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Provide Input to the Development of the New Regulations for Title III
of the Older Americans Act
Visit the Administration on Aging web site and tell us what you think
about he proposed regulations.
Child
Proof Caps and Seniors
We received an interesting letter from one reader praising the new Tylenol
caps: “Cheers, many cheers to Tylenol for finally providing lids for
Seniors. I am really tired of fighting childproof caps on bottles. I just
bought a new bottle of Tylenol and I could open it without any trouble at
all, a nice snap on lid.”
Citing
Alarming Delays In Treatment, NHLBI And American Heart Association Call On
Physicians To Stress Need For Speed In Calling 9-1-1
A joint call to action urging physicians to educate their patients about
heart attack warning signs - and the importance of calling 9-1-1 immediately
- was announced today at a news conference by the National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the American Heart Association.
NIMH-Funded
Researchers Show Better Treatment For Depression Is Cost-Effective
Researchers funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have
found that an inexpensive program that trains primary care providers to work
with patients and mental health specialists to diagnose and properly treat
depression can reduce the time that participating patients spend clinically
depressed.
HHS
Announces $126 Million in Relief Funds for
Disaster-Impacted Health and Social Services
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced that $126,150,000 is being
provided immediately to support services provided in the wake of the Sept.
11 terrorist-inflicted disasters. The funds are part of a total $5.1 billion
in disaster-related funds released by President Bush today.
Your Health During Times of Stress
Doctors emphasize the basics during times of stress: rest, diet and
exercise. This is good advice any time, but especially now, when
tensions are high, and a calm, healthy body will benefit you and your
community.
HHS'
New York Regional Office Reopens Following Attacks
Secretary's Office Will Temporarily Relocate to New York Region Later This
Fall
HHS
Awards Native American Elders Caregiver Grants
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced today the award of nearly $5
million in grants to 119 tribal organizations to implement the new Native
American Caregiver Support Program.
Need
Help Reading Your Medicare Statement?
Ever wonder what all those codes on your Medicare Statement mean? The Center
for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a web page that explains all.
NHLBI
Supported Study Finds Inhaled Steroids Accelerate Bone Loss In Women With
Asthma -- Treatment Still Recommended for
Persistent Asthma
Premenopausal women who use inhaled corticosteroids to treat persistent
asthma may experience accelerated bone loss in the hip compared to those who
do not use inhaled steroids.
HHS
Launches healthfinder® español
HHS announced the launch of healthfinder® español, a Spanish-language Web
site that helps consumers track down reliable health information quickly and
easily on the Internet.
Scams in
Wake of Disaster
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and
World Trade Center, a warning went out to the elderly and others about
charity scams that may appear.
HHS
Enhances Web Page As Easier-To-Use Resource On Disaster Information
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced that HHS has re-organized
the agency’s Web page to make it easier to find information on
resources available to those affected by the September 11 terrorist
attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania.
Emergency
Phone Number for Medicare & Medicaid Beneficiaries Whose Normal
Medical Needs Have Been Interrupted by the Tragedy.
HHS
Releases Immediate Grants for Child Care, Elderly and Mental Health
Funds to Assist New York.
FirstGov Provides
Focal Point for Resources in Aftermath of Terrorist Attack
Listings of U.S. Government information and resources in response to attack of
September 11. Information and links will be added as they become known.
HHS
Launches Initial Medical Relief Response To New York, Pentagon
Emergencies - Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson activated the National Disaster
Medical System, putting medical teams nationwide at the ready to be
sent to assist local areas in responding to medical emergencies. This
is the first time the federally-coordinated response system has been
activated on a full nationwide basis.
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