Help Haiti
Posted by Margaret in News on 15. Jan, 2010 | 0 Comments
The news from Haiti’s January 12’s massive earthquake is horrific. Estimates of the death toll are staggering and continue to rise. Following is a list of reputable organizations to which you can donate to help (you can even donate via text—it can’t get much easier than that):
Partners In Health: www.pih.org, 617-432-5256
Doctors Without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.org, 888-392-0392
Oxfam America: www.oxfamamerica.org, 800-77-OXFAM [...]
Healthy lives, healthy futures
Posted by Margaret in News on 17. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments
The U.S. Commitment to Reproductive Health
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called for renewed support for international family planning and reproductive health programs in a speech from the U.S. Department of State.
The event commemorated the 15th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). In 1994, 179 representatives from around the world gathered for [...]
How to Find a Good Alternative Medicine Practitioner
Posted by Margaret in News on 11. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
Whether you’re getting a deep-tissue massage or trying acupuncture for the first time, picking the right alternative medicine professional is important to your health.
Here are tips to help you choose wisely:
Ask for referrals from your doctor, local hospital, or medical school.
Get a recommendation from a professional organization for the type of practitioner you are looking [...]
Alternative Medicine Becoming Mainstream
Posted by Margaret in News on 09. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments
You or someone you know may be choosing to treat themselves using nontraditional methods, but to what end? An article in the Health section of the LA Times today stated that “Americans spent $22 billion on supplements in 2007″. Instead of surgery, pharmaceuticals or other traditional care, many Americans are opting for treating themselves with [...]
CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative
Posted by Margaret in News on 30. Sep, 2009 | 0 Comments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Healthier Worksite Initiative (HWI) addresses workforce health promotion. Workforce health promotion is a topic that is receiving a lot of attention in workplaces today. Well-constructed and well-run programs can reduce costs to the employer and improve employee health and morale.
For more information CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative
