalition of Linn County started a Think About It campaign in Cedar Rapids. It uses billboards flyers and public service announcements to warn about legal penalties and health risks of underage alcohol use and offers parents tips for safe parties.
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Linn County
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Area Substance Abuse Council
Rec Center keeps $2 child care fee despite request
Williamsburg council rejected a proposal to end the $2 charge for child-care services during fitness classes. Council member Marcia Greiner argued merging it into memberships would be unfair to nonusers, noting the fee is cheaper than standard babysitting.
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Traci Eckenrod
Recreation Center
Eckenrod
Marcia Greiner
Greiner
Local Iowa City Public Safety Log Highlights
Public safety notes from Eastern Iowa show Tyler Colin Wilson, 24, of 639 S Dodge St Iowa City cited after 2 32 a m Sunday incident at Prentiss and Linn. A separate Saturday report records a gas line overpressure at 251 N Capitol St. Medical calls count six and false alarms three.
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Gazette Contact Details in Iowa City Story Tip
The Gazette invites story ideas from readers in Iowa City. Contact Shelley in Gazette Communications at 319 339 3162 or email shelley cehler gazette communications com for information.
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Johnson County considers revising mental health supervisor job
Johnson County Board of Supervisors weighs a proposed change to the Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services Department clinical supervisor job description to address regulatory updates and case management supervision. Elaine Sweet notes the 1 to 17 ratio now rises toward max with a new supervisor, and pay remains unchanged. The item heads to May 20 formal approval.
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Johnson County
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Pakistani educator learns from Iowa schools and culture
Parveen from Pasrur Punjab visits Iowa City area schools including City High and West Liberty Elementary, noting large modern campuses and teaching methods. She observes gender education shifts in Pakistan under Musharraf and hopes to bring back resources, planning future return as she promotes women’s safety awareness from Mercy Iowa City conference.
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