Ransom Memorial sales tax on ballot Nov 8 examined
Column outlines how one half cent sales tax funds at Ransom Memorial Hospital have been used from Jan 1, 1993 to Aug 31, 1994. Reports $1,082,929 received, $621,000 for routine expenses and loans, $32,000 repaid to endowment, $180,000 for new equipment, and cash flow improvements. Hospital projects current obligations under control but seeks continued tax to build a safety net and fund future programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Oczins
Ransom Memorial Hospital
A. L. Cook
Bob Bregant
S. Main
Ottawa
Safe Halloween costume tips from Children Mercy Hospital
Pediatric emergency specialist Laura Fitzmaurice offers practical safety guidance for Halloween costumes. Use bright colors with reflective tape, flame resistant materials, avoid oversized outfits and long capes, ensure proper mask fit or makeup, secure hats, use non sharp props, and pick sturdy shoes for trick or treating to keep the holiday fun and safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Fitzmaurice
Children’s Mercy Hospital
Mammography screening and women's health awareness month
Ransom Memorial Hospital urges early breast cancer detection during October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The piece outlines risks, guidelines from the American Cancer Society, and promotes RMH mammography services with no physician referral needed in October. It notes high lifetime risk, benefits of self exams, and easy access at RMH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Kaub
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Ctober
American Cancer Society
RMH
American College of Radiologists
FDA
Ransom
Homicide rate for teens climbs amid guns and gangs
The homicide rate for males aged 15 to 19 rose from 13 to 33 per 100 000 between 1985 and 1991, driven by drug gangs recruiting youths and greater gun use. CDC notes the era's violence shifted from fists to firearms and experts urge removing guns from youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
David Satcher
Centers For Disease Prevention and Control
CDC
Alfred Blumstein
Heinz School of Public Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
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