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11/23/2008
Burlco Health Dept. sponsors AIDS events (Courier-Post)
The Burlington County Health Department will sponsor several events in recognition of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.
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11/17/2008
National program raises awareness of HIV testing and counseling (Yemen Times Online)
SANA’A, Nov 15 — The National AIDS Control Program held an information symposium on HIV Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT), at the training center of the Ministry of Health that was attended by a number of journalists and health workers.
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11/20/2008
Parents voice concern about substitute teachers (Point Pleasant Register)
POINT PLEASANT — A parent whose child attends Point Pleasant Primary School was on hand at Tuesday’s Mason County Board of Education meeting to express her concern about the number of substitute teachers that have been in her child’s classroom this year.
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11/19/2008
Contraception help available to cash-strapped (The Salem News)
BEVERLY and mdash; With the economy spiraling downward, one nonprofit wants to make sure someone doesn't accidentally have another mouth to feed. As an incentive not to skimp on protection, new patients who sign up before Dec. 30 will receive three free months of birth control. Existing patients can get the deal if they recommend a friend.
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11/18/2008
Job Service celebrates 75 years in country (Sidney Herald-Leader)
President Franklin Roosevelt outlined his plan to add 5-6 million people to the nation’s payroll on Aug. 3, 1933. One way to reach that goal was by establishing Job Service offices across the country.
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11/17/2008
County approves SHIP money for five low-income single-family homes (Boca Raton News)
Published November, 17th 2008.
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11/17/2008
Local Health and Fitness Events (Press of Atlantic City)
DIAL 2-1-1, NEW JERSEY'S HELPLINE , 24/7 to learn about breast cancer. Find a local screening center and make an appointment to receive a mammogram. Free screenings are available to eligible women. All calls are free and confidential.
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11/16/2008
Park Ridge cancer treatment receives national recognition (The Hendersonville Times-News)
Cancer treatment and diagnosis have come a long way over the years, turning what was once a death sentence into a manageable disease for many patients.
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11/13/2008
HIV Prevention In Namibia Should Focus On Behavior Change, Reducing Stigma, Health Minister Says (Medical News Today)
HIV prevention efforts in Namibia should "put more emphasis" on changing behavior and reducing HIV-associated stigma and discrimination, Namibian Health Minister Richard Kamwi said recently at a one-day meeting on the National HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategy in the Namibian capital of Windhoek, The Namibian/AllAfrica.com reports.
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11/13/2008
Healthy Happenings, Nov. 13 (The Haverhill Gazette)
Free health seminar Kathryn Mallen, licensed acupuncturist and holistic medical provider, will lead a discussion on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., about restoring health through such manual methods as acupuncture, chigong, cupping and more. The presentation will be at Skin Serenity MediSpa, 545 Main St. Call 978-662-2000 to register.
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  • American Board of Genetic Counseling - Prepares and administers examinations and accredits training programs. Offers a range of information on examinations, guidelines, and training programs.
  • Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - CAGC - Establish minimum standards of practice and encourage professional growth. Includes certification, training, jobs, and conferences. Many documents use the PDF file format.
  • Determigene - Provides the facilities for paternity, and all other types of DNA testing, at its centers across America.
  • DNA Solutions - Offers DNA testing services to establish paternity, relationship and ancestry. English and Spanish.
  • DNAprint Genomics inc. - Develop analytics and information resource products, including platforms for genotype pattern recognition for complex trait determination. Includes an overview of services, investor relations, and career opportunities.
  • Genassist, Inc. - Resources and genetic consultation for people with pregnancy questions related to inherited diseases, assisted conception, and pregnancy ultrasound.
  • GendersInX.org - Provides support and encouragement for people with genetic anomalies through information, forums, a picture gallery and FAQ.
  • Gendia - International network of academic and commercial laboratories from Europe and the US providing a range of services including paternity, maternity, twins, and relationship diagnostics.
  • Gendia - Genetic Diagnostics - International network of laboratories offering molecular tests for a range of disorders.
  • Gene Analysis Service GmbH - Molecular biological and medical diagnostic service laboratory. Mutation screening by DNA sequencing for the detection of rare genetic diseases.
  • Gene Dx - Genetic testing and diagnosis company serving individuals and families suffering from severe hereditary disorders.
  • Gene Testing - Brief overview of gene testing: what it is, how it works, what are some of the pros and cons, what tests are available. Includes a guide to further resources.
  • The Gene Trust - Goal is to establish a database of information about people, including physical characteristics, health histories, and responses to treatments and thus speed up the rate of medical advances based on this genetic knowledge .
  • GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base - NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients.
  • GeneTests - A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics laboratory directory. From the University of Washington.
  • Genetic Assays Inc. - Offers physicians, hospitals, and laboratories, molecular techniques for the gene level diagnosis and management of diseases. Also provide DNA testing for the determination of parentage/paternity.
  • GHC Genetics - Offers a genetic analysis of over three hundred gene polymorphisms which affect the predisposition to, and development of, diseases.
  • Human Gene Testing - Article by Drs. Stuart Orkin and Gary Felsenfeld describing how basic research led to genetic testing, including how the discoveries of DNA, restriction enzymes, cloning, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) make tests for diseases like sickle-cell anemia and breast cancer possible.
  • Interleukin Genetics Incorporated - Performs genetic susceptibility testing services for common diseases which are treatable and preventable. Includes corporate and financial data, and job opportunities .
  • Kimball Genetics - Genetic testing laboratory specializing in DNA analysis for common genetic disorders. Includes listing of tests available.
  • Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory: Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen - Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia.
  • Mountain States Genetics Network - Share medical genetics knowledge and resources with other health care practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Features an overview of services, chromosome and DNA testing, education, and news.
  • National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center of the US - Provides a large collection of resources on birth defects and on genetic/metabolic screening of infants as a component of public health.
  • National Society of Genetic Counselers - NSGC - Promote the profession as a recognized part of health care delivery, education, research and public policy. Includes a searchable database of counselors.
  • Navigenics, Inc. - Provides genetic testing for common health conditions that can be prevented -- or better managed if detected early. Includes information on steps people can take to reduce their risk of diseases.
  • New York Paternity Testing - Offers DNA testing to help to determine paternity, maternity, siblingship and other relationships.
  • New York University Department of Pediatrics Human Genetics Program - Offers evaluation, testing and counseling for genetic diseases with information on faculty, clinical services, molecular genetics laboratory, and research interests
  • OHSU Genetic Service Laboratories - Provide laboratory testing and diagnostic evaluation of rare and unusual inherited metabolic diseases. Includes information on the faculty, education, research, and related resources.
  • The Robert Guthrie Biochemical Genetics Laboratory - Diagnostic testing for inborn errors of metabolism with an emphasis on metabolic myopathies and mitochondrial diseases. Includes print-off forms and research updates.
  • Search for Ancestors - Report from the Public Broadcasting Corporation on the science of using DNA testing to track personal ancestry and ancient human migration patterns.
  • Conscience: The inner voice that tells us that Someone is looking.
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