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Statement on HHS announcement on Stem Cell Bank

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has said that while the NIH is doing its best to accelerate progress in the field of embryonic stem cells, any success would remain minimal so long as the current Administration policy severely limits federal funding for stem cell research.

15 Jul 2004

First recipients of the Fogarty-Ellison Fellowship in Global Health and Clinical Research

The Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces the first recipients of the Fogarty-Ellison Fellowship in Global Health and Clinical Research.

11 Jul 2004

HHS strengthen safeguards against mad cow disease

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman has announced three actions being taken to further strengthen existing safeguards that protect consumers against the agent that causes bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE, also known as “mad cow disease”).

10 Jul 2004

Forcing people with HIV to face waiting lists for medical appointments and medications is no way to balance budgets

US' largest non-profit HIV organization -- released the following statement from Cesar Portillo, chief of public affairs

10 Jul 2004

Patient care violations at Sutter Solano Medical Center pose serious threats to the health and safety of patients

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, a federal agency within the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, has concluded an investigation into patient care violations at Sutter Solano Medical Center that pose an “immediate and serious threat to the health and safety of patients.”

9 Jul 2004

HHS has announced $6.78 million to develop innovative approaches to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease

HHS has announced $6.78 million to develop innovative approaches to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and support for their family caregivers.

9 Jul 2004

Pfizer focuses on enabling America's 43 million uninsured to obtain medicines at significant savings

Pfizer Inc said today it will launch the pharmaceutical industry's most comprehensive initiative to significantly expand access to prescription medicines across the United States, with a specific focus on enabling America's 43 million uninsured to obtain Pfizer medicines at significant savings.

7 Jul 2004

Americans give Russia $34.2 million to help treat and care for people living with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today that the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria awarded Russia $34.2 million over two years to help treat and care for people living with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.

2 Jul 2004

Employers are key to overcoming U.S. breastfeeding dilemma

The United States government has launched a year-long national awareness campaign consisting of public service announcements (PSAs) for print media, radio and television, all to help the American public better understand the significant health benefits that breastfeeding provides to mothers and babies.

1 Jul 2004

HHS approves Arkansas plan to expand prenatal care to low-income pregnant women and their unborn children

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today approved a request by the state of Arkansas to expand prenatal care to low-income pregnant women and their unborn children under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

1 Jul 2004

About 40 percent of U.S. adults ages 40 to 74 — millions of whom are Hispanic or Latino — currently have pre-diabetes

About 40 percent of U.S. adults ages 40 to 74 — millions of whom are Hispanic or Latino — currently have pre-diabetes, a condition that raises a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

29 Jun 2004

Discovery of gene that causes a rare juvenile-onset form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

The discovery of the Senataxin gene, on chromosome 9q34, may provide clues to the mechanisms of related brain disorders. The study appears in the June 2004 issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics.

28 Jun 2004

HHS has extended the availability of a recently approved rapid oral HIV test

"These actions will expand even further the availability of a simple, rapid HIV test to communities where people are at high risk of HIV," Secretary Thompson said. "HIV testing has never been easier or more accessible than it is today.

26 Jun 2004

Tommy G. Thompson has announced a new Medicare program that will save seniors and the disabled substantial money

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced a new Medicare demonstration program that will save seniors and persons with disabilities substantial money

24 Jun 2004

There are 9.8 million cancer survivors in the United States

A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life. The findings are published in the June 25 issue of CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, "Cancer Survivorship - United States, 1971 - 2001."

24 Jun 2004

Fewer Americans with Alzheimer’s and $149 billion in annual Medicare and Medicaid savings by 2025

A new Alzheimer’s Association report released today shows that medical research breakthroughs could result in nearly three million fewer Americans with the disease and $149 billion in annual Medicare and Medicaid savings by 2025.

24 Jun 2004

Troubling signs of a future doctor shortages in California

Although the current supply of physicians in California is adequate, there are persistent shortages of doctors in low-income and rural counties, particularly those with high Hispanic populations

23 Jun 2004

Tommy G. Thompson today approved a plan by New York State to streamline the State Children's Health Insurance Program

"I am pleased to approve this simplification of New York's SCHIP application," Secretary Thompson said. "We have always encouraged states to make enrollment in SCHIP as well as Medicaid as simple as possible.

23 Jun 2004

Nevada Attorney General warns against drug card scams

Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval has reminded consumers to be alert with regard to scams related to the new Medicare prescription discount drug cards made available to consumers under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act.

22 Jun 2004

Additional $849 million to respond to bioterror attacks in U.S.

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced an additional $849 million in awards to states, territories, and four major metropolitan areas to strengthen the ability of government and public health agencies to respond to bioterror attacks, infectious diseases and natural disasters.

17 Jun 2004

Health and Human Services News and Research

Statement on HHS announcement on Stem Cell Bank

First recipients of the Fogarty-Ellison Fellowship in Global Health and Clinical Research

HHS strengthen safeguards against mad cow disease

Forcing people with HIV to face waiting lists for medical appointments and medications is no way to balance budgets

Patient care violations at Sutter Solano Medical Center pose serious threats to the health and safety of patients

HHS has announced $6.78 million to develop innovative approaches to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease

Pfizer focuses on enabling America's 43 million uninsured to obtain medicines at significant savings

Americans give Russia $34.2 million to help treat and care for people living with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis

Employers are key to overcoming U.S. breastfeeding dilemma

HHS approves Arkansas plan to expand prenatal care to low-income pregnant women and their unborn children

About 40 percent of U.S. adults ages 40 to 74 — millions of whom are Hispanic or Latino — currently have pre-diabetes

Discovery of gene that causes a rare juvenile-onset form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

HHS has extended the availability of a recently approved rapid oral HIV test

Tommy G. Thompson has announced a new Medicare program that will save seniors and the disabled substantial money

There are 9.8 million cancer survivors in the United States

Fewer Americans with Alzheimer’s and $149 billion in annual Medicare and Medicaid savings by 2025

Troubling signs of a future doctor shortages in California

Tommy G. Thompson today approved a plan by New York State to streamline the State Children's Health Insurance Program

Nevada Attorney General warns against drug card scams

Additional $849 million to respond to bioterror attacks in U.S.

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