New Medical Training Embraces Active Learning
The UW School of Medicine rolls out a hands on curriculum with first and second year students performing exams and taking histories in hospitals. The WWAML program links Wyoming Alaska Montana and Idaho for shared medical education while Gonzaga joins Spokane. First year students start wearing white coats and shadow doctors one day each week improving bedside manners and patient communication.
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Suzanne Allen
UW School of Medicine
Alex Martinez
WWAML
Wyoming
Alaska
Montana
Idaho
Gonzaga University
Spokane
WSU
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Martinez
Harborview
Washington
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Moses Lake
Pediatricians urge flu shot over nasal spray for all ages
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges no FluMist use this year after studies show nasal spray offers little protection and vaccine should be given by injection. Pregnant women and caregivers are advised to vaccinate, as maternal protection can pass to babies. Two inactivated-virus vaccines will be used this season.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Cancer Can't Beat Kathie Faine in Cedar Rapids
Kathy Faine, 63, of Cedar Rapids, a longtime supporter of the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer, is featured in the first installment of a three part series on living with cancer.
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Kathy Faine
Cedar Rapids
Kathie’s battle with breast cancer inspires local walk
Kathie, diagnosed stage 1 in 1992 then later with stage 4 bone metastases, shares her journey from mastectomy to ongoing treatment. The Especially for You breast cancer walk in Eastern Iowa raises funds for free mammograms and care, with registration open through October 5 for the Sunday, October 9 event.
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Alliant Energy
Iowa
Especially Foryourace.org
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