If there ever was a time that YOUR HEART wanted to GIVE to OTHERS, here is the moment .... WOMAN of ACTION, Dr. Shabnam Nazli is facing EMERGENCY SITUATION. PLEASE Take Action NOW! COPY OF LETTER RECEIVED TODAY ... from Dr. Shabnam Nazli. A Celebration of Women, I want to make an apology to those who have stood beside Hope Development. Due to our critical financial situation due to the lack of funds, Hope Development will need to close its doors at this time. … [Read more...]
The PAIN Relief World SUMMIT – Oct. 3, 2011, Register Here FREE !!!
September 9, 2011 by
The PAIN Relief World SUMMIT OCTOBER 3, 2011 Everyone experiences physical pain from time to time. Unfortunately, some people suffer with chronic pain. My beloved grandfather was one of them. I wish I knew then what I know now ... Imagine a world where physical pain could no longer harm you. Where migraines, arthritis, back pain, joint pain, or the 10 years of post- shingles pain my “Poppy” lived with could no longer wreak havoc in a family’s life. And … [Read more...]
IWHC – Tell Your Senators Not to Wage War Against Women
September 6, 2011 by
In the coming weeks, the Senate will be considering several pieces of legislation that the House has already acted on – many of which include provisions that undermine the health and rights of women and young people. Please call and tell your Senators to: Support UNFPA: The UN Population Fund is a global partner working with national governments to ensure access to essential reproductive health services including family planning, end harmful traditional practices against women … [Read more...]
Diabetes and the Recovery Act
August 30, 2011 by
HHS.gov/Recovery Updates Diabetes and the Recovery Act HHS Recovery Act funding was used to accelerate diabetes research, help communities develop evidence-based obesity programs, give seniors the tools to manage their diabetes, use health information technology to improve care for diabetic patients, and increase services for diabetic patients at Community Health Centers. Continue reading about the HHS fight against diabetes >>> New Tribal Health … [Read more...]
NORD: 1st Annual U.S. Conference On Rare Diseases & Orphan Products
August 11, 2011 by
Stellar Lineup of Speakers Announced for U.S. Conference On Rare Diseases And Orphan Products Join all stakeholders – patient advocates, researchers, government, industry, investors – in this 1st Annual Summit featuring thought leaders and focusing on collaboration! You are invited to the 1st Annual U.S. Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products to be hosted by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and the Drug Information Association (DIA). Additional support … [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...]
Kathleen Sebelius, HHS on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July 27, 2011 by
Statement by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Today, I join my fellow Americans in celebrating the anniversary of the passage of a great civil rights achievement, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As we look back at the progress we’ve made in the last 21 years, we must also look forward and recommit ourselves to achieving the law’s goals of ensuring “equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and … [Read more...]
Swanchetan Society for Mental Health in New Delhi, Rajat Mitra
July 6, 2011 by
CBM partner Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Mission Hospital organises self help groups for women with psychosocial disabilities in Kerala, South India. Community workers are recruited from their own neighbourhood adding to the sense of ownership by the group members. This concept is the culmination of a long track laid out by CBM and partners since the 2004 Asian tsunami. Swanchetan Society for Mental Health Dr. Rajat Mitra is a clinical psychologist and Director of the Swanchetan Society … [Read more...]
Infectious Disease Resource – Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women
June 22, 2011 by
June 22, 2011 An Infectious Disease Resource Practice Guidelines • International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women • Australian Society for Infectious Diseases Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection • Gynecologic Care for Women with HIV Infection And other topics... Clinical Trials in Infections • Efficacy of Combination Therapies for Gonorrhea Treatment • Immune Response to … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Should Be About Life — Not Death
June 3, 2011 by
In Canada, when a woman finds out she's pregnant, death is the last thing on her mind. She knows that doctors and hospitals with resources to help with any kind of complication are just a phone call away. But for more than 500,000 women every year, pregnancy becomes a death sentence. For most of these women, there is absolutely no medical reason they should die. This is the 21st century. We have the technologies to handle emergencies during pregnancy and childbirth. The fact that so many women … [Read more...]
7 Foods I Strongly Recommend Avoiding
May 30, 2011 by
I Strongly Recommend Avoiding These 7 Foods Food Matters asked seven experts a simple question: “What foods do you avoid?” Here are some of their eye-opening responses: Canned Tomatoes An endocrinologist won’t go near canned tomatoes -- the cans are lined with a resin containing BPA, and tomatoes are especially dangerous because their acid breaks the BPA down in dangerous amounts. Conventional Beef Conventional cattle are fed grain, corn and soy to make them fat, even though … [Read more...]
