MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2018  |  IN THIS ISSUE
Jason Knight
Access to mental health services, particularly for children and young adults, is a growing concern for many Iowa families and communities. A new counseling practice in Coralville employs a unique business model that not only serves current needs - including Medicaid and Medicare clients - but also helps prepare the next generation of counselors and psychotherapists.

Co-founded earlier this year by Jason Knight and Zara Wanlass, the Alli ("ally") Center's mission is to provide high quality psychotherapy services to Iowa City, Coralville and surrounding communities while contributing to the success of new practitioners entering the field.

"It's not a business model we've seen elsewhere," stated Mr. Knight, a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), "but we believe it's sustainable and is the right thing to do.

"We will be offering critical workforce training to newly graduated practitioners, which will result in more Iowans prospering in health care careers and more professionals available to meet client needs. Just as important, we are committed to serving Medicaid clients, who often have difficulty locating providers who accept government insurance."

In Iowa, Mr. Knight explained, each new Masters of Social Work graduate (LMSW) must complete 4,000 hours - roughly two years - of supervised work in a group practice to qualify for the higher-level LISW licensing. In the Alli Center model, Medicaid patients will receive therapy from LMSWs, whose work will be supervised by the more experienced LISWs, who will see a mix of publicly and privately insured clients. In addition to the required supervision, Alli Center will provide a livable wage, benefits and other forms of job training.

"We will function almost like a medical residency program," Mr. Knight stated. "Once our LMSW team members have completed their supervised training, they will be ready to take the next step in their careers, perhaps choosing to join another group practice or set up on their own. As that time approaches, we'll talk about their goals, educate them about best business practices and help them thrive in whatever direction they wish to go."

For more information about the Alli Center, visit www.alli-center.com .
Together! Healthy Linn is working on completing the new iteration of the Linn County Community Health Assessment which will identify the priority health needs, barriers and assets that affect the community.

The Community Health Assessment process begins with a Community Themes and strengths Assessment. This assessment focuses on gathering the thoughts, opinions and perceptions of community members in order to understand which health issues are important to the community. In order to gather input from the community, a survey was developed.

The survey for community members (people who live, work, worship, or go to school in Linn County) is available at http://bit.ly/LinnHealthSurvey2018 . Complete this survey by July 1. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.

Many different organizations are involved in Together! Healthy Linn's Community Themes and Strengths Assessment, ranging from hospitals and clinics, not-for-profits and government agencies. These organizations are working together to oversee and complete the assessment. Once the assessment is complete, this community information will be used to identify community health priorities, which will be put into the Linn County Community Health Improvement Plan.

To learn more about Together! Healthy Linn and stay informed about the assessment and opportunities to get involved, go to
http://bit.ly/TogetherHealthyLinn.

Kathy Teeselink
Long-time volunteer Kelly Teeselink will serve as the executive director of Girls of the Run of Eastern Iowa, a non-profit serving local girls with a fun, experience-based curriculum which integrates running, the organization's board of directors announced last week.

"As a volunteer coach, I've seen first-hand how this program positively impacts everyone involved," Ms. Teeselink stated in a press release. "I wish I'd had access to a program like Girls on the Run as a young girl to help me overcome challenges and shape how I view myself and my body. I am incredibly honored and excited I get to work full-time to help bring our program to more girls so they also can realize their limitless potential through the power of running."  

For 14 seasons as a volunteer, she witnessed the power of Girls on the Run to inspire young women to be joyful, healthy and confident. Professionally, Ms. Tesselink most recently served as the marketing coordinator for the University of Iowa's Recreational Services, where she worked with programs geared to adults and youth. Previously she worked in community relations for the non-profit Tanager Place.

The board of directors invites the public to a reception for Ms. Teeselink from 5-7 p.m. June 28 at MidWestOne Bank's One Place at Riverfront Crossings, 500 S. Clinton St., Iowa City.

The Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa chapter, celebrating its 10th anniversary year, serves hundreds of third-eighth grade girls at about three dozen sites in Johnson, Linn, Jefferson, Buchanan, Iowa and Washington counties.
Health Transitions Clinic at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa is hosting a free introductory seminar at 7 p.m. June 7 in the Community Room at PCI Medical Pavilion, 202 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids.

The program helps those who are overweight, and dealing with medical issues that accompany the condition, including: type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, back pain, heart disease, osteoarthritis, depression and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The 10-month program offers guidance from a physician and dietitian, monthly check-ins, support meetings and tools to track progress.

Since its inception, Health Transitions Clinic has helped more than 500 people lose 15,000 total pounds and end their dependence on medications and insulin.

The process starts with an understanding of what dietary changes are necessary, implementing those changes, coupled with simultaneous changes in medications. Close monitoring of weight, blood pressure and blood sugar are necessary through this process. After initial weight loss, the team helps participants transition to an active lifestyle and develop a new diet they can maintain and enjoy. This program is specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and those at risk for developing diabetes.

