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Staff and volunteers report stories of hope amongst Haiti earthquake survivors

On Jan. 20, 2010, two healthy babies, one boy and one girl, were successfully delivered at the Canadian/Norwegian Red Cross field hospital in Port-au-Prince. They were born within 90 minutes of the magnitude 6 aftershock that struck earlier that morning.

22 Jan 2010

Rise in US springtime ozone levels could impact compliance with Clean Air Act standards

Springtime ozone levels above western North America are rising primarily due to air flowing eastward from the Pacific Ocean, a trend that is largest when the air originates in Asia. These increases in ozone could make it more difficult for the United States to meet Clean Air Act standards for ozone pollution at ground level, according to a new international study.

22 Jan 2010

GSK announces new initiatives for addressing healthcare challenges in the world's poorest countries

Andrew Witty, Chief Executive of GlaxoSmithKline, today announced a series of new initiatives targeted at further transforming the company's approach to diseases that disproportionately affect the world's poorest countries. His announcements build on commitments made in 2009 to work in partnership, expand access to medicines and encourage new research into neglected tropical diseases.

22 Jan 2010

St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network takes major steps to reduce its carbon footprint

St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network has taken a major step towards reducing its carbon footprint. By purchasing 10 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources, the health system will realize an annual 2,900 ton reduction of carbon dioxide, a significant component of greenhouse gas.

22 Jan 2010

Novo Nordisk on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for second consecutive year

Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company focusing on diabetes care, has been named to FORTUNE Magazine's list of "100 Best Companies to Work For" 2010. This is the second consecutive year that Novo Nordisk has been recognized with this prestigious award. Novo Nordisk moved up to 25 from 57 in the overall list and is only one of two pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies so honored.

From Novo Nordisk 22 Jan 2010

NCD calls for policymakers to proactively address shortages in disability workforce infrastructure

The National Council on Disability (NCD) today released a report titled Workforce Infrastructure in Support of People with Disabilities: Matching Human Resources to Service Needs, calling for policymakers at all levels of government to proactively address current shortages and examine how labor market changes are driving both current and future supply.

22 Jan 2010

Braille Institute launches Solutions in Sight to help people find fulfillment in different aspects of life

Although there is controversy over almost every detail of health reform legislation, no one disputes the inescapable fact underlying the deepening the health care crisis: the US population is aging.

22 Jan 2010

RNAO: Inadequate education of PAs could jeopardize patients

Members of the public will not be well served if the provincial government pursues a plan to allow physician assistants (PAs) to work in hospitals, family health teams, community health centres, and family physician offices.

22 Jan 2010

NCPDP announces its upcoming Educational Summit, Health Information Exchange and Pharmacy

The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), a not-for-profit pharmacy standards development organization, announced its upcoming Educational Summit, Health Information Exchange and Pharmacy, February 2, 2010 in Austin, TX.

22 Jan 2010

Emeritus Senior Living and Parentgiving.com launch annual awards to honor caregivers

Emeritus Senior Living (http://www.emeritus.com), a national provider of assisted living and Alzheimer's and related dementia care services to seniors, announced today that it has partnered with online resource center Parentgiving.com to launch the First Annual Parentgivers of the Year Awards.

22 Jan 2010

Pennsylvania Department of Health offers smokers free NRT kits as part of 'Determined To Quit' Week

The Department of Health will provide free nicotine patches to help Pennsylvanians who are trying to quit tobacco starting Monday, Jan. 25. Kits will be offered -- while supplies last -- through the PA Free Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

22 Jan 2010

Obama Administration made no major effort to educate public about working of the Senate health bill: NCPA

The National Center for Policy Analysis is in direct contact with more grassroots opponents of Obama health reform than any other organization. NCPA President John C. Goodman says, "What we saw yesterday in Massachusetts is reflective of what we see all across the country."

