August 2011 :: Latest National News

Markey Calls for Postage Stamp to Help Fund Alzheimer’s Research

Published Sunday Jul 31, 2011 by Healthcare Review

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the 46th anniversary of the signing of the historic Older Americans Act, Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution urging the United States Postal Service to issue a postal stamp to help raise money for Alzheimer’s disease research. Proceeds from the sales of the Alzheimer’s stamp would help fund Alzheimer’s [...]

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ISMP Draws Attention to Often-Abandoned “Second Victims” of Medication Errors

Published Sunday Jul 31, 2011 by Healthcare Review

Horsham, PA – According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), healthcare practitioners involved in fatal medication errors are often left to find their own way through the devastating spiritual, personal and professional crisis that occurs. ISMP is helping to spread the word that healthcare organizations have a responsibility to support not only the [...]

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