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Important Monkeypox Update
The JAMA News update on Monkeypox has been published recently and provides important information about all aspects of the current upbreak.
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What About the Deer?
I saw a very thoroughly researched article the other day about the issue of deer population management in Little Village, a monthly news and culture magazine. You get an idea of the conflict between deer and people when you read the title of the article, which contains the gentle term, “Rats with hooves.” I was…
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Iowa State Fair Starts August 11, 2022
The Iowa State Fair runs from August 11-22, 2022. Get tickets, see the schedule, watch out for the heat!
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Holes in Our Heads
I remember getting a trephination of my fingernail a long time ago when I was working as a surveyor’s assistant. We were out taking elevation shots with a level and a rod measuring the depth of sewer pipes. This required us to remove the manhole covers, which are very heavy. I got one of my…
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CDC Information on What We Need to Know About Monkeypox
Follow the CDC Need to Know Link for information about Monkeypox.
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Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Gets CDC Green Light
The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine was approved by the CDC a few days ago. University of Iowa Health Care was one of the sites in the multi-site Phase 3 trial. The vaccine is not based on mRNA technology; it uses a more traditional method similar to the flu vaccine, which is familiar to more people.
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Paying Attention to What Matters
This is just a quick shout-out to the Iowa City Fire Department (Iowa City Fire Engine 4 and Engine 1) and the Johnson County ambulance service for their outstanding rescue of a person who suffered a cardiac arrest recently. It was reported in the news and the city of Iowa City wrote a great story…
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New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Starts Today!
The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number is available starting today. Iowa is with the program and you can read more about it at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach website. You can also learn more at the 988 Lifeline web page.
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Thoughts on the GuideLink Center Incident
The attack a few days ago by what was most likely a mentally ill person on staff at the recently opened GuideLink Center in Iowa City reminded me of what may appear to be disparate views by mental health professionals on the link between mental illness and mass violence perpetrators. The GuideLink incident involved a…
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UFO Sighted in Iowa So Break Out Your Tin Foil Hats!
Did you see the breaking news about a UFO sighting in Iowa in the last couple of days? You better get up to date because you don’t want to get caught in the tractor beam along with the cows. Get your tin foil hats. Sena and I are not sure what to make of the…
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