Transit workers cancer study faces bias claims and actions
Emmert accused a National Institute study funded by the city of bias and questioned data access for MSDSs. Jewell defended the study as multi faceted and objective, noting 89 of 244 surveys returned and 11 cancers among current or former workers. Recommendations include better ventilation in the Ground Transportation Center break room, smoking restrictions, stress reduction, and vibration control via air ride seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmert
Emmett
Jewell
Worksafe Iowa
Ground Transportation Center
Stampede Death Toll Rises at Mecca Pilgrimage
Eyewitnesses and officials clash over toll as hundreds die in a stampede on a crowded overpass during the Hajj in Mecca. Survivors tied garments into ropes to escape while panic and crowd surges hindered aid and slowed ambulances.
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Mecca
Saudi Arabia
Allah
Osman Taj
Sudan
Islam
Talaat Sharif
Sharif
Taj
Health care reform plans include podiatrists and chiropractors
Area podiatrists and chiropractors seek inclusion in a communitywide health plan. They warn against exclusion and note current referrals. The plan would use PHO style contracts shifting some financial risk to providers, with gatekeeping by primary care physicians and limited role for nurse practitioners under insurance.
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Langfield
Nassif
Douglas Berry
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Chiropractic Society
Noreen Humphrey
Iowa Association of Nurse Practitioners
Humphrey
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Iowa
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National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Eugene Nassif
Podiatric Group
Lorraine Sale
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Belle Empress
Lunceford
Tahoe
Spectrum
Sand ‘N Sky
New West
China
Cas AE
Ted Stores
New York
Warner's
Ball
Playtex
Maidenform
Vanity Fair
Olga
Lorraine
Napier
Southroads
Selec
Baby Boutique
In's
Traverse City
Childr
Nike Activewear
Men's Activewear
Eservice
Children’s
Jantzen & Grand Slam
van Heusen & Arrow
Dover
Oxford
Beco
Babylon
Chartwell
Ames
Panasonic Bread Bakery
Des Moines
Sioux City
Burlington
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