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AMA continues push to make health reform a reality

Resource: American Medical Association  For immediate release Oct. 26, 2009 CHICAGO -  As the nation continues to debate health reform, the American Medical Association (AMA) continues to advocate for reforms that will make the health care system work better for … Continue reading

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Lung Diseases A to Z – American Lung Association

Resource: American Lung Association Lung disease is the number three killer in America, responsible for one in six deaths. Lung disease and other breathing problems constitute one of the leading causes of death in babies younger than one year old. … Continue reading

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Secondhand Smoke Facts – American Lung Association

Secondhand Smoke Facts – American Lung Association    Resource:  American Lung Association   Secondhand smoke, also know as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe or cigar and … Continue reading

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Global Health IS America’s Health – Capitol Hill Briefing

Resource:  Research America.org Wanted to spread the word about this event happening in Washington, D.C. on November 18.  Hope I can attend.  Will do my best. Rayburn House Office Building Room 2168 Washington, DC November 18, 2008   Sponsors: Research!America’s … Continue reading

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Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _________________________________________ For Immediate Release       March 9, 2009 EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – REMOVING BARRIERS TO RESPONSIBLE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN STEM CELLS By the authority vested in me … Continue reading

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