When Does Careless Parenting Become Child Abuse
An Iowa reader questions where discipline ends and abuse begins citing a boxing event for children and suggesting that serious harm or second-hand smoke in the home could constitute abuse. The writer notes physicians must report abuse and discusses varying perceptions across cases.
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Child abuse debate and risky child-rearing questions
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans question medical treatment of a coughing baby and broader parenting dangers. The writer asks when car rides, bike baskets, seat belts, and discipline constitute abuse and who should intervene.
Stay healthy to curb rising health care costs in Iowa
Dagmar Munn of Cedar Rapids highlights Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital and others adopting employee wellness programs. She cites corporate efforts at Xerox, AT&T, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, noting reduced costs from fitness centers, diet, and quit smoking courses. The piece argues prevention cuts health care expenditures and urges broader adoption.
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