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Monthly Archives: May 2011
As Physicians Change, Will the AMA?
Dr. Aaron Carroll, guest blogger on The Washington Post with Bloomberg (Ezra Klein-In The News) states that “doctors were once overwhelmingly male and usually owned their own practices. They generally favored lower taxes and regularly fought lawyers to restrict patient … Continue reading
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Atul Gawande suggests that, when it comes to physicians, we need fewer cowboys and more pit crews
Dr. Aaron Carroll agrees and believes that “we as physicians imagine ourselves as heroes working individually, instead of as part of a team, perhaps in a more supporting role. I think there’s something to this, but it’s only a part … Continue reading
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May 25th Senate Rejects House Budget Plan…
…that would privatize Medicare. As reported on bloomberg.com, the Democratic-controlled Senate voted, 57-40, not to advance the plan drafted by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican. Read more Dr. Aaron Carroll speaks on the Future of Healthcare … Continue reading
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Elaine Sanchez Presents Caregivers Survival Training
A lighthearted presentation with stories every caregiver will relate to and advice from noted author and speaker Elaine Sanchez will be offered on June 2nd 2011 at noon-2PM and again from 6-8PM, sponsored by The Kensington, an assisted living residence … Continue reading
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Ten Tips For Speaking Like A Pro
Our own Jo Cavender is featured on EmmeNation highlighting ten tips for those who want to master the platform. Specifically, Jo talks about understanding the audience, making a connection and turning nervous energy into an enthusiastic delivery.Read More
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Baby Boomers Increase the Need for Geriatric Social Workers
The headline in the Chicago Tribune, May 5th, goes on to say that families need to be prepared to care for family elders. Elaine Sanchez addresses a survival plan for caregivers and a ‘Boomer Bootcamp,’ designed to help families conduct … Continue reading
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$1 Billion Goes to Cutting Medical Errors
Officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services were in Dallas May 5th to launch the Partnership for Patients, an initiative to reduce hospital-acquired ailments by 40 percent and cut … Continue reading
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Bill Germanakos, WINNER-Season 4 Biggest Loser, discusses successes and challenges with Bodyweightculture.com
Bill Germanakos says that, while on the show, his greatest challenge was the fact that he was struggling with so many injuries, both old and new. He had suffered many knee and ankle injuries in his life and had several … Continue reading
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PRISM Awards honor shows for mental health awareness
USA TODAY announced the PRISM award winners for realistically showing mental health issues including substance abuse, addiction and bi-polar disorder. Black Swan, The Fighter, and Mad Men were among the list of winners. For celebrities who speak on these issues, … Continue reading
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John Larroquette nominated for Tony Award
Tony Award nominees were just announced and actor John Larroquette was nominated for best performance by a featured actor in the musical “How To Succeed in Business”.
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