Mental Health System Under Threat
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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Health care
Nursing students aim to fill health care needs
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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Our children are our future
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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Working together, we can help kids in need
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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Improving health for Iowa moms and babies
Maternal mortality in Iowa has increased at an alarming rate in recent years. Part of the problem: Shrinking health care options and workforce. That’s why we’re proposing the Healthy Moms and Babies Act.
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Committee remarks on SJR 21
Prepared opening remarks to the Senate State Government Committee on SJR 21 by State Sen. Claire Celsi.
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Statement on constitutional amendment on women’s health
More than 30 labor and delivery departments have closed around our state. We have a shortage of obstetricians. Options for prenatal care are shrinking. We should be focusing on these solvable problems.
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2020 Session Must Fix Iowa’s Medical Cannabis Program
Legislators argue for reforms to Iowa’s medical cannabis program in a news conference Nov. 15, 2019.
Add PTSD to Medical Cannabis Program
Iowans with PTSD shouldn’t be denied effective treatments, especially safe alternatives to risky opioids.
Statement on new Human Services chief
Iowans need a leader at the Department of Human Services who will stand up for people instead of for-profit companies.