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Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters
WHO and UNICEF today called on governments to strengthen risk reduction measures in four key areas so that health and education systems are able to cope with disasters, including the risks from cli...
AMA Adopts New Public Health Policies at Annual Meeting
At a recent meeting the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to adopt new public health policies concerning protection from flu, electronic cigarettes, use of tasers and vitamin D.
President Obama Receives Warm Welcome from AMA Physicians
The American Medical Association has warmly welcomed U.S. President Barack Obama to its 158th annual meeting in Chicago. In common with the president, the AMA is committed to health reform this yea...
One stop breast clinics best for women
President Obama to Speak on Health Reform at AMA Meeting
President Barack Obama will speak at the American Medical Association’s (AMA) 158th annual meeting in Chicago next Monday, June 15, on the need for health care reform.
safefood reminds consumers of the steps to safe barbecues
Consumers are reminded to follow good food safety advice when cooking food on barbecues. Research indicates that one in five people do not know how to check if their burgers, sausages or chicken ar...
Air Quality Health Index Continues to Expand in British Columbia, Canada
The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) gives Canadians a personal health protection facility that enables them to better understand the quality of the air they breathe. In British Columbia the AQHI is...
Research reveals early warning signs of preeclampsia
The blood protein profile of women who went on to develop preeclampsia was found to be significantly different than those who had uncomplicated pregnancies. A set of 33 proteins were present at abn...
Human Swine Influenza update - Pacific Dawn cruise
New South Wales Chief Health Officer, Kerry Chant has confirmed two more cases - one crew member and one adult passenger from the Pacific Dawn cruise, have returned positive test results for human ...
World Health Assembly closes with resolutions on public health
The 62nd World Health Assembly has closed with the adoption of resolutions on several global health issues including primary health care, the prevention and control of multidrug-resistant and exten...
AAPPO and AMA Partner on New Contracting Toolkit
To help physicians, preferred provider networks (PPNs) and payers develop a common understanding during contracting discussions, the American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations (AAPPO)...
Second case of Murray Valley Encephalitis in northern WA
A Port Hedland man is in a serious condition in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital after being diagnosed with Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE). This follows a confirmed case of MVE in a Broome resident ...
