Stepping On fall prevention program expands in Johnson County
The University of Wisconsin based Stepping On course taught by the Visiting Nurses Association of Johnson County aims to improve balance and upper body strength to reduce falls. Administrators expanded access by funding four nurses to teach four sessions yearly and partnering with UI Hospitals and Clinics to refer at risk patients. the next session is scheduled for mid July.
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Iowa City
Visiting Nurses Association of
Johnson County
University of Wisconsin
Iola Feldkamp
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Joyce Eland
Eland
Anne Riley
VNA
Riley
University of Iowa
Feldkamp
Prevent Falls Program Aids Iowa Seniors
Iowa seniors learn home safety steps to prevent falls including lighting, grab bars, and regular checkups. The Stepping On program at Oaknoll in Iowa City nears its end with seven attendees noting vitamin D and calcium importance. Visiting Nurses Association will train facilitators July 26-28 in Iowa City.
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Oakwoll
Iowa City
Party in the Park schedule opens June 8 in Iowa City
The annual Party in the Park series kicks off June 8 at Court Hill Park with Old Capitol String Band at 6:30 p.m. The free outdoor program features varied acts at parks citywide through August 24, with Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre performances on select dates.
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Iowa City
Old Capitol String Band
Court Hill Park
Friendship St
City of
Parks and Recreation Department
Marc and
Brandi Janssen
Kiwanis Park
Teg Dr. Eulenspiegel
Nandita Wernett
North Market Square Park
Fairchild St
Mike Haverkamp
Creekside Park
Seventh Ave
Reno Street Park
Reno St
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Michaela.ramm
Thegazette
Kathy Maxey
Larry Mossman
Mercer Park
Dover St
Yahoo
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E. Jefferson St
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College Green Park
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