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Byline: Bo Seo Jun 24, 2019 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Global Fund is tasked with financing programs aimed at the prevention and treatment of [...]

Originally published November 2004 Region 1 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the region that includes Connecticut, is increasing its enforcement efforts at hospitals, while continuing its longstanding [...]

The article reports that the Cuban government would withdraw from the Brazilian medical program Mais Medicos that sends doctors to remote, underserved areas in Brazil.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is already well ahead of its 2005 target for BSE testing but it has no plans to scale back its program for collecting brain samples [...]

GPs are facing a chaotic opening to the influenza vaccination programme with a furious row over which patients should be immunised following hot on the heels of nationwide delays in [...]

The article focuses on Medical Monitoring Program aims to estimate HIV cascade including linkage to care, retention in care and viral suppression. The jurisdictions took part in the project were California's state Office and local department of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

The article offers information on the lawsuits filed by health cooperatives Minuteman Health of Massachusetts and the New Mexico Health Connections against the Obama administration following arguments that the government mismanaged a risk-adjustment program under the Affordable Care Act. It mentions that the program allows bigger insurer to compensate with one another.

The article offers information on the CFC ANCOP USA and Holy Name Medical Center Filipino Medical Program partnership which was formed during a meeting of the two groups in June 2016.

The article presents information on the functioning of the Pima Medical Institute, established by CEO Dick Luebke. The institute offers degrees to students in nine medical programs, including dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, medical administrative assistant, radiography, repertory therapy, and physical therapy assistant. Students can earn a degree from Pima Medical Institute in nine months and an associate's degree in 20-24 months.

The article focuses on a company called Haoyisheng.com Inc. that is using prerecorded lecture videos to teach basic medical care procedures and information to China's estimated one million rural doctors, many of whom have no formal medical education and little knowledge of Western medicine or how to use it.

This article discusses a team of salespeople, funded by the state of Pennsylvania, who visit doctors offices to advocate alternatives to brand-names drugs. This team was created in response to the rising costs of state funded medical programs. Generic alternatives to many of the most popular name-brand drugs are available. However, generic companies do not have the advertising budget that name-brand companies do. Harvard professor of medicine Jerry Avon is spearheading this campaign.

The article focuses on the introduction of the Orange County Cochlear Implant Institute program at Providence Speech and Hearing Center in California. Topics discussed include an overview of the Orange County Cochlear Implant Institute, the health care quality of the program, its mission, purpose and honor, and its support to patients and communities.

The article reports on the expansion of services by Memphis Kwanzaa International, a cultural organization in Memphis, Tennessee, through the addition of new preventive healthcare programs.

The article reports on the successful free medical services organized by members of the Elite Hospitals and the private business graduate school Xavier School of Management (XLRI), at the community areas of Azad Basti, India on August 18, 2015.

The article focuses on the new operating rules for state-run health insurance exchanges formed by President Barack Obama's administration in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services has released the regulations which provide flexible federal deadlines to the state lawmaker for building state and regional insurance markets. It also focuses on the need to expand the joint federal state Medical program for the poor under the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act.

Responding to intensifying criticism about the Texas government's decision to exclude Planned Parenthood from a health care program for low-income women -- a move that the federal government considers illegal -- Gov. Rick Perry said at a news conference on Thursday that the state would use its own money to operate the program if Washington stops financing it. ''This program is not going away,'' he said. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the Petworth Health Wellness Day at the Emery Recreation Center in Washington, D.C. that includes expert advice on diet, exercise and wellness from Howard University Hospital clinicians.

The article reports on the 5% increase in enrollment in the controversial Medicare Advantage program by 2011, while average premiums will decline by 1% in the U.S. in 2010.

The article reports on the Low Cost Prostate Cancer Screening thru prostate-specific antigen tests (PSA) on September 17 to 18, 2010 by the Rotary Clubs of Burnet and Marble Falls together with Seton Clinics in Texas.

The article reports on the development of the Hospitalist Program at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, New York.

A calendar of events related to LGBT communities in the U.S. is presented including the meeting of the Attic Youth Center every Wednesday and Friday, the free HIV/AIDS diagnosis and treatment for Philadelphia residents every Monday and Thursday, and the meeting of the Dignity Metro New Jersey every Sunday.

The article offers health news briefs from the U.S. as of October 2008. Smoking prevalence in Arkansas has decreased from 26.3% in 2002 to 22.4% in 2007. The District of Columbia Department of Health in Washington has been cited for its success in providing health care to disadvantaged residents by the Foundation of Health Coverage Education. The Hawaii State Department of Health in Honolulu has begun the Protect Hawaii's Keiki: Stop Flu at School program.

The article offers information on the Harlem Week 2008 in New York. The event is a grand opportunity to see one of the most popular communities with marvelous entertainment and unforgettable attractions in the nation. It offers musical greats and health initiative focusing on oral health and diabetes. Its commitment to care for the community extends to many clinical programs. It has expanded to include a month of activities with a global reputation.

The article reports on the consolidation of the American Cancer Society and Stamford Hospital in Connecticut in the fight against cancer. Both organizations have signed a collaboration agreement to work together on several initiatives which include educational programs for medical providers and consumers, outreach programs throughout the community and special programs for families and health care patients.

The article reports that Danbury Hospital has completed its first angioplasty procedure for acute heart attacks in Connecticut. This breaks the long-standing cycle of having patients leave the region and experience potential delays in care. CEO Frank J. Kelly of Danbury Hospital and Danbury Health Systems has been proud to have served Danbury and surrounding communities in Connecticut and nearby New York.

This article reports that a coalition of labor unions, small businesses, and advocacy organizations has declared the Health Care Security Act passed by the New York City Council. A major victory in the battle to win health care protection for city grocery and food retail employees, and workers in major "big box" stores like WalMart. The measure is considered a victory by a coalition that has fought such "big box" stores as Wal-Mart, charging that the mega-store's health care plan is so expensive employees who find it unaffordable are forced to rely on taxpayer-funded health care programs.

Focuses on the advertisement pertaining to the economic conditions in Venezuela. Role of various oil companies in improving the standard of living of several individuals; Way of attracting more investors; Distribution of the huge outlay of oil revenues in different educational and healthcare programs in the country.

Reports the opposition toward the medical exchange program of Venezuelan President Hugo Chav é z that recruits physicians from Cuba to serve in rural areas in the country.

Focuses on the Telehealth Research Project by the Nunee Health Authority in the U.S. Details on the funding of the project; Services offered by the project; Comments from TeleHealth consultant Robert Vigneault.

Says that hospitals, doctors and insurance companies around the country are not waiting for details of President Bill Clinton's health plan, but are already linking up to form the health care networks that Clinton is likely to propose as the foundation of a new medical system. The competition to establish these networks is being intensified by the belief that whoever moves first will be able to profit by controlling the shape of the new health system.

Offers information on the medical training program conducted by Doctor Brian C. Halpern in Vietnam. War memories in the country; Comment from the physician; Details on the medical program.