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Physicians for Peace Announces New Additions to Board of Trustees
Physicians for Peace, a Norfolk-based international non-profit organization focusing on medical education in the developing world, announced that four new members have joined its Board of Trustees.
OMRDD launches 'Keep Warm NY' Initiative in collaboration with Governor Paterson's Home Heating Campaign
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) is launching its “Keep Warm NY” initiative, designed to provide people with disabilities and their families, as well as agency employees, with lo...
Southern California University of Health Sciences’ Chief of Staff Sackett Named to ACA Publications Board
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) Chief of Staff Michael Sackett, DC, DABCO, has been named to the Publications Board for the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). ACA publications include: ACA News, Journal of the Ameri...
CSC Professor to Tell About Brain Injury Consequences
Dr. Laura Gaudet, Chadron State College professor of psychology, will discuss the psychosocial consequences of brain injury during the next installment of the Dorset Graves Lecture Series. The presentation, which is open to the public free of char...
New Hours Announced at Planned Parenthood Hudson Center
The Hudson Health Center of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood announced new hours as of October 6, 2008. The center will now be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays , from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The center offers a wide range of reproductive health services...
University Hospital Lands American Stroke Association’s Excellent Stroke Care Award
University Hospital has received the American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Bronze Performance Achievement Award. The award recognizes University Hospital for its commitment and success in implementing a higher s...
***Consumer Alert***
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers not to eat "Frozen Salted Croaker" distributed by YS Trading Corp of 38-21 23rd Street, Long Island City, New York 11101 because the product was uneviscerated.
***Consumer Alert***
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of 54-08 43rd St Maspeth, New York 11378 is recalling "Shad Raisins" due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensit...
Media Advisory: Insurance and Health Departments Holding Albany Joint Hearing October 7
In response to complaints from consumers who did everything they could to use in-network doctors, but nonetheless received surprise bills from specialists whom the consumers did not know were out-of-network, the Insurance Department will hold a pu...
University Hospital Publishes Stories of Hope for Families of Very Sick Children
Eleven stories with personal reflections from families across Central New York whose children were treated at University Hospital are contained in new book, titled “A Second Set of Hands,” published by the hospital’s Center for S...
GCC's Arcade Campus Center Offers Flu Shots
Officials at Genesee Community College are pleased to announce that Wyoming County Health Department will be offering the flu shot vaccine to the general public at the Arcade Campus Center on Thursday, November 13, 2008, from 12:00 noon through 3:...
OASAS Expands Problem Gambling Prevention Services
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today awarded funding for 12 additional prevention programs in New York to raise awareness of the warning signs of problem gambling.
Team Emma Races for a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
A group of Emma Willard School students, alumnae, faculty, administrators, and parents, as well as runners from through the Capital District, will gather at Wellington-Lay on the EWS campus, at 9:30 a.m. on November 2, for Chasing the Cure fo...
Three NYS Mental Hygiene Agencies Jointly Release Statewide Comprehensive Plans
New York State's Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and Office of Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) - the state's three mental hygiene agencies- have jointly announced the r...
OMRDD, Mayor's Office and Queens Chamber Slate Job Fair Aimed at Helping the Developmentally Disabled
Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter announced today that a job fair designed to stimulate employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities will be held October 24 at Queens College in Flushing, Queens, state Office of Mental Reta...
Nine NYS Agencies Jointly Develop Plan For Broad Reform of Public Services For Children
Michael F. Hogan, PhD, Commissioner of the Office of Mental Health, and the heads of eight other New York State child-serving agencies have jointly submitted to Governor David A. Paterson and members of the Legislature New York's first Children's ...
Dracula To Make An Appearance At Encore Red Cross Dracula Blood Drive October 3 & 4
Encore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, announced today that Dracula himself will be making an appearance at all of the blood donation centers during the American Red Cross Dracula Blood Drive throughout Southern California Octob...
PEF Nurses Picket Buffalo Psychiatric Center
Nurses who are members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) picketed out in front of the Buffalo Psychiatric Center this afternoon, demanding the option of weekends off for senior nurses who have dedicated their careers to patie...
Representatives of Physicians for Peace Maternal and Child Health Program Visit U.S.
