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LINCOLN—In an effort to increase public awareness of end-of-life issues, Nebraska
Hospice and Palliative Care Partnership (NHPCP) has a bureau of Nebraska experts available to present to civic, church and other non-professional organizations on the following topics:
Dying Well in Nebraska, Power Over Pain and Veterans at the End of Life.
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To reduce health care-associated infections (HAIs) in stand-alone or same-day surgical centers, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the availability of up to $9 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to state survey agencies in 43 states. HAIs are infections some patients acquire when they are in a health care setting such as a hospital or outpatient clinic.
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— U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, November 10, 2009
Yesterday, Veterans Day, America paused to honor the brave men and women in the nation's armed services who fought to preserve not only their nation's freedom, and the values of duty and sacrifice they represent. Long after they leave uniform, they symbolize what it means to be a citizen of a free nation.
According to a recent
article from the Associated Press, President Barack
Obama is continuing this effort with a new program to help veterans leaving the
military to find employment with the U.S. government and ease their transition
into civilian life.
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CITY—Butler County Health Care Center and Future Generations Health Care Foundation in David City celebrated the completion of the most recent construction project with an open house on Sunday, November 8. Many community members participated in tours of the newly renovated facility.
The south patient wing opened in June and the east patient wing opened in
October. The new rooms have many improvements that not only make the rooms
more comfortable for patients and their families but also improve the quality of
care that will be provided to the patients. The changes to the south wing resulted in eight private rooms, including one bariatric room, to replace the five semi-private rooms. The east wing has nine private rooms and there are two rooms north of the nurse’s station for a total of 19 rooms. The business office, administration, kitchen,
cafeteria and sunroom have also undergone remodeling.
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Butler County Health Center press release, November 12, 2009
OMAHA—Creighton University announced Wednesday, November 11, the formation of the Center for Health Services Research and Patient Safety.
The center, based in the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, includes a core group of more than two dozen Creighton faculty members from health sciences, law, business and other disciplines. The center’s goal is to reduce preventable medical errors and injuries to patients and health care providers through research, education and community-based partnerships.
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Creighton University press release, November 11, 2009
WASHINGTON—The fight over the future of the U.S. health care system is heading outside of Washington, DC, as groups on all sides take advantage of Congress's Veterans Day recess to put pressure on lawmakers, the
Wall Street Journal reports. Conservative groups are using the recess—one week for the House and three days for the Senate—to press lawmakers to vote no on the health care overhaul plans. Groups in favor of the Democratic health plan are equally active, the Journal reports.
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— Wall Street Journal, November 12, 2009
GRAND ISLAND—A lively debate on health care reform took over the question-and-answer portion of U.S. Senator Mike Johanns' town hall meeting Wednesday night at College Park.
The evening began with Johanns briefing the crowd of about 100 people about the House bill passed Saturday, what he thinks is wrong with it and what he would like to see happen.
He said the House bill would cost more than $3 trillion if it is fully implemented. It would allow the government to compete with private insurance companies and would tax those who fail to purchase "government-approved insurance." He said the bill would cut more than $400 billion in Medicare, not to tighten that program but to create another one.
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— Grand Island Independent, November 11, 2009
WASHINGTON—The drive to create a bipartisan commission to help control the cost of health spending and address mounting deficits picked up momentum as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and a handful of moderate Democrats and Republicans voiced support for the effort. The commission would draft proposals to control the long-term costs of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, which together account for 40
percent of all federal spending other than interest on the debt. The recommendations would require a swift vote by a supermajority of members of Congress, to assure bipartisan support for unpopular measures to cut sensitive spending programs or to raise taxes if necessary.
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more.
— Miami Herald, November 12, 2009
LINCOLN—The Appropriations Committee heard testimony November 10 on two bills that propose alterations to the state’s $6.9 billion two-year budget.
LB10, introduced by Lincoln Senator Colby Coash, would eliminate funding for
additional surveyors of community-based facilities serving persons with
developmental disabilities. LB16, introduced by Senator Ken Haar of Malcolm, would prevent reductions in funding to three rural economic development programs: the Microenterprise Development Act, the Building Entrepreneurial Communities Act (BECA) and the Ag Opportunities and Value Partnerships Act.
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— Unicameral Update, November 10, 2009
Dr. Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, recently sent a letter to America’s health care professionals thanking them for their efforts during the 2009 H1N1 influenza outbreak and providing information on the safety of the 2009 H1N1 vaccines.
"Some of your patients may be asking how the FDA, the manufacturers and the scientific community can have confidence in vaccines that were available just six months after the 2009 H1N1 virus emerged," Dr. Hamburg wrote. "Understanding more about the manufacturing and approval process for these vaccines should help you to answer their questions."
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— FDA press release, November 10, 2009
'Living Well with Diabetes’ information fair
November 17, 2009 – Grand Island
Federal Grant Management Class
Offered
November 19-20, 2009 – Lincoln
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