News - April 2002
GovBenefits
- New Government Portal
April 29, 2002 - GovBenefits is a new
government Web site that serves as a single, online information source for
information on government benefits, was launched on April 29
by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Management and Budget.
HHS
Secretary Calls For Professional Volunteers
April 25, 2002 - Secretary Thompson
challenged America's health care professionals
to double the number of physicians, dentists, pharmacists and registered
nurses who volunteer their time, expertise and services in their
communities over the next two years.
More
On Healthy Eating
April 24, 2002 -
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Agriculture
Secretary Ann M. Veneman today announced that an alliance of federal
agencies, private industry and health organizations have joined forces to
strengthen efforts to help all Americans meet the recommendations of the
Dietary Guidelines for fruit and vegetable consumption.
Study
Finds Widespread Sympathetic Nerve Damage In Parkinson's Disease
April 22, 2002
- A new study shows that the disease also causes
widespread damage to the sympathetic nervous system
Botox
Now OK'd For Treating Frown Lines
April 21, 2002 -
The FDA has approved Botulinum Toxin Type
A (Botox Cosmetic) to temporarily improve the
appearance of moderate-to-severe frown lines
between the eyebrows. The FDA action allows the
product's manufacturer, Allergan Inc., to market Botox
for this new indication.
AnnuityFYI
This is a little gem of a web site referred to us by a reader. Check out the
sections on Annuity Basics and Compare Annuities. See
disclaimer below.
SeniorJournal
Despite the heavy advertising on this site, we find that there is a
lot of good information for seniors. Disclaimers apply, but give it a try.
HHS
Announces 7% Increase in Organ Donations
April 21, 2002 - The number of organ
donors across the United States increased almost 7 percent in 2001, fueled
primarily by a substantial rise in Hispanic and African-American donors
and in "living donation."
CMS
Issues New Online Quarterly
April 21, 2002
- The Centers for Medicare &
Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued the first edition of a new quarterly
publication that will list the latest changes in Medicare and Medicaid
regulations
Federal
Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
April 16, 2002 -
The 2002 edition of "Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents" is now
available. This booklet lists the variety of federal benefits available to
military veterans and their dependents. Topics covered include health care
enrollment, VA claim filing, burial and survivor benefits, and workplace
benefits. Download the
entire PDF booklet.
HHS
Focus On Your Health: Physical Fitness
April 9, 2002
- Did you know?
1. Each pound of fat on your body is 3,500 calories of unused energy.
2. Adding just 30 minutes of walking to your daily schedule will use up to
50 calories per day!
3. More than 30 million Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and
millions don't even know it.
May
Is Older Americans Month
April 9, 2002 -
Materials are now available on the AoA web site.
These include the logo, the poster, a fact sheet and - for the
first time - an Electronic Postcard to notify friends about Older
Americans Month. A media guide will also be made available in the near
future.
CarePlanner
April 2, 2002 -
CarePlanner is a decision support tool for
successful living and care choices. Developed by the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Clinical Tools Inc., it
is a planning tool for those with a chronic
illness who need supportive services.
SeniorMag
April 2, 2002 - An
excellent new online magazine for seniors.
SeniorMag was founded in September 2001 to help
create, manage and enable effective home care for
seniors, handicapped, and their families and caregivers.
Lots of good information on this site.
FDA
Website Offers Gateway To
Agency Hot Topics
April 1, 2002 - A new FDA Web page
links to a variety of pages devoted to topics that
currently have considerable public
interest. These "hot topics" include pages on
Accutane, Viagra, foodborne illness, cell
phones, and gene therapy.