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Senator Bill Frist, M.D. Receiving Humanitarian Award at Physicians for Peace Gala
Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D. will be in Virginia Beach attending the Physicians for Peace Celebrate The Nations Gala, and will be available for interviews regarding his humanitarian work in Africa and around the globe.
Physicians for Peace Honors Five Area Medical Institutions
On October 4th, the five leading medical institutions in Hampton Roads will be honored for their service to the community and their partnership with internationally-recognized Physicians for Peace. Being honored by Physicians for Peace are:
Health Professions Day is Wednesday
About 280 high school students from throughout the High Plains region will be at Chadron State College this week to learn about careers in the health professions.
Celebrate Disability History Month by Teaching Diversity
October is Disability History Month and New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter wants New York State citizens to be aware of some of the wonderful educational tools avai...
Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a party on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 100 of Sibley Hall, on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. This well-established and recognized program has been h...
CSEA Prescription for Savings: Town of East Hampton
Health benefits experts will explain the details of a prescription plan designed to save a significant sum of money for the Town of East Hampton during an open forum at the American Legion Hall in Amagansett tonight (9/29/08).
OMRDD Takes Part in United Nations World Focus on Autism
Representatives from the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) marked the opening of the 63rd United Nations General Assembly in collaboration with an international call to attention to the global co...
PEF Nurses to Picket Buffalo Psychiatric Center
On Tuesday, September 30, nurses who are members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) will hold an informational picket outside Buffalo Psychiatric Center. The gathering will raise awareness to scheduling changes by management t...
Chester Finn, OMRDD Special Assistant, Named President of National Self-Advocacy Board
Chester Finn, a Special Assistant with the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) has been elected President of the national Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) board, OMRDD Commissioner Diana Jo...
Online Flu Shot Locator Available For New Yorkers
The American Lung Association of New York today unveiled a searchable, online resource for finding flu clinics across New York State. The online directory of public influenza vaccination clinics, available at www.flucliniclocator.org, makes findi...
"Run for Your Life" 5K Recovery Race for New Yorkers
More than 1,500 people are scheduled to attend the 3rd Annual "Run for Your Life," a NYC National Recovery Month event in support of men and women in recovery from substance abuse problems.
Robert S. Gold, Health Education Technology Expert, to Deliver 2008 Poskanzer Lecture on Sept. 25
Robert S. Gold will deliver the 2008 Charles N. Poskanzer Lecture, titled "Emerging Trends on the Future of Technology in Public Health," on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge.
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awards $100,000
George E. Fertal, Sr., Chairperson, today announced that on September 18, 2008 the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awarded $100,000 to the Support Center for Nonprofit Management to support the continued developme...
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awards $50,000
George E. Fertal, Sr., Chairperson, today announced that on September 18, 2008 the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awarded $50,000 each to New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) and the New York State Citizens'...
New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awards $90,000
George E. Fertal, Sr., Chairperson, today announced that on September 18, 2008 the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) awarded $90,000 to Best Buddies New York (BBNY) to expand a statewide friendship development initi...
Consumer Alert
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today alerted consumers that Hong Ji Trading Inc, Brooklyn, New York 11232 is recalling "Dried Potatos" [sic] due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to...
OMRDD's IBR Scientists Awarded Grant for Health Education Project
Scientists from the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability’s (OMRDD) Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) have been awarded a $150,000 grant from the Staten Island Foundation t...
Panel to Discuss U.S. Health Care as Presidential Election Issue on Sept. 24 at SUNY Cortland
A panel of medical experts, academics and community advocates will assess the political condition of America's health care system in light of the upcoming elections, on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at SUNY Cortland.
Family Support Services Conference Features Workshops on Autism, Innovative Programs
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) will host its Family Support Services (FSS) Statewide Conference on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 2008, at the Marriott Hotel, Wolf Road, Albany,...
NYS Budget Cuts Brokered on the Backs of Community Providers
While Governor David Paterson and the New York State legislature are patting themselves on the back for the recent additional $411 million in budget cuts, they have implemented the most devastating cuts in funding for HIV/AIDS services in the 26 y...
