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Iowa nursing homes cited for bed bugs, abuse, unexplained injuries • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Iowa nursing homes cited for bed bugs, abuse, unexplained injuries • Iowa Capital Dispatch

[ad_1] Several state-licensed nursing homes are facing fines due to recent findings of bed bugs, resident abuse, unexplained broken bones and medication errors. The violations are tied to recent facility inspections performed by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing, which oversees health care facilities in Iowa. One of the largest fines, for $6,250, was imposed against the Fort Dodge Health and Rehabilitation Center for failing to adequately respond to a resident’s health issues caused by bed bugs. According to inspectors, a female resident of the […]

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Bed bugs becoming more common in homes this summer, Arkansans say

Bed bugs becoming more common in homes this summer, Arkansans say

[ad_1] LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This summer, people have been searching for bed bug bites just as often as they do for tick bites, according to Google Trends. And it’s for a reason, as Arkansans are seeing more problems with the pest. Command Pest Control said they had quadrupled their calls regarding bed bugs compared to last year. The exterminators see many bed bugs along the crevices in the walls or lying low in bed sheets. Bed bugs transfer mainly through travel, and after the pandemic, more […]

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How to spot asthma symptoms, and triggers in Milwaukee homes

How to spot asthma symptoms, and triggers in Milwaukee homes

[ad_1] Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease with a profound, and not fully appreciated, impact. It is particularly perilous to children — and, more specifically, children of color.  Uncontrolled pediatric asthma consistently ranks within the top three causes of emergency department visits in Milwaukee. Asthma control is easier to achieve in affluent communities. However, in low-income areas, where substandard housing and low health literacy are common, poorly controlled asthma regularly leads to missed school and work days, and has the potential to cause permanent lung damage. The Journal Sentinel gathered information from […]

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