Five Members of Congress gathered outside the Capitol on Thursday morning, September 15, to announce the formation of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus. Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Caucus, noting that it had 59 members as of its debut and it would be welcoming additional Members in the weeks ahead. Joining Congresswoman Lee at the event and as founding co-chairs of the Caucus were Congressman Jim McDermott (D-CA) and Congressman Trent Franks (R-AZ). … [Read more...]
BACK TO SCHOOL – Sugar: Sweet Treat or White Death?
September 6, 2011 by
BACK TO SCHOOL - Sweet Treat or White Death? Remember Sugar Blues, the influential 1976 best seller that compared sugar with heroin and blamed its consumption for society's ills? On the back, "before" and "after" photos of author William Difty showed his evolution- from a fat slob with a lecherous smirk to a chisel-chinned Adonis with a thoughtful expression- simply by shaking his sugar addiction. … [Read more...]
What is MS ("Multiple Sclerosis")? – HEALTH for WOMEN
August 24, 2011 by
What is MS? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system which is composed of the brain and spinal cord. The disease attacks the myelin which is a protective covering wrapped around the nerves of the central nervous system.Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is here to help. No one needs to face MS alone. In communities across Canada, our volunteers and staff provide information, … [Read more...]
HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports
August 10, 2011 by
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates Implementation Summary Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:04:17 -0500 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $118.4 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $111.0 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $83.3 billion. They represent the outlaying of increased FMAP obligations made through Dec. 31, 2010, and do not reflect Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP obligations from Jan. 1, 2011, to June … [Read more...]
Stop Poisoning the Great Lakes
August 4, 2011 by
There are currently 43 "Areas of Concern" on the Great Lakes -- sites that are so contaminated, they've been targeted for special remediation.Take Action to stop poisoning the Great Lakes » These beautiful natural treasures -- resources for drinking water and home to thousands of marine life species -- are becoming more and more toxic thanks to:- Billions of gallons of untreated sewage dumped into the lakes each year; - Toxic chemicals from industries as well as pharmaceuticals and … [Read more...]
HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports
July 20, 2011 by
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates Implementation Summary As of July 15, 2011 Total HHS Recovery Funds Obligated (through grants and contracts): $118.3 Billion Total Gross Outlays (spent by recipients): $110.3 Billion Cumulative Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP State draw downs total about $83.1 billion. They represent the outlaying of increased FMAP obligations made through Dec. 31, 2010, and do not reflect Recovery Act Medicaid FMAP obligations from Jan. 1, 2011, to June 30, 2011, which were extended by … [Read more...]
HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports
June 30, 2011 by
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates Implementation Summary You are subscribed to HHS Recovery Act Plans & Reports for U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. Recovery Stories: Auburn Students Help Their Community Commit to Fit In Auburn, Washington, more than 30 percent of Auburn adults are obese, and the area is home to the highest levels of adult obesity in the Seattle-King County area. But Auburn High School students have embarked an effort to change that thanks to Recovery Act … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Psychic Toxins
June 18, 2011 by
Work to heal the challenges that life presents and help balance your body, establish healthy habits, release any worries, protect you in your travels, and arrange happy encounters. By removing unhealthy psychic toxins, this allows you to receive intuitive insights. You cannot control 'what' comes to mind. You can control 'how long' the mind holds the thought. This is an important aspect of connecting with a Higher Power. When you are overwhelmed, take shallow breaths. It is … [Read more...]
ACTION FOR GENDER EQUITY
June 12, 2011 by
ACTION FOR GENDER EQUITY A Woman's Equality is a Human Right In preparation for the Beijing Conference on Women - Action for Equality, Development and Peace - in September 1995, an informal group launched "Action for Gender Equality" for the purpose of encouraging broad-based participation in advancing gender equality around the world. Preparations for the upcoming meeting have been difficult; there are dangers of public misperceptions about gender equality; progress achieved at the Cairo … [Read more...]
Hillary Rodham Clinton – International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 17, 2011 by
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State Washington, DC May 17, 2011 In every part of the world, men and women are persecuted and attacked because of who they are or whom they love. Homophobia, transphobia and the brutal hostility associated with them are often rooted in a lack of understanding of what it actually means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). So to combat this terrible scourge and break … [Read more...]
Jennie Anderson: National Women's Health Week
May 9, 2011 by
National Women's Health Week By Jennie Anderson, AIDS.gov Communications Director Yesterday was not only Mother's Day, but it also was the start of the 12th annual National Women's Health Week (NWHW). According to Nancy C. Lee, MD, Director of the Office on Women's Health: The aim of this day is to raise public awareness about the importance of women's health and encourage women and girls to make their health a top priority. Women are the foundation of many families, but too often we … [Read more...]
AIDS.gov – Mobile Health 2011
April 26, 2011 by
Mobile Health 2011 On May 4 and 5, over 400 people will gather at Stanford University to hear 45 experts share what really works in creating solutions to improve health behavior using mobile technology. Hosted by Stanford University and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mobile Health 2011 highlights real solutions for real people – practical, proven solutions. In fact, “What Really Works” is our official theme. This is not a conference about speculation or … [Read more...]
