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Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:35 PM

US Department of Health

Type: Organization
Name: US Department of Health
First Reported 17 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 2 Documents (in Conflicts & Crime)
Kathleen Sebelius - Click to view image in its original context
Kathleen Sebelius
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirmation of Pamela Hyde as Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(BusinessWire) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the United States Senate unanimously confirmed Pamela Hyde as Administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se ... [Individual.com - 16 hours ago]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents (in Medicine)
Which Hospitals Are Ignoring New Mammogram Rules?
The biggest reversal came from the federal government when U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Wednesday afternoon that ' for consideration, but our policies remain unchanged,' even though the task force ... [ABC News - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)
CSC to provide IT support for Department of Health and Human Services
Includes internet and remote access to the HHS server, hardware and software servicesCSC said that US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Information Technology Infrastructure Operations indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) ... [Computer Business Review - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents
Retractable Technologies Q3 Revenues Up 19.5% - Quick Facts
(RTTNews) - Retractable Technologies Inc. (RVP: News ) reported that its third quarter revenues increased by 19.5% to $10.8 million over a year ago, due to the sales generated as a result of the company's selection by the U.S. Department of Health & Human ... [RTTNews.com - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 1 Documents (in Health)
Emphasizing racial disparities increases health news coverage, says new study
Effective communication of health news is needed to raise awareness and encourage behavior changes in populations who experience health disparities, or inequalities in health status, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As media ... [News-Medical.Net - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 11/20/2009 - Updated 11/20/2009 - 1 Documents
WakeMed Wins National Medal of Honor for Organ Donation
- WakeMed Health & Hospitals announces it has been awarded a Silver National Medal of Honor for Organ Donation from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) for achieving and sustaining two out of three national goals for organ donation over ... [dBusinessNews.com - 11/20/2009]
First Reported 11/16/2009 - Updated 11/16/2009 - 10 Documents (in Health)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Offer Special Webcast on H1N1 and Diabetes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will co-host a “Know What to Do about the Flu Webcast” on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Experts from HHS’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will talk about how the H1N1 and seasonal ... [Genetic Engineering News - 11/16/2009]
First Reported 11/17/2009 - Updated 11/18/2009 - 2 Documents
Baker chosen for HHS regional post
Judy Baker, a former member of the Missouri House, was appointed a regional director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced Tuesday.Baker was one of four new regional directors named. She will head ... [Biz Journals - 11/18/2009]
First Reported 11/17/2009 - Updated 11/17/2009 - 2 Documents (in New Business)
CSC Wins Contract to Provide Information Technology Support to Department of Health and Human Services
CSC (NYSE: CSC) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the company the Information Technology Infrastructure Operations indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, which has a three-year base period ... [Individual.com - 11/17/2009]
First Reported 11/16/2009 - Updated 11/16/2009 - 2 Documents
Protect Yourself from Swine Flu
Medical supply company specializes in prevention(PRWEB) November 16, 2009 -- With the flu season underway, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting flu cases are higher than normal, particularly swine flu cases. The H1N1 virus ... [Earthtimes.org - 11/16/2009]
First Reported 11/17/2009 - Updated 11/17/2009 - 1 Documents (in Health)
Parents fear shot more than flu
Marcela Astralaga's 7-year-old daughter, Daniella, just got over swine flu. But she still doesn't intend to get the H1N1 flu vaccine for her 3 -year-old daughter, Andrea, or for herself. ''I mistrust new shots,'' says Astralaga, a Miami bank sales manager. ... [Miami Herald - 11/17/2009]
First Reported 11/17/2009 - Updated 11/17/2009 - 1 Documents (in Health)
FDA Approves Fifth H1N1 Vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today it has approved a fifth monovalent vaccine for protection against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. This vaccine is manufactured by ID Biomedical Corp. of Quebec, Canada, owned by GlaxoSmithKline PLC ... [Occupational Health & Safety - 11/17/2009]

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...on behalf of the people of New Mexico to expand access to health and human services programs and improve their quality,' said Secretary Sebelius. "With over 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Pamela's health policy expertise and management experience will be invaluable to our Department. She will be an outstanding leader at SAMHSA, and I look forward to working with her in this new role." Pamela Hyde's Bio:
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirmation of Pamela Hyde as Administrator, Substance... [Forbes.com - 17 hours ago]
...SHARTS-HOPKO, Ph D , RN, doctoral program professor at VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING, is an expert in maternal-infant and women's health: "I understand the disquiet that individuals may experience by the change in recommendations. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, an agency of the U S Department of HealthDepartment of Health and Human Services and the parent of the U S Preventive Services Task Force, has the advantage of being able to access very large data sets over time to evaluate cost-effectiveness of various tests and interventions." Sharts-Hopko has published research on women's health perceptions during various health and life transitions. News Contact: Sarah Christy, sarah...
PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: New Mammogram Guidelines [Forbes.com - 23 hours ago]
...But Blumenthal dropped a hint at an address at the Medical Informatics Association's annual symposium. He "gave attendees what they wanted to hear by reiterating his philosophy that technology simply is an enabler of quality improvement, not a panacea for healthcare" according to FierceEMR
Blumenthal: Patient Care, Not Tech, Will Drive Meaningful Use [Information Week - 11/19/2009]

