$2.5 Million in Disaster Aid Helping Maine Communities
BOSTON, Mass. — Since the July 30 federal disaster declaration in Maine for summer flooding, fema has approved over $2.5 Million to fund more than 300 Public Assistance projects. Federal and state staff continue to work with local officials in formulating and funding the remaining projects. Suspended ASU player suspected [...]
What is COPD?
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. It is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., and 12 million Americans may have it but not realize it. November is National COPD Awareness Month. Learn more in the FAQ at USA.gov. Diabetes,the Vitamin&Mineral Connection. [...]
Lunchtime Links
Would the death penalty turn terror suspects into martyrs? There’s “unrest” in the Dem caucus over Afghanistan. Dobbs polls at six percent in the 2012 presidential race — so maybe he’ll run for Senate instead. Jindal gives mixed messages on Landrieu’s “Louisiana Purchase.” Obama’s headed to Copenhagen — for a day. A majority — albeit [...]
Expanding the Primary Care Workforce
Our primary care workforce is already stretched; Ellen-Marie Whelan offers solutions for coping with the shortfall, particularly if we achieve health care reform. Interactive: Health Care Reform and You Interactive calculator allows you to see how health reform will effect you and you family, including your insurance status and tax [...]
Why Health Reform Is the Right Prescription for Health Professionals and Their Patients
Ellen-Marie Whelan and Mandy Krauthamer go through the health bills and show why health reform is the right prescription for health professionals and their patients. House Health Bill Will Help Unmarried Women As the Senate debates health reform legislation, it should look to several provisions in the House bill that [...]