22 Jan 2010

Democratic Congress' policies: Americans frustrated about healthcare

One year after the inauguration of President Obama, an analysis of 18 American Pulse™ surveys (including over 90,000 respondents), shows that Americans are increasingly dissatisfied with his and the Democratic Congress' policies. From concerns over the economy, frustration about healthcare and a feeling that they no longer have a voice in Washington (just to name a few), Americans are indicating they may simply be fed up with Washington.

22 Jan 2010

Smart-Tek Automated Services rolls out its healthcare initiative for 2010

Smart-Tek Automated Services Inc., a subsidiary of Smart-Tek Solutions Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board : STTN) is rolling out its healthcare initiative for 2010. Smart-Tek has put together a comprehensive product offering and has chosen Aflac for the electronic administration of employee benefits in a company-wide implementation beginning February 11.

22 Jan 2010

U.S. Citizens Association attributes Scott Brown victory to its campaign against Obama's health care policies

The stunning victory of Scott Brown in Massachusetts could be directly attributed to the U.S. Citizens Association's six month national media campaign against health care and the far left policies of the Obama Administration and Congress.

22 Jan 2010

TGen holds the promise of a brighter economic future for Scottsdale

TGen Drug Development (TD2) is poised to play a significant role in the expansion of Scottsdale's biomedical industry, fostering new jobs and city revenues, and prompting the creation of more related businesses.

22 Jan 2010

MAQUET Cardiovascular to host educational symposium to optimize cardiovascular care

MAQUET Cardiovascular LLC, a leading provider of cardiovascular technologies, announced today that it will a host an educational symposium featuring leading cardiovascular surgeons who will discuss the critical issues in caring for today's cardiovascular surgery patients.

22 Jan 2010

Fattah releases statement urging the House and Senate to pass healthcare bill with improvements

Congressman Fattah releases the following statement urging the House and Senate to simultaneously pass Senate healthcare bill and House-Senate-White House negotiated improvements.

22 Jan 2010

ACP applauds Minister's Advisory Committee on Health for proposed Alberta Health Act

The Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) commends the Minister's Advisory Committee on Health for the vision for health care in Alberta outlined in their report, A Foundation for Alberta's Health System.

22 Jan 2010

Best Medicare Advantage plan websites selected for MedicareWebWatch certification

HealthMetrix Research Inc., an independent research firm, today announced the selection of 22 Medicare Advantage plan websites for MedicareWebWatch certification. The announcement was made during the 7th Annual Medicare Congress held in Washington, DC.

22 Jan 2010

Healthcare News

Staff and volunteers report stories of hope amongst Haiti earthquake survivors

Rise in US springtime ozone levels could impact compliance with Clean Air Act standards

GSK announces new initiatives for addressing healthcare challenges in the world's poorest countries

St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network takes major steps to reduce its carbon footprint

Novo Nordisk on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for second consecutive year

NCD calls for policymakers to proactively address shortages in disability workforce infrastructure

Braille Institute launches Solutions in Sight to help people find fulfillment in different aspects of life

RNAO: Inadequate education of PAs could jeopardize patients

NCPDP announces its upcoming Educational Summit, Health Information Exchange and Pharmacy

Emeritus Senior Living and Parentgiving.com launch annual awards to honor caregivers

Pennsylvania Department of Health offers smokers free NRT kits as part of 'Determined To Quit' Week

Obama Administration made no major effort to educate public about working of the Senate health bill: NCPA

Democratic Congress' policies: Americans frustrated about healthcare

Smart-Tek Automated Services rolls out its healthcare initiative for 2010

U.S. Citizens Association attributes Scott Brown victory to its campaign against Obama's health care policies

TGen holds the promise of a brighter economic future for Scottsdale

MAQUET Cardiovascular to host educational symposium to optimize cardiovascular care

Fattah releases statement urging the House and Senate to pass healthcare bill with improvements

ACP applauds Minister's Advisory Committee on Health for proposed Alberta Health Act

Best Medicare Advantage plan websites selected for MedicareWebWatch certification

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