Health Notes: Virginia celebrates 25th anniversary of disabilities act
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:22:51 -0700
Five years before the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, Virginia passed the Virginians with Disabilities Act to assure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities.
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Health Briefs
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:18:10 -0700
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center s Family Health Center, 1770 N. Orange Grove, will hold free immunizations and screenings for children 2 months to 18 years old from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
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American Public Health Association Honors 20th Anniversary Of Americans With Disabilities Act
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:23:57 -0700
Statement from Georges C. Benjamin, MD, FACP, FACEP (E), Executive Director, American Public Health Association "The American Public Health Association today recognizes the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark measure that promises fundamental civil rights to millions of people living with disabilities. "As a nation, we should take a moment to recognize the ...
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Kimberly Williams: Include Mental Health in an Age-Friendly New York
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:51:48 -0700
The World Health Organization has included New York City in its global network of age-friendly cities. The WHO's guide is a starting point -- and a crucial element that should be added is mental health.
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