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SILVER SPRING, MD - We are closer than ever before to reforming a health care system that ensures affordable, quality care for all. With the succes...
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SILVER SPRING, MD - We are closer than ever before to reforming a health care system that ensures affordable, quality care for all. With the successful passage in the House of H.R. 3962, The Affordable Health Care for America Act the focus of the health care debate is now on the Senate. The American Nurses Association urges all Americans to contact their Senators to voice their support for meaningful health care reform.
Join ANA in advocating for a health care system that focuses on wellness and prevention, a high-quality public insurance option that complements and competes fairly with options offered by private insurers, and a national healthcare workforce policy which recognizes the vital role nurses play.
ANA remains committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all persons are entitled to ready access to affordable, quality health care services. ANA supports a restructured health care system that ensures universal access to a standard package of essential health care services for all individuals and families. That is why ANA strongly supports the inclusion of a public health insurance plan option as an essential part of comprehensive health care reform.
As the largest group of health care professionals, nurses are uniquely positioned to advocate for and with their patients to achieve a health care system that provides safe quality care. Nurses see firsthand how important access to affordable quality health care is. They are witness to the tragedy of patients delaying care for financial reasons and the devastating impact it can have on their health and their families.
ANA believes that the time for reform is now. Help ANA achieve the goal of transforming the current "sick care" system into a true "health care" system.
Produced for: American Nurses Association
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Moms Want to Make an Informed Choice
RED BANK, NJ - November 30, 2009 A national survey reveals the majority of mothers know breastfeeding is ideal ...
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Moms Want to Make an Informed Choice
RED BANK, NJ - November 30, 2009 A national survey reveals the majority of mothers know breastfeeding is ideal for their babies and themselves but at
the same time want the right to decide what works best for them and their families. The survey of mothers of children aged 12 months and younger found that
most mothers (83%) made their infant feeding decision prior to going to the hospital to give birth. The vast majority (82%) breastfed at some point during
the first year; however, over half of the moms changed their baby's diet during the first year. Three out of four moms believe new mothers should receive
information on breastfeeding as well as infant formula so they can make an informed choice. Most mothers agree infant formula provides flexibility and
choice, as well as a means of supplementing breastfeeding. Mothers also reported barriers to breastfeeding included low breast milk supply, returning to
work, and sore/cracked nipples. "We need to provide more support and education for breastfeeding moms while at the same time be supportive of those moms
who cannot or choose not to breastfeed," says Cahill. "Mothers need to educate themselves and be supported whether their decision is to breastfeed or
formula feed - they are both good choices."
Survey: In May 2009, Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research interviewed a nationally representative sample of 876 mothers. The sample was representative of the
percent of U.S. mothers currently enrolled in WIC. This research was sponsored by the International Formula Council, an association of manufacturers and
marketers of formulated nutrition products, including infant formula.
HealthyWomen
The not-for-profit HealthyWomen (HW) organization is the leading independent health information source for women. HW develops and distributes up-to-date
and objective women's health information based on the latest advances in medical research and practice, all of which is reviewed by leading medical
specialists in the field. HW ...
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) is giving customers the gift of incredible savings this holiday shopping season. Staples is in-s...
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FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) is giving customers the gift of incredible savings this holiday shopping season. Staples is in-stock on a wide assortment of gifts, from the latest technology products and Staples exclusive items to hot brand-name gadgets. Customers looking for the hottest deals can visit Staples' new Holiday Center at www.staples.com/holidaysavings, which features an expanded assortment of products and deals including gifts for the office, technology for kids, stocking stuffers, and party supplies.
In an effort to provide even more value to customers, Staples is launching a Holiday Sweepstakes on Staples.com on Cyber Monday (Nov. 30). One lucky customer will win a $1,000 technology bundle every day through Dec. 25th. The prize will include a Windows 7 HP Laptop and an HP Photosmart Premium Touchsmart Web All-in-One. Also during the season, customers will find new Staples-exclusive products for as low as $10, including the Omnitech(tm) Digital Ornament ($9.99) and the Omnitech(tm) Mini Pod Speaker ($9.99); great deals on key holiday categories including GPS, digital frames and digital cameras; special offers for Staples Rewards customers; and the Wednesday "Holideal," a one-day savings bonus on select items online and in stores (coupon from Staples.com required for in-store Holideal savings).