ABC7, 790 KABC, 95.5 KLOS, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the American Red Cross Ask For Your Support
ABC7, 790 KABC, 95.5 KLOS, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the American Red Cross join forces to support the patients and the victims of the next disaster and are organizing blood drives throughout Southern California on Wednesday, September 17. Re...
OMRDD to honor employers at 'Works for Me' event October 7
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) will honor select businesses from across New York State, which have demonstrated that hiring individuals with developmental disabilities is great for bus...
New Research Shows Physical Therapy As Effective As Arthoscopic Knee Surgery
A new study questioning the usefulness of arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee should encourage patients to consider physical therapy as an effective non-surgical option, according to the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA...
"Current Trends in Alzheimer's Research"
The Leon J. Goldberg Foundation is sponsoring the third and last of the live WAMC radio broadcasts in a series highlighting topics related to Alzheimer's disease. The forum, entitled "Current Trends in Alzheimer's Research," will be held at the L...
Blood Donors Needed in Wake of Train Derailment
The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent appeal for blood donations. Blood supplies continue to dwindle as the Red Cross helps meet the immediate and future blood needs of those injured in Friday's train derailment and works to replenish our co...
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICES RESPONDS TO CHATSWORTH TRAIN CRASH
In immediate response to this afternoon's fatal train crash and derailment in Chatsworth, California, the American Red Cross Blood Services has shipped additional Type O blood to help surrounding hospitals and trauma centers.
New York Conference Honors Addiction Recovery Month
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OMRDD, Mayor's Office and Queens Chamber Slate Job Fair Aimed At Helping People With Disabilities
Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter announced today that a job fair designed to stimulate employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities will be held October 24 at Queens College in Flushing, Queens, state Office of Mental Reta...
Fire Safety Day to Feature Burning Residence Hall Simulation
September is Campus Fire Safety month, and SUNY Plattsburgh is celebrating it in a big way on Fire Safety Training Day, Thursday, Sept. 18. The day will provide attendees with the chance to witness a fire in a mock residence hall room and more.
OMRDD's IBR receives $1.6 million for research for Fragile X
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities’ (OMRDD) Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) has been selected to receive a nearly $1.6 million, three-year cooperative agreement...
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council Meeting Scheduled
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) will host a meeting of the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Council (MRDDAC) on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. The meeting will ...
Consumers Pay High Price for Health Insurance Industry Campaign Contributions, Says New Report
Citizen Action of New York released a new report today finding that the Republican State Senate majority received more than three times the health insurance industry campaign donations as the Democratic Assembly majority in the 2003-2007 period, ...
Consumers Pay High Price for Health Insurance Industry Campaign Contributions, Says New Report
Citizen Action of New York released a new report today finding that the Republican State Senate majority received more than three times the health insurance industry campaign donations as the Democratic Assembly majority in the 2003-2007 period, ...
Advice Columnist to Discuss College Drinking, Relationships on Sept.17
Harlan Cohen, best-selling author, speaker and nationally syndicated advice columnist, will present "Tapping the Keg of Truth: The ‘Why' Behind College Drinking" on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at SUNY Cortland.
OASAS Launches Educational Initiatives For The Prevention Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo announced today a series of initiatives for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Bush Administration Rule will Force Major Cutbacks in Family Planning and other Community Health Care Services
Just as health care providers in New York State were reeling from the double combination of state budget cuts and a new federal rule that could require dramatic changes in employee practices, another larger threat has been issued by the Bush admin...
Survey Reveals that Drs Feel Pressured by Health Insurers to Alter the Way They Treat Patients
The Medical Society of the State of New York just released survey results, which indicate that health insurer rules often force New York State physicians to alter the way they treat patients - and not necessarily for the benefit of patients. Inst...
College Dorms Are Now Smokefree, What About the Rest of Campus?
The American Lung Association of New York today released data highlighting the smoking policies on college and university campuses across New York. This information provides a local context to the findings in the American Lung Association's natio...
Encore Announces Red Cross Dracula Blood Drive Throughout Southern California October 3 & 4
Encore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navarre Corporation, announced today they will partner with the American Red Cross to hold a "Dracula" Blood Drive to celebrate the release of the first computer game in their Mystery Adventure Game line, Dracu...
