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Submitted My Two Cents on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Proposal to Minimize the Importance of the Delirium Diagnosis Code
I found out that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to reclassify the diagnosis code for delirium, making it less serious than encephalopathy. Many clinicians are challenging it and organizations of consultation-liaison psychiatrists and the like, including me, don’t understand or agree with the plan. Even though I’m a retired C-L…
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Stamp Out Hunger NALC Food Drive 2024!
Hey, it’s that time of year again; the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) food drive. Learn more about it at this link.
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New Iowa City Public Art Announcement!
There’s a new installment of public art coming soon and the Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee announcement is just in. What’s really cool is the new Google map showing where all the public art is located. The new art showcase is seeking applications from artists for works that will be displayed at 8 community…
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Reminder: NAMIWalk Johnson County Today
Reminder: NAMIWalk Johnson County today at Terry Trublood Recreation Area. Registration starts at 8:30 AM.
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Yet Another Study Affirming Stair Climbing Is Great Exercise!
There is yet another study showing that climbing stairs is great exercise and could help you live longer. It’s not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal, but it was presented at the recent scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Preventive Cardiology. Conclusions were that, compared with not climbing stairs, doing so was…
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Reminder: NAMIWalks May 4, 2024 in Iowa City
Don’t forget to register for the Johnson and Linn County NAMIWalks on May 4, 2024. See registration and location info below:
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Carver College of Medicine Health Sciences Research Day!
Heads up! The Carver College of Medicine Health Sciences Research Day is on April 26, 2024. The event is open to the public. Find your way to the Medical Research Facility (MERF) by google map.
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The University of Iowa Role in the Science Behind Psilocybin for Psychiatric Treatment
On April 9, 2024, the University of Iowa educational podcast, Rounding@Iowa presented a discussion about the study of the use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric and addiction disorders. You can access the podcast below. The title is “Psilocybin Benefits and Risks.” The format involves an interview by Dr. Gerard Clancy, MD, Senior Associate…
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Earth Day April 22, 2024
Just a reminder, Monday April 22, 2024 is Earth Day. The theme is get rid of plastic waste.
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KCCK Big Mo News and More
Well, ever since last fall, the Iowa jazz and blues radio station KCCK has been available only on channel 88.3 FM on our radio dial. Channel 106.9 has been out for months. We just found out that 106.9 is now working again and has been for over 3 weeks. It has been a translator channel…
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