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Story County is considering setting new age requirements for tanning salons, a move a local dermatologist says could prevent cancer.
The proposed tanning ordinance targets tanning facilities that use ultraviolet light and, if passed, would require customers to be over the age of 18. A similar move in Scott County last year received criticism from impacted businesses that, especially around prom and homecoming seasons, see a lot of minors wanting tans.
A stakeholders meeting on the potential requirements will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, virtually due to COVID-19.
“I equate tanning for the skin to smoking to the lungs,” Dr. Tim Hansen, a dermatologist at McFarland Clinic, said. “Every time someone smokes tobacco, there are carcinogens in that smoke that damage the DNA and lung cells, and that can over time lead to lung cancer development.
The Marshall County Reach Out and Read program gifts more than 5,000 books to children each year. The program puts books in the hands of parents and their chi
Iowa counties prepare for latest phase of COVID-19 vaccination Share Updated: 6:25 PM CST Jan 27, 2021 Share Updated: 6:25 PM CST Jan 27, 2021
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Show Transcript NOW THAT MOST HEALTH CARE WORKERS AND LONG TERM CARE RESIDENTS HAVE RECEIVED THEIR COVID 19 SHOTS, IT’S TIME T MOVE INTO THE NEXT PHASE, FIRST RESPONDERS AND IOWANS 65 AND OLDER. IN DALLAS COUNTY THEY HAVE A NEW WEBSITE, DALLAS COUNTY IOWA. GOV WHICH IS WHERE QUALIFIED PEOPLE 65 AND OLDER CAN GO TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. IT LISTS SEVERAL LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE HY-VEE STORES IN WEST DES MOINES AND WAUKEE. THE BEST TIME TO MAKE AN APPOINT ONLINE IS AT NOON FRIDAYS. THAT’S WHEN THE HEALTH DEPT WILL KNOW HOW MANY DOSES IT WILL HAVE FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. DALLAS COUNTY HAS 11,000 RESIDENTS OVER 65, BUT ONLY HAD 700 COVID 19 VACCINATION DOSES LAST WEEK. ONE BIT OF ADVICE? IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE USING THE INTERNET, NOT BE A GOOD OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO CONNECT WITH A TRUSTED
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A radiologist at McFarland Clinic in Ames has authored a book to help people who have a problem with food getting stuck in their esophagus when they eat.
Doug Lake, MD, published the book titled “Esophagus Attack! The 3-Step Method to Enjoy Eating Again,” based on steps he developed due to his own experience with the painful, emotionally taxing medical condition.
Lake s troubles with eating first began Thanksgiving 18 years ago while he was in medical school. He started the day with a Turkey Trot run, a holiday tradition of running a 5K, Lake said.
Lake hadn’t eaten much that day, and by the time the turkey feast rolled around, he was famished. He immediately reached for a piece of dark meat and took a big bite.