Health Insurance Enrollment Decisions, Health Plan Performance and Access to Care in Latest INQUIRY Journal
Summaries of articles from the latest issue of INQUIRY journal:
Dentists to Screen for Oral Cancer at Mets Game
Dentists from the Queens County Dental Society (QCDS) will be offering free oral cancer screenings for fans at Shea Stadium before and during the Mets game on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Screening booths will be set-up on all levels of the stadium...
The Brooklyn Hospital Center Unveils Cutting Edge Imaging Technology
The Brooklyn Hospital Center unveils a new, state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) imaging system, the GE LightSpeed 64 Slice VCT system. This cutting edge technology allows The Brooklyn Hospital Center’s physicians to more quickly ...
Pharmacists in New York Now Able to Give Immunizations
The American Lung Association of New York today commended Governor David Paterson for signing into law a measure that enables licensed pharmacists to administer influenza (flu) and pneumococcal (pneumonia) immunizations. Sponsored by Senator Fusch...
The Brooklyn Hospital Center Unveils New CT Imaging Technology
The Brooklyn Hospital Center will unveil a new, state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) imaging system, the GE LightSpeed 64 Slice VCT system. This new investment offers The Brooklyn Hospital Center an innovative way for its physicians to ...
Physicians for Peace Volunteers Launch Medical Mission to Eritrea, Africa
A team of Physicians for Peace volunteer medical professionals will be in Eritrea, Africa from Sept. 5-21, conducting reconstructive surgeries for adults and young patients for foot deformities brought about by diseases such as polio, or due to ac...
Phelps Training Systems Opens at Farmers Market
Phelps Training Systems, a warehouse style gym, opened its doors September 1, 2008 in the Capital District Farmer's Market's Administrative Building in Menands. Located on the first floor, Phelps Training Systems serves as the Capital District's ...
Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York State
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., have issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the New York City Metro and Long Isla...
'SiCKO' Star to Discuss Health Care in America on Sept. 9 at SUNY Cortland
Donna Smith, an ordinary American who starred in Michael Moore's 2007 documentary film, "SiCKO," will present a "Health Care Road Show" at SUNY Cortland on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
The Brooklyn Hospital Center Unveils New CT Imaging Technology
The Brooklyn Hospital Center will unveil a new, state-of-the-art Computed Tomography (CT) imaging system, the GE LightSpeed 64 Slice VCT system. This new investment offers The Brooklyn Hospital Center an innovative way for its physicians to ...
New York Honors Addiction Recovery Month
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today announced a series of events to celebrate New York State's Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, honoring the millions of New Yorkers who ha...
Queens County Dentists To Screen For Oral Cancer At Mets Game
Dentists from the Queens County Dental Society (QCDS) will be offering free, two-minute oral cancer screenings at Shea Stadium before and during the Mets game on Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption Meets September 4 in Albany
The state Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption will hold its initial meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2008.
OMRDD Celebrates Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
By Diana Jones Ritter, Commissioner
American Red Cross Sets A Healthy Table At The L. A. County Fair
American Red Cross Blood Services, Southern California Region has set a tasty and healthy table as part of the Los Angeles County Fair's Tablescaping competition and invites you to stop by to see what's for breakfast September 5 through September ...
OMRDD to Host Public Hearing on its Five Year Comprehensive Plan
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) will be hosting a Public Hearing on September 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. to receive additional feedback on the draft of its proposed Five Year Comprehensive Plan: 2...
New York's First Ever Recovery Conference Opens on September 14
New York's First Ever Recovery Conference Opens September 14 in Albany
American Red Cross of Mass Bay Helps Families "Be Red Cross Ready" During National Preparedness Month 2008
The American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay (ARCMB) joins a nationwide effort to help communities get prepared during National Preparedness Month. Red Cross chapters across the country will conduct activities and outreach to help individuals, fami...
New York Joins National Policy Academy to Develop Strategies in Assisting Returning Veterans & Their Families
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York was one of nine states and one territory that participated in the National Policy Academy for returning veterans; a public-private collaborative aimed at developing strategies to improve ser...
SUNY Cortland Offers Fall 'Wellness' Series for Campus, Community
SUNY Cortland will host the Fall 2008 "Wellness Wednesday Series" featuring speakers, exhibits, self-help workshops and other programs intended to help students adjust to college life.
