WASHINGTON, September 28, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $8.4 million to support the work of 54 partner organizations in 35 states to provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, tribal and veteran farmers and ranchers. An additional $400,000 will help establish the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss.
From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0268.xml&contentidonly=true
Monday, September 28, 2015
Children in Foster Homes Need Better Health Care
American Academy of Pediatrics says kids may be traumatized and require more consistent treatment
From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20150928/children-in-foster-homes-need-better-health-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New Drug May Give Small Survival Boost to Some With Advanced Lung Cancer
Nivolumab is most effective in tumors with a particular gene mutation, researchers report
From: http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/news/20150927/new-drug-may-boost-survival-a-bit-for-some-with-advanced-lung-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New Immune-Focused Drug Shows Promise Against Advanced Kidney Cancer
Opdivo appears to outperform older med, Afinitor, in new clinical trial
From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20150925/new-immune-focused-drug-shows-promise-against-advanced-kidney-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Behind the plastic surgery boom in South Korea
South Korea, a country of about 50 million people, accounted for nearly a million cosmetic procedures
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/behind-the-plastic-surgery-boom-in-south-korea/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/behind-the-plastic-surgery-boom-in-south-korea/
"In This Together": Ann Romney on new book, fighting MS and 2016 GOP race
She talks candidly about her journey with the disease that took her from fear to determination to hope
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/in-this-together-ann-romney-on-new-book-fighting-ms-and-2016-gop-race/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/in-this-together-ann-romney-on-new-book-fighting-ms-and-2016-gop-race/
Your Rights, One Voice: Ella’s Story
“You made SUCH a big difference in our lives. Thank you.”
That was the message sent from Beth Burns, mother of 6-year-old Ella, to one of the American Diabetes Association’s Legal Advocates.
Months earlier, Ella’s parents had enrolled her in a Snohomish School District (Washington) program, held once per week for home-schooled children. Ella has type 1 diabetes and needs to take insulin on a daily basis to survive. The school needed to confirm that someone would be available to help Ella with insulin or glucagon, if she had a medical emergency. The school assured Ella’s parents that a school nurse, who worked half-days at the program, would be available.
Ella was all set for the program. But the weekend before her first day, the school nurse called and said that the school could not care for Ella. More than that, she stated the school was not required to do so.
The school’s position was that because the program was a “choice” program, it did not have to provide any school services or modifications above those that were already in place for the students.
The school had withdrawn its promise for Ella’s care, and that meant that she would not be able to attend the program. So, Beth contacted the Association for help.
Beth learned that Ella had rights. Under federal law (the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act), the school was required to meet Ella’s medical needs and allow her to attend the program.
With the help of the Association’s Legal Advocate, Beth wrote a letter to the head of the school district’s Special Education Program. After a meeting to discuss the issue, they were able to work things out.
“What you do truly changes lives—Ella LOVES her program. Instead of her first lesson in the ‘real world’ being that ‘diabetes holds you back from doing what you want to do,’ it’s been one of inclusion and support by her community.”–Beth Burns
The American Diabetes Association leads the effort to prevent and eliminate discrimination against people with diabetes at school, at work and in other parts of daily life. If you need help, call 1-800-DIABETES or visit http://diabetes.org/gethelp.
Through our nationwide Safe at School program, the Association is dedicated to making sure that all children with diabetes are medically safe at school and have the same educational opportunities as their peers. Visit our Safe at School website for information and resources.
Give the gift of fairness — donate now to help people with diabetes facing discrimination, just like Ella.
From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2015/09/28/your-rights-one-voice-ellas-story/
Transgender experience in the ER: "I was a freak show"
Troubling account of a transgender patient's humiliating experience in an emergency room highlights disparities in health care
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-experience-in-the-er-i-was-a-freak-show/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/transgender-experience-in-the-er-i-was-a-freak-show/
Big change ahead for early breast cancer treatment?
It could stem from a major study of a gene-activity test's ability to predict whether a prevalent form of treatment is needed
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/big-change-ahead-for-early-breast-cancer-treatment/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/big-change-ahead-for-early-breast-cancer-treatment/
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Morning Rounds: Pregnancy complications and risk of heart disease
CBS News contributors Dr. Holly Phillips and Dr. Tara Narula join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how women who experience complications during pregnancy may be at a greater risk of death from heart disease
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-pregnancy-complications-and-risk-of-heart-disease/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/morning-rounds-pregnancy-complications-and-risk-of-heart-disease/
New partnership to help countries close gaps in primary health care
Underscoring the urgent need to transform how essential health care is delivered in low- and middle-income countries, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank Group and World Health Organization today are launching a new partnership to support countries in improving the performance of primary health care. Primary health care is the pillar of health systems and is central to preventing epidemics like Ebola; improving women’s and children’s health; controlling major infectious diseases, such as HIV and TB; and managing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.
The new partnership, the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative (PHCPI), will support countries to strengthen monitoring, tracking and sharing of key performance indicators for primary health care. While many countries have identified primary health care as an urgent priority, they lack the data needed to pinpoint weaknesses, understand their causes and drive improvements.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/partnership-primary-health-care/en/index.html
The new partnership, the Primary Health Care Performance Initiative (PHCPI), will support countries to strengthen monitoring, tracking and sharing of key performance indicators for primary health care. While many countries have identified primary health care as an urgent priority, they lack the data needed to pinpoint weaknesses, understand their causes and drive improvements.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/partnership-primary-health-care/en/index.html
Friday, September 25, 2015
How to Dispose of Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs
Stashing them in a cabinet is unwise; old medications can become ineffective or unsafe
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20150925/how-to-dispose-of-unused-or-expired-prescription-drugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Healthy Ways to Gain Weight
WebMD has tips on adding pounds without loading up on junk food. Learn how to pick high-calorie foods that have plenty of nutrients, too.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/how-to-gain-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
WHO welcomes the launch of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and commits to work with partners around the world to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Building on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the SDG agenda demonstrates unprecedented scope and ambition. Poverty eradication, health, education, and food security and nutrition remain priorities, but the 17 SDGs also encompass a broad range of economic, social and environmental objectives, as well as the promise of more peaceful and inclusive societies.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2015/healthy-lives/en/index.html
Building on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the SDG agenda demonstrates unprecedented scope and ambition. Poverty eradication, health, education, and food security and nutrition remain priorities, but the 17 SDGs also encompass a broad range of economic, social and environmental objectives, as well as the promise of more peaceful and inclusive societies.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/statements/2015/healthy-lives/en/index.html
Surprising discovery on racial disparities in health care
Researchers look at what happens to heart disease and death rates when blacks and whites get the same quality health care
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-health-care-is-equal-blacks-fare-better-than-whites/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/when-health-care-is-equal-blacks-fare-better-than-whites/
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