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Beyond Challenges: Biological Sciences and Civic Engagement
Posted by on May 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM EDTNasrin Taei is proud to be making a difference in the lives of Americans through her work in biochemistry -- specifically, "hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart-related abnormality, [that] is the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes at sporting events."
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New Report: Health Care Law Invests in Nurses
Posted by on May 7, 2012 at 7:20 AM EDTThe Obama Administration is committed to educating new nurses, improving the training of today’s nurses, and placing nurses in the parts of the country where they are needed most.
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We Can’t Wait Update: Fighting Prescription Drug Shortages
Posted by on May 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM EDTEarly notification of potential disruptions in drug supply has made a huge difference in FDA's efforts: There has been a six-fold increase in early notifications from manufacturers, and they have been able to prevent 128 drug shortages, and we’re seeing fewer numbers of shortages occur – 42 new drugs in shortage reported in 2012, compared to 90 new shortages at this time last year.
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White House Office Hours: National Nurses Week
Posted by on May 3, 2012 at 9:52 AM EDTHave questions about how the Affordable Care Act invests in nurses? The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration will be talking about the new programs that help train and support nurses.
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New Report: Health Care Law Makes Community Health Centers Stronger
Posted by on May 1, 2012 at 8:15 AM EDTThe Obama Administration announced new grants made possible by the Affordable Care Act that will support 398 renovation and construction projects at Community Health Centers nationwide
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No Time For Old Political Battles
Posted by on April 27, 2012 at 1:51 PM EDTThe Republican proposal to eliminate the health care law's Prevention and Public Health Fund will have detrimental implications for women's health and fighting to prevent disease and illness.
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Supporting Community Living
Posted by on April 26, 2012 at 4:45 PM EDTThe Affordable Care Act helps all Americans, including people with disabilities and seniors, live at home with the supports they need, rather than in nursing homes or other institutions, and participate in communities that value their contributions.
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Health Reform Lowers Costs for Businesses
Posted by on April 26, 2012 at 3:37 PM EDTCountless experts have examined the Affordable Care Act and found it includes major reforms that will help control health care costs.
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West Virginia: A National Leader in Sustainable Communities
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:33 PM EDTJoesph Mathis, founder and director of the Jobs Project, works on Sustainable Williamson -- a template for economic revitalization -- and is at the forefront of developing a comprehensive model that not only aids in “greening” the City of Williamson, but also pushes "the boundaries of sustainability by placing health and wellness at the center of the strategy."
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Republican Budget Threatens Health Coverage and Insurance Protections
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:05 PM EDTRepublican Representatives in Congress want to return to the days where insurance companies, not American families, were in charge of health care
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