To learn more about Health Transitions Clinic and to RSVP for the free seminar, go to
http://healthtransitionsclinic.com
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Sean Williams
In this month's health care column, new Mercy Iowa City CEO Sean Williams urges new graduates to consider careers in the health care field.

Graduation season is upon us as thousands of young people complete their studies and move on to the next chapter in their lives. In Iowa City, the excitement is especially palpable with students completing undergraduate and graduate degrees, and many more graduating soon from our area high schools.

I remember my own educational life passages, from high school in the Quad Cities, college in Dubuque and graduate school in Des Moines. Each celebration of finishing years of study led to the next chapter, each one refining my interests and directing me ultimately toward my career.

As in most areas of life, you need to go back before you go forward. Going back means understanding who you are and why you are here. With that knowledge you can start to think about where you should go.

It is common to confuse your vocation with your career, which can lead to dissatisfaction and frustration. In my case my vocation is to be a husband and father, and my career is there to support my vocation. For me, wrapping all of this in my Catholic faith gives me both a foundation to stand on and high ideals to strive for.

It wasn't my initial intention to become a health care executive, but I learned over time that this career would allow me to use the skills I enjoy most and to do meaningful work through them.

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June 5
Websites: You're Doing It Wrong, by Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, 8-9:15 a.m., Economic Alliance, 501 First St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Learn how to infuse new ideas into your website that will help transform your brand's intent and communication to customers. Free. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/2HWHqrp.
 
Best Digital Tools Seminar, by Hills Bank & Trust, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hills Bank, 3905 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids. Joshua McNary of McNary Marketing will share his suggestions for getting more done in less time with new digital tools. Free. For more information and to register, visit conta.cc/2wjUIJ0.
 
On the Menu: Managing Your Brand, by Marion Chamber of Commerce and SCORE, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Marion City Hall, 1225 Sixth Ave., Marion. This quarterly lunch-and-learn series with SCORE will feature a topic expert from the community and networking time. Free to for Marion Chamber members, $10 for non-members. For more information, visit bit.ly/2rsXGFl.
 
Iowa City Roundtable, by Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, noon-1 p.m., India Cafe, 227 E. Washington St., Iowa City. Roundtables are social lunches over the noon hour. All are invited to network and keep up-to-date with chamber and community events. Free for members. Call the chamber at (319) 337-9637 if interested and not a member.
 
June 5-7
Taking Care of Business Conference, by Iowa Association of Business and Industry, all day, Coralville Marriott, 300 E. Ninth St., Coralville. ABI's Taking Care of Business Conference is Iowa's premier business conference, bringing together industry leaders to learn, network and share ideas on how to grow and strengthen Iowa's business climate.Tickets starting at $795. For more information or to register, visit iowaabi.org.
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The Cedar Rapids Police Department is hoping the public can help identify two burglary suspects. On May 8 at approximately 3:58 a.m. an individual entered Coin Kleen Laundromat, 3232 Center Point Road NE, and caused damage to an arcade game and vending machine. The suspect left the business with money and items from the vending machine. Thirty minutes later, two men entered Soapy Waters, 2133 Wiley Boulevard SW, and tried to break into locked coin boxes on washing machines. One of the suspects was caught on surveillance video in both break-ins. Citizens who can identify the individuals in the surveillance photographs are encouraged to call the Cedar Rapids Police Department at (319) 286-5409 or Linn County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CS-CRIME (272-7463) or text CRIMES (274637) and in the message/subject, type 5227 and your tip.

Many of us think of summer as a time to have fun, go on vacations, or maybe hang out at the pool. What we don't often think of is how many local families may be struggling to provide their children with lunch during these months. Because they're not in school, over 12,000 children in the Cedar Rapids Metro area may find themselves hungry this summer, according to the Department of Education. Horizons is hosting free meals over the lunch hour for children 18 and under at seven public locations.
The meals are prepared daily by Horizons and will be served at most locations Monday through Friday from June 4 until August 22. Each meal meets USDA nutrition requirements. They serve 150 kids a day through the free meals program, with the goal of reaching youth who might otherwise receive free or reduced price lunches at school. "I think a lot of people sometimes get the impression that food insecurity is something that is distant or removed from them," said Sofia Mehaffey, director of Community Health and Nutrition at Horizons. "We do have people who are working to stretch that food budget right here in Cedar Rapids."
 
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CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Terry Swails'  Weather First Forecast
 
The week will start off calm and comfortable, but summer weather will return. It will be sunny and warm today with temperatures near 80 this afternoon. Humidity will be low and there will be a bit of breeze out of the west. A warm front will lift north tonight and may spark a few showers in far northern Iowa. This will usher in warmer and more humid air for the rest of the week. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s Tuesday through Friday and humidity will be rising. There will be a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning Wednesday night through Saturday. There is still uncertainty on the exact placement of storms right now.