Cedar Rapids family raises funds for lead safety expert
After learning their children had high blood lead levels, a Cedar Rapids family organized fundraising to bring Tamara Rubin, executive director of the Lead Safe America Foundation, to Cedar Rapids for a safety initiative. Tens of thousands of Ukrainians denounced a government U turn toward Russia in Europe.
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Lead Safe America Foundation
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Cedar Rapids launching push to house 125 homeless families
A Cedar Rapids effort aims to move 125 homeless families from crisis to stability between now and 2017. The plan to expand shelter access and wraparound services targets housing placement, case management, and ongoing support through community partners.
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Cedar Rapids
College football season of drama and surprises
A sports feature frames this college football season as a reality TV style saga marked by dysfunction, rapid conclusions that prove false, and constant drama, promising an entertaining Page 1B read.
Hospitals expand access through technology telemedicine care rise
Madi son Arnold, 90, uses home telehealth gear in Marion to transmit daily vitals to Unity Point Health staff in Cedar Rapids. Telehealth coordinator Cathy Bales reviews data, adjusting medications to prevent hospitalization and monitor heart conditions.
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the Gazette
Madison Arnold
Marion
UnityPoint Health
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cathy Bales
Cedar Rapids
Bales
Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s Hospital
Arnold
Cedar
New differential response paths for child abuse in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Human Services will implement a two track differential response system on Jan 1 2014. One track addresses imminent danger with traditional investigation while the other offers diverse services to strengthen families and prevent future abuse. The reform, backed by federal act and state law, aims to better support victims and keep children safe.
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Amy McCoy
Iowa
McCoy
Terry Branstad
Diplomatic breakthrough curbs Iran’s nuclear activity
In Geneva Iran and six powers reached an interim deal to curb Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for initial sanctions relief. The accord drew support from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei while drawing denouncement from Israel and some U.S. lawmakers. President Obama praised the pact and reassured Israel of U.S. resolve.
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