Meeting the Need By Kevin Fenton, M.D., Ph.D., FFPH, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, CDC (Cross-posted from Health Protection, Perspectives Blog) Last week, CDC awarded $42 million to community-based organizations (CBOs) in cities and communities across the nation to support HIV prevention efforts. This funding puts resources directly in the hands of those with cultural knowledge and local perspective—those who have the best chance to … [Read more...]
FEARLESS WOMEN DAY – August 26, 2010
August 13, 2010 by
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE An annual “Fearless Women Day” is being created in honor of the 90th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment being ratified, which gave Women the Right to Vote. On this day, August 26th, 2010, women from all over the country and Canada, in partnership with eWomenNetwork, with 25,000 members strong, will come together in fearless celebration. Each city will select one woman who will be given a Fearless Women - Susan B. Anthony Award to honor her fearless contribution to the … [Read more...]
Jenny Backus – Healthcare, One Community at a Time.
August 13, 2010 by
For more than 40 years, community health centers have delivered comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients in the communities where they live, regardless of their ability to pay. Each year, over 7,900 Community Health Centers around the country provide high-quality care to nearly 19 million Americans, often as the primary source of care in low-income or rural communities. This week, we are celebrating community health centers, and the critical role they play … [Read more...]
HHS Recovery Updates
August 12, 2010 by
HHS Recovery Updates As of August 6, 2010 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $101.8 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $75.9 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $65.1 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards Savings to States' Prescription Drug (Part D) Costs All the HHS Recovery Weekly Financial and Activities Reports Available Full Reports: HHS Recovery Weekly … [Read more...]
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates
August 4, 2010 by
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates You are subscribed to HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. HHS received $145.7 billion in Recovery Act funds. As of July 30, 2010 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $101.4 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $74.6 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $64.1 billion. Also see: Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State Awards (July … [Read more...]
Let's Move – "I think I can"
July 10, 2010 by
"Let's Read. Let's Move" preps kids to say "I think I can" My first job was teaching school, and I have four kids and nine grandkids. So I know a little bit about reading aloud to children. And I love it. That's why it was such a pleasure to join Secretary of Education Arne Duncan for a "Let's Read. Let's Move" session. We were met by nearly a hundred kids from the Arts and Technology Academy's summer program, and they were great listeners as I read one of my favorites, Platt … [Read more...]
Health Reform – Celebrate Financial Relief for Employers!
June 29, 2010 by
Celebrate! Relief is on it's way....! Today, employers can begin submitting applications for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Created by the Affordable Care Act, this program provides $5 billion in financial assistance to employers, unions and state and local governments to help them maintain coverage for early retirees age 55 and older who are not yet eligible for Medicare. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. … [Read more...]
Food Safety – Father's Day Celebrations!
June 14, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women loving our Women and their Families, shares these Tips for a Safe and Joyful FATHER'S DAY! This week's Feature on: FoodSafety.gov CLICK BELOW FOR 'TIPS' Barbecue basics >> Grilling, smoking, pit roasting >> … [Read more...]
Let's Move! – Cities and Towns
June 14, 2010 by
Earlier this year, when the First Lady announced the initiative to eliminate childhood obesity within a generation, we were aware that it was an ambitious goal. At the White House kickoff, she said, “This isn’t the kind of problem that can be solved overnight, but with everyone working together, it can be solved.” Today, I was in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma seeking to build on that coalition. Speaking at the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual meeting, I challenged nearly 400 mayors present … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama- *Up-Date~~First LADY OBAMA Mothering a Nation!
June 7, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to share this news with the women, mothers and children of our world. Many children and chefs must have enjoyed a Wonderful time last Friday, on the White House Lawn. .......here's a First Lady that truly knows.... HOW to use a Garden. Lady Obama is on the MOVE showing her: 'True Motherhood of a Nation', once again! First Lady Michelle Obama addresses hundreds of chefs from around the country during a “Let’s Move!” … [Read more...]
Affordable Care Act – Seniors meet President Obama – June 8
June 7, 2010 by
Tuesday, June 8, 2010 President Obama and Secretary Sebelius will participate in a National Town Hall with Senior Citizens to discuss the Affordable Care Act. This event will be shown on: WhiteHouse.gov/live. Learn More: Health Reform for American Seniors (PDF). … [Read more...]
U.S.A. – Hurricane Season has Begun
June 2, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women cares for the Women of Our World, and the following LINK will offer anyone in need some amazing sites and tools to prepare for this 2011 HURRICANE SEASON. We have seen so much disaster in our neighbouring countries, as well as our own, so please......GET PREPARED. A Celebration of Women LOVES YOU & CARES as well as the Dept. of Health and Human Services, U.S.A. GET PREPARED: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html … [Read more...]
HHS, Michelle Samplin – National HIV Testing Day (June 27)
June 1, 2010 by
U.S.A. Dept. of Health & Human Services Gearing up for National HIV Testing Day (June 27): Check Out The HIV Prevention and Service Widget Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:01:00 -0500 Salgado, AIDS.gov New Media Strategist Find HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Providers GO Enter your location, such as: "Washington, DC", or "20002". For more information on this widget, please visit: www.AIDS.gov . Please contact contact@aids.gov with any comments or concerns. By Michelle Samplin … [Read more...]
WOMEN of FAITH – 2010
May 31, 2010 by
EVENTS NEAR YOU: http://womenoffaith.com/events/ God's Promises for Girls An easy way to help young girls see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives. The promise verses in this book are selected from the best-selling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a girl is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, … [Read more...]
