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Overweight mothers linked to infant heart defects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with congenital heart defects, according to a U.S. government study
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNew
"The state Department of Health and Hospitals plans to dip into several one-time revenue sources and cut spending on mental health, public health and prescription drugs to make up for a $308 million deficit in its Medicaid program, authorities said Monday...
"As New Jersey moves toward an important gubernatorial election, I trust that all of the candidates realize the power of the mental health vote and respect the concerns of those living with mental illness: Ensuring adequate access to treatment and services, eliminating stigma and discrimination,...
November 20, 2009 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm UNO TRAC Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division announce a full-day Town Hall Listening Session...
Do you know anyone who might have a suggestion or an idea about how to increase access to affordable and reliable transportation services for people with disabilities, older adults, and people with limited incomes...
On November 14, 2009, many voters in parishes across the state will go to the polls. Early voting for this election is scheduled for October 31, 2009 - November 7, 2009. To find out if you are eligible to vote in this election, visit http://www.geauxvote.com...
"More than 700 private firms that provide in-home care for the elderly and people with disabilities will face comprehensive audits in the coming months as part of a first-of-its-kind effort to root out fraud and abuse, state officials said Thursday...
At the close of the 2008 Legislative Session, self-advocates and family members were ecstatic. Years of their advocacy had finally paid off with the legislature appropriating funds for 2,025 additional New Opportunities Waiver (NOW) slots...
The Campaign for Disability Employment and Best Buy recently honored the winner of the What Can YOU Do? Video Contest during a Best Buy in-store event in Flowood, MS...
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There is a lot of stuff to do here in Dry Prong on Saturday for Halloween. I will be working at the Historical Society's annual Heritage Day event during the day and the town trick-or-treat in the park will be that evening. The park is somewhat accessible; the Historical Society is not. I'm really glad to be a board me...mber in the Historical Society. Getting more accessibility there will be one of my projects this coming year.Read More
The CLASS Act is a national, voluntary insurance program to facilitate community living services and supports. The program will provide individuals with functional limitations a cash benefit to purchase non-medical services and supports necessary to maintain community residence...
The Joint Committee on the Budget will be meeting on Thursday in Committee Room 5 at the Capitol in Baton Rouge, starting at 9, to begin to consider how Louisiana uses trust funds to set aside money for special interests...
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Toys That Meet The Need
(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Children learn at their own
pace, and the right toys can help. The most enjoyable and educational
toys may be the ones that help children strengthen important skills.
One place you can find toys to fit your child's need-and help support
children with special needs-is a newly re...vamped Web site called
www.AblePlay.org.
http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Chi
(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Children learn at their own
pace, and the right toys can help. The most enjoyable and educational
toys may be the ones that help children strengthen important skills.
One place you can find toys to fit your child's need-and help support
children with special needs-is a newly re...vamped Web site called
www.AblePlay.org.
http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Chi
In the absence of any congressional intervention, Louisiana will experience a cataclysmic reduction of approximately $450-$700 million next state fiscal year which will grow to a reduction of over $1 billion in federal funds the following year for Medicaid services...
"Downtown Atlanta was the backdrop to a demonstration of hundreds of disabled people demanding equality and the freedom to choose to live in their communities instead of nursing homes. ..." Workers World By Dianne Mathiowetz Published Oct 16, 2009
