Sarah Ledger of Mount Pleasant is a physician with Henry County Health Center. Unfortunately, the local obstetrics department is closing. As rural Iowa becomes less safe for pregnant women, new moms and babies, Dr. Ledger discusses the health care challenges.
Another tragedy like the death of teenager Natalie Finn could happen unless Iowa’s child-protection workers are given the resources and support they need, according to the State Ombudsman.
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On Feb. 13, Iowa Senate Republicans approved legislation to take away rights currently in the Iowa Constitution. Sen. Janet Petersen called it a failure to protect moms and babies, especially in light of the many maternity ward closings.
A bipartisan group of senators filed a bill to protect Iowans who own manufactured homes. The House filed a companion bill, which will get its first public hearing on Monday.
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Gov. Reynolds’ tax plan is another massive cut for wealthy Iowans that will drain funds from state priorities, and damage our mental health system.
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DMACC nursing students recently demonstrated their skills for legislators, and shared the challenges they see in Iowa’s health care system.
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There are few things more important than the future of our children. As legislators, we need to reflect that in our work at the State Capitol.
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Did you know that neuro-psychiatric conditions can result from a simple streptococcal infection? While most of us would not panic to hear our child had strep throat, for some kids, that infection leads to a much more serious condition.
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Iowa’s state universities are engines for growth by educating our workforce, advancing research and providing businesses with services they need. One example is UNI’s Additive Manufacturing Center.
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An expert on child abuse spoke at the Statehouse Jan. 27, describing why Iowa ranks among the worst states for protecting kids from child abuse.
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