"At Staples, we are committed to offering customers great deals during the holiday shopping season through everyday low prices on key technology items, as well as outstanding one-day Holideals, and through weekly specials in our circular," said Jevin Eagle, executive vice president of merchandising for Staples. "We've also added new special savings to our holiday season this year. No matter where our customers choose to shop - in our stores or on Staples.com - they will find easy ways to save."
* The Staples Tech Bundle-a-day Giveaway: No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. The Tech Bundle-a-Day Giveaway is sponsored by Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc. Open only to ...
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Make it a "Blue Christmas" with VTech's BLUETOOTH(r) Cordless Phone Systems
November 2009 (Medialink) - This holiday season, budgets may b...
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Make it a "Blue Christmas" with VTech's BLUETOOTH(r) Cordless Phone Systems
November 2009 (Medialink) - This holiday season, budgets may be top of mind for consumers but they still want the latest gadgets to stay connected and ease personal communications. By making it a "Blue Christmas," shoppers can give the gift of convenience in communications without breaking the bank - especially for the gadget guys and gals in their lives. With BLUETOOTH(r) cordless phone systems from VTech(r) Communications, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY, and the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer), friends and family can take advantage of advanced technologies to streamline communication during the busy holidays.
Combining BLUETOOTH and DECT 6.0 technologies, VTech's LS6245 and DS6321-3 cordless phones enable users to consolidate cellular and landline calls and enjoy the freedom of talking in any room without worrying about dropped cell calls or poor call clarity. Each of these high-tech systems also offer industry-leading style and function:
LS6245
VTech's LS6245 is the first cordless phone system to combine touch-sensitive interfaces with BLUETOOTH capabilities. This button-free, sleekly designed phone system features a high-gloss, metallic black finish, and its reverse color LCD display and white backlit keypad offer easy viewing. It can connect with up to four separate BLUETOOTH-enabled devices such as a mobile phone or headset, and will sync to them automatically when the device comes within range of the base. Users also can answer landline calls on one handset and cell calls on another, creating a virtual two-line system.
DS6321-3
The DS6321-3 is the first home phone capable of downloading cellular phonebook directory entries (up to 6,000) using BLUETOOTH technology. Like the LS6245, it enables users to make cellular calls using the handset or landline calls with a BLUETOOTH headset, for more convenient and clear conversations. With three handsets included, the ...
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As research continues to mount about the effectiveness of memory screenings and the benefits of early detection of memory problems, the Alzheimer's...
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As research continues to mount about the effectiveness of memory screenings and the benefits of early detection of memory problems, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) held its 7th annual National Memory Screening Day on November 17.
The event coincided with National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, observed during November.
More than 2,100 sites across the country offered free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials about memory concerns, successful aging and local resources. The face-to-face screening, conducted by a qualified healthcare professional, took about five minutes to administer and consisted of a series of questions and/or tasks.
Sites included doctor's offices, senior centers and assisted living facilities, as well as 1,030 Kmart Pharmacy locations nationwide as part of the chain's GoldK Day. Screeners emphasized that the test results do not represent a diagnosis and encouraged individuals with below-normal scores as well as those who still had concerns to pursue a full medical exam. AFA believes screenings are appropriate for individuals concerned about memory loss or experiencing warning signs of dementia; whose family and friends have noticed changes in them; who believe they are at risk due to family history; or who want to see how their memory is now and for future comparisons. "We must break through the enormous stigma and denial about memory problems that still exist today," said Eric J. Hall, AFA's president and chief executive officer. "It's a message that the nation as a whole and aging baby boomers especially need to heed."
Some memory problems can be readily treated, such as those caused by vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. Other member problems might result from causes that are not currently reversible, such as Alzheimer's disease. Warning signs of Alzheimer's disease include forgetting people's names and events, asking repetitive questions and confusion over daily routines. In a report, "Memory Matters," released ...
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