FreshStart quit smoking program expands with registrations
The Linn County unit of the American Cancer Society announces a third FreshStart session as part of Kirkwood Community College's program. Registration opens today for sessions at St. Luke's Hospital October 5 7 12 and 14 at 630 PM with Madalyn Stone nursing lead. A Shellsburg Library session will run October 7 12 14 and 19 at 630 PM under Angie Turner supervision. Fees are 10 dollars with call lines 1 800 332 8833 or 369 5412.
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Shellsburg Public Library
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Linn County
American Cancer Society
St. Luke's
Madalyn Stone
Angie Turner
Shellsburg
Free Heart Disease Talk Tonight At First Trust Bank
A public program on heart disease risk factors and treatments is set for tonight at 8 in the First Trust and Savings Bank community room in Des Moines. Moderated by Dr. David Rater, speakers include Dr. Helmet Schrott from the University of Iowa and Tom Smith of Mercy Hospital.
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Don Hornstein
Anne Voigts
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Iowa City
St. Luke’s
Mercy Hospital
First Trust and Savings Bank
First Ave
David Rater
Helmet Schrott
Tom Smith
Linn County
American Heart ‘Association
Des Moines
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Iowa
Shrine Hospital
Minneapolis
Ellis Monk
CPR gathering set for October 9 in Cedar Rapids
A statewide CPR symposium for instructors trainers and promoters is scheduled at Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel on October 9. Topics include new techniques intervention therapy for myocardial infarction and CPR legal implications. Registration costs 17.50 with 3 extra for nursing CEU credit. CEH credits available for EMTs. Contact Pat Mack SE Iowa EMS Council Oakdale Hospital Oakdale Iowa 52319 or call 1 319 354 7818.
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Stouffer's
Five Sea ‘Sons
Pat Mack
Iowa Ems Council
Oakdale Hospital
Oakdale
Iowa
Sears ad lists NBR 8099 steam carpet cleaner
The September 22 advertisement highlights a steam type carpet cleaner model NBR 8099 with a correct spray pattern and product details. An apology is included for any inconvenience in the notice.
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Sears
NBR
Sight Restored via Groundbreaking Corneal Surgery
Richard Garmer, 29, of Des Moines, underwent refractive keratomilensis at Instituto Barraquer in Bogota to correct myopia, becoming the first American to have both corneas sliced, frozen, ground, thawed and stitched back. The $1500 per eye procedure, still experimental, aims to reduce corneal curvature and restore vision without glasses. doctors note risks and limited availability.
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New York
Richard Garmer
Des Moines
Bogota
Colombia
Garmer
Law
Instituto Barraquer
Jose Barraquer
United States
Casimir Swinger
Beth Israel Hospital
Swinger
Barraquer
Louisiana
California
Babies with heart defects face deadly lung infection risk
Boston doctors report that about 1 percent of infants have congenital heart disease and up to half may contract respiratory syncytial virus in their first year. The study notes nosocomial transmission risk and suggests keeping these babies out of hospitals during winter.
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