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Head of UN health agency outlines reforms to improve efficiency 1 November 2011 The head of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today stressed that planned reforms are intended to make the agency more efficient as it strives to “On top of enduring fuel, food, and financial crises, the challenges of climate change, conflicts, […]
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UNICEF calls for urgent funding for nutrition crisis in DPR Korea 1 November 2011 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today called for funding to assist millions of people in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), particularly children and women, who are at risk of becoming severely malnourished. Mother and child at a UN-supported […]
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Heart Disease Hides in Seemingly Healthy Youngsters … … Heart Disease Hides in Seemingly Healthy Youngsters New research presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver reiterates the old adage that “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” As it turns out, investigators found that almost half of the seemingly healthy-looking study volunteers — […]
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Singer and Actress Mandy Moore on the power of innovative global health programs … … Singer and Actress Mandy Moore on the power of innovative global health programs Mandy Moore, singer, actress and global health ambassador for Population Services International (PSI), congratulates USAID on 50 years and stresses the importance of global health programs.
Drug Shortages Have Reached a “Critical Level” >>Voices on Reducing Prescription Drug Shortage: Bonnie Frawley …. Bonnie Frawley, the Pharmacy Manager at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts discusses why the President’s Executive action on the Prescription Drug Shortage is vital to supporting the Health Industry in America. … Bonnie Frawley is a pharmacy […]
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UN agency delivers more aid to quake survivors in Turkey 1 November 2011 The United Nations refugee agency reported today it has airlifted more than 100 tons of relief materials into Turkey to assist survivors of last week’s devastating earthquake in the country’s southeast. Two flights at the weekend delivered 1,000 tents and 20,000 blankets, Andrej Mahecic, […]
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The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Joining Forces Network … … Dominique Dawes talks about the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Joining Forces Network and how Clubs can help support the Joining Forces initiative.
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius congratulates USAID on 50 years of progress … … HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius congratulates USAID on 50 years of progress Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary and daughter of a former USAID Administrator, congratulates USAID on 50 years of reducing poverty and increasing opportunity around the world. ### * […]
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The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Joining Forces Network … … Drew Brees talks about the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Joining Forces Network and how Clubs can help support the Joining Forces initiative. The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) is a committee of 25 volunteer citizens who advise […]
American Council on Exercise and the Joining Forces Initiative … … Dominique Dawes talks about the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and how fitness professionals can pledge their support to the Joining Forces initiative.
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