Small towns struggle as doctors avoid private practice
A national survey shows physicians seek group settings and better work life, risking care in rural areas. Judith Berger of Medical Resources noted 137 counties lack doctors and a shift toward group practices could help towns attract physicians and shared coverage.
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Boston
Judith Berger
Medical Resources Inc
New England Hospital Association
America
Graduate Educational Medical National Advisory Committee
Washington
Berger
Chicago
Early removal advised for impacted wisdom teeth
Atlanta report cites a study of 15 000 wisdom teeth showing a four fold increase in complications for patients over 24. Dr. Irwin Small and colleagues from Detroit and five surgeons contributed data from 8 000 people over five years, linking earlier extraction to lower nerve injury risk and faster healing.
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United Press International
Atlanta
Irwin Small
Detroit
Small
American Association of
Quitting Smoking Brings Personal Change and Gratitude
The narrator reflects with Glenn on quitting smoking after severe withdrawal and outlines benefits felt physically mentally and financially. They still host smokers but celebrate life without ashes late nights extra trips for cigarettes or hunting for non smoking sections.
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Glenn
Smoking cessation programs in Cedar Rapids area
Four quit programs are listed in Cedar Rapids. Smokenders offers an eight week course at Roosevelt Hotel with a two hour weekly format and a 800 323 1126 contact. Mercy Hospital sponsors Smoke Stoppers starting with an intro meeting and four 90 minute sessions plus weekly maintenance meetings for 100 to 125 dollars. Fresh Start from the American Cancer Society runs four one hour sessions over two weeks with no charge from the society though facility use costs 10 to 15 dollars. call 365 5241. The Seventh Day Adventist Church offers filmed and panel discussions with a five dollar materials fee. contact 393 6127 or Jack Bradley at 319 462 2788 after 4 pm for sessions if interest.
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Cedar Rapids
Smokenders
Roosevelt Hotel
Mercy Hospital
American Cancer Society
Cancer Society
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Jack Bradley
Anamosa
42Nd Street
Edgewood Road
Bradley
Feeding minds not stomachs in college health tips
The piece shares ten practical health tips for students balancing studies and eating. It emphasizes regular exercise, avoiding late night snacks, limiting sugar and salt, choosing lighter dressings, avoiding soft drinks and beer, selecting fresh foods, shopping for real meals, and keeping meals balanced to protect health and academics.
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United States
Europe
Cornell School
Louisiana State University
Louisiana
Health Roundup Tourette Syndrome Meeting Planned
In connection with Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week, Mercy Hospital hosts an informational meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday in Room 11-05. Mercy sponsors a regular support group for patients and families, meeting the second Sunday each month from 2 to 4 p.m. Call 398-6464 for information.
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Mercy Hospital
Mercy
Mercy Hospital Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting
The chronic pain support group sponsored by Mercy Hospital meets from 6 to 7 30 p m Monday in the biogenic therapy department. The free session is open to anyone with chronic pain and is coordinated by a registered nurse with pain management experience. For more information call 398 6490.
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Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital Blood Bank seeks volunteers for weekly blood drive
The Mercy Hospital Blood Bank invites clubs churches and groups to donate blood at no cost. Each Monday from 5 to 8 30 p.m groups of up to 14 can come in together. Advance scheduling is requested contact Barb Moore at 398 6007.
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Mercy Hospital Blood Bank
Blood Bank
Barb Moore
Parenting class offered for new and expectant parents
A tree parenting class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Zone 32 classroom at Mercy Hospital. Open to new or expectant parents. Preregistration is required by calling 398-6904.
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