Lung Association: Back to School Often Means Back to Asthma for School-Age Children
The American Lung Association of New York today reminded parents and caregivers across New York State that when children return to school, they often return to dealing with asthma-related issues. Annually, school-age children with asthma miss almo...
URGENT APPEAL
American Red Cross officials today announced plummeting blood supplies and a critical shortage Labor Day week. To avert a crisis, Red Cross is making an urgent appeal for local residents to call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE or log onto givelife.org and make an...
Planned Parenthood CEO Condemns New HHS Rule
On August 28, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a draft 42-page "rule" that would require health care institutions and individuals to provide written certification of compliance with federal laws that address personal conscie...
Governor Paterson Announces One-Year Freeze on Medical Malpractice Rates for Physicians in New York State
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he has signed legislation to freeze medical malpractice rates for physicians in New York for one year in an effort to provide desperately-needed premium relief for doctors already overburdened by soa...
PFP Receives Inaugural “Make A Difference Award” From Philanthropic Educational Toy Company Learning is an Art
Physicians for Peace has been awarded the inaugural "Make A Difference Award" by Learning is an Art. The award recognizes charitable organizations for their "dedication to creating sustainable change in the lives of individuals in need."
OMRDD Moves Forward with Direct Care Initiative
Since its kick off in June, the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) has been moving steadily forward with its Direct Care Initiative, which will assist the agency in creating a prototype for systemati...
Insurance and Health Departments to Hold Joint Hearing on Out-of-Network Insurance Coverage
In response to complaints from consumers who did everything they could to use in-network doctors, but nonetheless received surprise bills from specialists whom the consumers did not know were out-of-network, the Insurance Department will hold a pu...
Brooklyn Hospital Announces Opening of New Cardiac Catheterization Suite
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The Brooklyn Hospital Center to Unveil New, State of the Art Cardiac Cath Suite
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The Brooklyn Hospital Center to Unveil New, State of the Art Cardiac Cath Suite
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Drs Urge State Legislative Leaders to Avert Healthcare Crisis
Faced with crushing increases in liability premiums, New York doctors today called on state leaders "to take any and all actions necessary to prevent the imposition of any further medical liability insurance rate increases on NY's hospitals and do...
The Brooklyn Hospital Center to Unveil New, State of the Art Cardiac Cath. Suite
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CORRECTION: Cambridge Resident Named Board Chairman Of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay
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Officials Announce Latest Statewide STOP-DWI Effort
David J. Swarts, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC); James F. May, Chairman of New York State STOP-DWI Association; Harry J. Corbitt, Superintendent of the State Polic...
Cambridge Resident Named Board Chairman Of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay
At the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay, Cambridge resident, Geri Denterlein, President of Denterlein Worldwide, was elected chairman of the board of directors of the American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay.
OASAS Advisory Council Meets August 20 in Albany
The Advisory Council to the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
State Announces New Job Training Program for Low-Income Workers
The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that $5 million in federal funding will be made available to provide education and training programs designed to better prepare individuals - especially young adults - ...
What To Do If Your Health Insurance Company Denies a Claim
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DEC Tells New Yorkers: Don’t Flush Medications
A new initiative to help reduce the growing presence of pharmaceuticals in water bodies is being launched today by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Commissioner Pete Grannis announced. The "Don't Flush Your Drugs"...
State Fair Officials Clarify Non-smoking Areas of Fairgrounds
Iowa State Fair officials have been busy in recent weeks implementing Iowa's Smokefree Air Act. In accordance with the new law, portions of the Fairgrounds will become smoke-free this year. The 2008 Fair is set August 7-17.
New SUNY Grant Boosts Nursing Education at Genesee Community College
A new State University of New York "high needs" program grant of $115,380 will boost the number of licensed practical nurses studying at Genesee to become registered nurses from about 15 to 35 or more each semester, Samson Olaode, Director of Gran...
Air Pollution Bad in Beijing, Not Great in New York State
As New York's finest athletes arrive in Beijing to take part in the 2008 Summer Olympics, the American Lung Association of New York reminds New Yorkers back home of the dangers of air pollution. While those competing in the Olympic Games in the Pe...