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HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirm... [Individual.com - 16 hours ago]
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirm... [Forbes.com - 17 hours ago]
HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirm... [Earthtimes.org - 18 hours ago]
WHO Estimates 65 Million Have Received H1N1 Shots [Occupational Health & Safety - 22 hours ago]
PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: New Mammogram Guidelines [Forbes.com - 23 hours ago]
Parent training complements medication for trea... [EurekAlert! - 23 hours ago]
Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S. [Forbes.com - 11/20/2009]
H1N1 Pandemic May Have Peaked in October in U.S... [PR Newswire via MSN Money - 11/20/2009]
H1N1 Pandemic May Have Peaked in October in U.S... [Yahoo! Canada - 11/20/2009]
TX: Hospital war [Stateline - 11/20/2009]
WakeMed Wins National Medal of Honor for Organ ... [dBusinessNews.com - 11/20/2009]
Government Agency Speeds Document Handling [Integrated Solutions - 11/20/2009]
ECRI Institute Releases Roadmap to the Evidence... [Forbes.com - 11/20/2009]
NIEHS grants $13 million for engineered nanomat... [News-Medical.Net - 11/20/2009]
A Different Kind of Test [Inside Higher Ed - 11/20/2009]
GSK donates flu vaccine to the WHO [Pharmaceutical Technology - 11/20/2009]
Emphasizing racial disparities increases health... [News-Medical.Net - 11/20/2009]
NIDA Stimulus Grant to Assess the Benefits of C... [National Institutes of Health - 11/20/2009]
Oncology Business Review Latest Edition Feature... [Prlog - 11/20/2009]
Breast imagers join backlash against new mammog... [Diagnostic Imaging - 11/20/2009]
Tobacco Control in the United StatesRecent Prog... [CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians - 11/19/2009]
First Pharmacist To Lead SCCM Says Team Approac... [Pharmacy Practice News - 11/19/2009]
Governor Renews Civil Emergency Order to Fight Flu [Maine.gov - 11/19/2009]
First Pharmacist To Lead SCCM Says Team Appro... [Pharmacy Practice News - 11/19/2009]
New findings suggest strategy to help generate ... [EurekAlert! - 11/19/2009]
Highlighting racial disparities increases cover... [Genetic Engineering News - 11/19/2009]
Retractable Technologies Q3 Revenues Up 19.5% -... [RTTNews.com - 11/19/2009]
Retractable Technologies, Inc. Has 3Q 2009 Reve... [Business Wire via MSN Money - 11/19/2009]
Blumenthal: Patient Care, Not Tech, Will Drive ... [Information Week - 11/19/2009]
Retractable Technologies, Inc. Has 3Q 2009 Reve... [Business Wire - 11/19/2009]
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Mom, This Post Is For You [NO QUARTER - 11/20/2009]
Nunly (aka, Divine Democrat), has allowed us to publish her post from Bad Habit. Last night, while watching TV, I heard a blip on the news about how woman are ...
New mammogran recommendations [Anderson Cooper 360 - 11/17/2009]
Preventive Services Task Force U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Women in their 40s should not get routine mammograms for early detection of breast ...
Mashable’s Guide to Social Media Events & C... [Mashable! - 11/16/2009]
It’s a brand new week, which means it’s time for Mashable’s guide to upcoming social media and web events, parties, and conferences. For more upcoming event listings, ...
BulletProof: Interview with ACLU Attorney Chris... [Patent Baristas - 11/16/2009]
Association for Molecular Pathology, et al. v. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, et al., a suit by the American Civil Liberties Union and joined by the Public Patent ...
BulletProof: Interview with ACLU Attorney Chris... [Patent Baristas - 11/12/2009]
Association for Molecular Pathology, et al. v. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, et al., a suit by the American Civil Liberties Union and joined by the Public Patent ...
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Do We Have a Winner? [Slate Magazine - 11/09/2009]
Sen. McCaskill Speaks in Support of Sebelius No... [Senator Claire McCaskill - YouTube Channel - 04/28/2009]
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