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Thursday, August 3, 2006

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Stem Cells
When President Bush vetoed legislation on embryonic stem cell usage, it was closely watched here in Northeast Ohio. The region boasts some of the world leaders in advanced stem cell research, and the impact of politics on science could be profound. We'll look at what goes on here in the region regarding Stem Cell research, and discuss what Ohio stands to lose if legislation blocks dollars needed for advancement. Among our guests is Dr. Stanton Gerson, chief of the division of hematology/oncology in the Department of Medicine at CASE Western Reserve University.

Home Repair Resource Center
For a woman who is sole head of house, managing some home repairs can be a challenge. We'll profile the Home How-To for Women program, a series designed to give women homeowners the confidence and experience to take charge of the maintenance needs of their homes. Photo courtesy of the Home Repair Resource Center

Home Repair Resource Center

Smart & Sober
This week on Ideas, we will preview Smart & Sober, a program based on a series of town hall meeting conducted this year by Ohio's First Lady Hope Taft. The town halls brought teens, parents and expert together to discuss the problem of underage drinking.
Smart & Sober

New Health Care Services
The health care industry accounts for $1.5 trillion of business in the U.S. But who can really put a value on health? It's important to every one of us - so important, that consumers are demanding new and different health care and finding it. From the cushy to the economical, new health care services are sprouting up all around the country. ideastream's Elaine Falk reports on two of these trends that have just arrived in Northeast Ohio:

"Boutique" doctors. It's a doctors office with a long list of perks, but it also has a heftier price tag. Now, for a membership fee, patients can have a "boutique" doctor that not only provides V.I.P. service, but promises 24-hour access, complete with his or her personal cell phone number.

Stop-n-shop. While some health care consumers are looking for luxury, others want health care that can fit their budget. Mini medical clinics have sprouted up at supermarkets in the Akron area offering service for a fraction of the price. But not everybody is a fan. Find out why on the next Ideas.

Quick Clinic

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