Media Advisory - Commissioner to Kick Off "Eat Local" Challenge
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker will kick off New York State's "Eat Local" Challenge in Albany, challenging New Yorkers to eat only foods produced locally for one day this week, August 3-9.
American Red Cross Invites You to Save a Life, Fill Your Tank and Your Stomach
To increase blood and platelet donations and help persistently low blood supply levels, the American Red Cross is offering blood and platelet donors who give in the month of August a $5 Pick Up Stix gift certificate and a chance to win a gas gift ...
Groups Ask: Where are Clean Diesel Regulations?
A coalition of environmental and public health groups today urged Governor Paterson to order the immediate implementation of the New York State Diesel Emission Reduction Act of 2006. According to the timelines established by the law, all state ow...
New York State Expanding Capacity to Treat Problem Gambling Statewide
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo awarded eight licensed chemical dependency providers capacity to expand access to care for the treatment of problem gambling statewide.
New York State Agencies, Vet Centers Team Up to Provide Mental Health Screening to National Guard Soldiers
The New York State Division of Veterans Affairs and New York State Office of Mental Health are teaming up with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs to provide mental health screening to Citizen Soldiers returning from war zones.
FDA OVERSIGHT OF TOBACCO PASSES U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The American Lung Association of New York today applauded the courage and leadership of New York's Congressional Delegation for voting overwhelmingly in favor of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (H.R. 1108). Today's historic ...
NYS Medical Society Pledges to Work with Gov. Paterson
In response to Governor David Paterson televised address, Michael H. Rosenberg, MD, President of the Medical Society of the State of New York, described Governor Paterson's statement as "courageous."
Area Businesses Supporting Farmers Market in Menands
The Capital District Farmers Market in Menands is celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, and for the first time they are getting financial support from businesses outside the market. Their Saturday retail market, where the general public i...
Fickel to lead health professions program
Dr. Twila Fickel of Chadron has been hired to guide Chadron State College's health professions program beginning this fall.
Judge Orders City Must Pay Worker For Cancer Screening
A Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge has ordered the City of Saratoga Springs to restore two hours sick leave to a City Hall employee who was forced to use her leave accruals when she took time off during the workday for breast cancer screening.
Visit the Dentist at Saratoga Racetrack
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New York State Home Inspection Council to Meet
A meeting of the New York State Home Inspection Council will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of State, 80 South Swan Street, 10th Floor Conference Room, Albany, NY.
New York State Builds Prevention Capacity
Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo announced that the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) will fund $500,000 for Regional Prevention Resource Centers in New York State.
Group to Hold Vigil at Kings County Hospital
WE THE PEOPLE started as a united front of survivors of psychiatric atrocities to condemn human rights violations. Unlike Ms. Green, we survived with our lives. However, our liberty, our health, and our futures continue to be under the threat ...
Blueberry and Raspberries Take Center Stage
Just as summer seems to be hitting the mid way point we have two new reasons to take the family out to your local farm market to experience the mid summer treats of blueberries and raspberries. The traditional fall favorites from the fruit family ...
First Lady Jenny Sanford to serve as Honorary Chair of Healthy Charleston Challenge
First Lady Jenny Sanford will serve as Honorary Chair of the Healthy Charleston Challenge hosted by the Medical University of South Carolina's Harper Student Wellness Center. This is a twelve-week weight loss program designed to increase physical ...
Commissioner Recognizes Blueberry Season in NYS
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker today recognized the peak of blueberry season in New York State and encouraged all New Yorkers to visit their local blueberry patch. Blueberries represent an important sector of the State's a...
Charlebois and McLeod Join AIDS Council
The AIDS Council of Northeastern New York is pleaded to announce that Sherry Charlebois has joined as Director of Client Services and Michele McLeod as Director of Human Resources.
New York Leads the Nation With Tobacco-Free Initiative To Enhance Recovery and Save Lives
New York State today becomes the first in the nation to enact tobacco-free regulations at all prevention and treatment programs, a groundbreaking wellness initiative in the addiction services system enacted on the anniversary of the Clean Indoor A...
OASAS Implements Life-Saving Tobacco-Free Regulation
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Kare