Community health events and classes listed across Cedar Rapids area
Health brief details flu shot clinics at Econofoods Marion Drug Town and other sites. Blood drives at American Legion Marengo Lindale Mall Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with dates November 11. Scheduled childbirth classes prenatal nutrition and infant care sessions at Mercy Iowa City St Luke's Cedar Rapids. Red Cross courses CPR pregnancy weight management and fitness classes across Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Manchester with registration numbers.
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Econofoods
51St St
Cedar Rapids
Drug Town
Seventh St
Marion
Falcon Civic Center
Central City
Kmart
Wal-Mart
29Th Ave
American Legion
Marengo
Lindale Mall
Silver Pines
36Th Ave
Old Capitol Town Center
Iowa City
Grant Wood Area
Rockwell Dr
Mercy
Helen G. Nassif
Women’s and Children’s Health
St. Luke's Hospital
Mercy Medical Center
Mercytowa City
Golden Age Activity Center
Manchester
Foot screenings set for St. Luke's
St. Luke's Diabetes Center hosts its fifth annual foot screening open to all. The 10 to 15 minute exams check for ulcerations circulatory and sensory issues and nail toe and foot deformities to prevent infections and amputations among diabetics and others interested in foot care. Dr. Eugene Nassif notes 16 million diabetics in the U S and 87 000 annual non trauma lower extremity amputations.
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Shirley Ruedyhe
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Diabetes Center
United States
St. Luke's
Eugene Nassif
Foot screenings offered at St Luke's Diabetes Center in Cedar Rapids
Screenings run 8 a.m. to noon on November 16 at St Luke's Diabetes Center 810 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids. Call by November 13 to schedule. Experts urge daily foot checks for diabetics and note 50 to 80 percent of issues are preventable through early detection and education.
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Mercy Fitness Center
Town & Country Shopping Center
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center
Blue Room
St. Luke’s Center For Health and Well-Being
First Ave
St. Luke’s Diabetes Center
Women’s Center
Nassif
Hollingsworth
Randy Dostal
Cedar Rapids’ Kennedy High School
Dostal
42Nd Street
The
Gazette
P.O
3Rd Ave
Sonablate 500: Ultrasound scalpel awaiting FDA clearance
Indiana University researchers unveil the Sonablate 500 a focused ultrasound device that beams high frequency waves to heat and ablate diseased tissue while using lower frequency waves to provide 3D imaging for precise pinpoint surgery. Awaiting FDA clearance for enlarged prostates it could later target tumors and other conditions.
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Los Angeles Times
Indiana University
Indianapolis
Narendra Sanghvi
Food and Drug Administration
Schools push fitness tech to combat youth obesity
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City schools use program data and wellness initiatives to boost student activity. Educators emphasize individualized PE plans, brain food during tests, and district partnerships to expand the Well-Year Resolution program to more elementary schools. Obesity remains a concern across grade levels and high schools.
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Codie Weeks
Franklin Middle School
Joe McGillicuddy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
McGillicuddy
Hutcheson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Hiawa
Seizure Education Seminar Promises Control and Hope
The Seizures and Epilepsy Education Program, winner of five national awards, offers a two day event at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids on November 23 and 24 from 9am to 6pm. Registration is $79 for individuals and $119 for families with limited seating.
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Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
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Mercytown City
St. Luke’s Nutrition Center
Mercy Medical Plaza
McAuley Room
Caprisa Mabie
Mercy Iowa City
First Baptist Church
Northland Ave
Christy Lavigne
St. Luke’s
Graphic
Paul
F Sports Medicina
FDA
Gary Hollingsworth
West High
Heather. McElvain
Gazettecommunications.com
the Gazette
Hesliday Recipe Contest
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