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WRONG WAY TO CHOOSE A DOCTOR!
JaxConservative —
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Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” —Ronald Reagan The surgeon general is a government health educator sometimes called “the nation’s doctor.” It at times has been a ...3 days ago -
Surgeon general wants more minority doctors
Health Fitness & Beauty - health-fitness.marc8.com —
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ATLANTA (AP) -- The new U.S. surgeon general on Thursday called for stepped-up efforts to increase the number of minority physicians....5 days ago -
Shape Up America! Sends ‘Open Letter to Congress’
Weight Loss Surgery Channel —
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Shape Up America! sent an “Open Letter to Congress” in hopes to further the fight against morbidity related to obesity. Watch this week’s WLS News to find out more.Fifteen years ago, former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop assembled a coalition of 20 organizations and public health officials called Shape Up ...1 week ago -
Remember: Turkey Day is Also National Family Health History Day
The Spittoon —
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Looking for something to talk about between mouthfuls of green bean casserole and cranberry dressing? Instead of discussing the big game or Friday’s shopping prospects, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin would like you to consider chatting up your relatives to learn their medical histories in honor of Family ...1 week ago -
Learning to Masturbate in Spain
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Extramadura, which is kind of like the Kansas of Spain, has instituted a sex education program for kids between 14 and 17 that is—brace yourself—not freaked out about masturbation. In fact, the program suggests that masturbation might be a sensible way for youngsters to deal with their sexual urges. A decade and ...3 weeks ago -
How Government Run Health Care Will Rip Your Heart Out
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Last week former Surgeon General made his views on existing healthcare reforms known to our nation’s legislative leaders. His message to them was, be careful about the reforms they make and also urged that whatever they do, do not make a bill that forces doctors and medical students to perform abortions. ...4 weeks ago -
One-time surgeon general pick faces SEC case
Covering Health —
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In a tale of alleged fraud and political access, Dan Christensen of the Broward Bulldog in South Florida (and no relation to this blog post’s author), writes about cardiologist Zachariah P. Zachariah who has been accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of “using nonpublic information to make more ...4 weeks ago -
Singapore: Consultant General Surgery
International Jobs for Physicians, Nurses and Allied Health - atlasmed.com —
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Singapore is one of the best-connected countries in the world, with excellent sea, air and telecommunication links. Our culturally-diverse and cosmopolitan city provides attractive and exciting career opportunities. Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) is a 1200-bed tertiary referral hospital, which is conveniently located ...4 weeks ago -
LOC 11/5/2009: Braxton’s Mexican Friend
Left Of Center Podcasts —
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We cover self sourcing Douchenozzles, the Parents Television Council of Douchenozzles, and our favorite uberconservative Douchenozzle, Maj. General Braxton Hicks from the Pungo Chapter of Conservatives Undertaking New Thinking calls in from Operation Housecall. He’s got a valid point, and then it takes the ...4 weeks ago -
Benjamin Confirmed as Surgeon General
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition —
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Written by Kate Murphy . Dr. Regina Benjamin (AP Photo) The Senate unanimously confirmed the nomination of Regina Benjamin, MD as Surgeon General of the United States on October 28, 2009. Dr. Benjamin is the founder and CEO of the Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic in Alabama, where she often provides care ...5 weeks ago -
Morehouse graduate confirmed as Surgeon General
AlumniUnit.com —
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Regina M. Benjamin, M.D. was unanimously confirmed as Surgeon General by the Senate late Thursday afternoon. Benjamin is the second Morehouse School of Medicine trustee to be appointed to a Cabinet position with the Obama administration. Eric Holder, then vice chairman of MSM’s board of trustees, was confirmed as ...5 weeks ago -
Swine Flu and its Confusion: Why Canada needs a National Science Advisor
Canada's World —
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Confusion over swine flu vaccination continues in Canada. With deaths of seemingly healthy children and outbreaks popping up in different parts of the country , parents struggle with questions about the safety and availability of treatment. The Government’s line on point, has been shaky, with the Prime ...5 weeks ago -
Dr Reginal Benjamin confirmed as Surgeon General
Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias —
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October 30, 2009The Senate formally confirmed Dr. Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General.CNNUnanimous voteThird African-American to hold the jobFirst African-American woman board member of the American Medical AssociationFinished term as Chairwoman of the group’s Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs.Trustee Robert ...5 weeks ago -
Depression Busters! 9 Common Depression Triggers Most People Ignore
Wish Everyone Good Health. —
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Depression affects 1 out of every 10 Americans, although most people with depression do not seek treatment. Depression has been tied to heredity, biological disorders, and traumatic events. Major depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Bipolar disorder (also called manic-depression) is ...5 weeks ago -
Carole Smitherman becomes Birmingham’s first female mayor
Wade on Birmingham —
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With Larry Langfords automatic removal from office for his federal conviction, Birmingham city council president Carole Smitherman became the interim mayor, making her the first woman to hold the citys highest office in its 138-year history.Also, Mobiles Regina Benjamin cleared by Senate as Surgeon General.5 weeks ago -
Benjamin: Leaving patients ‘bittersweet’
Covering Health —
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Regina M. Benjamin , M.D., M.B.A., to be surgeon general, the Department of Health and Human Services announced . Benjamin, a doctor who has been practicing in rural Alabama , made news after Hurricane Katrina by rebuilding her rural clinic - and having to rebuild it again after ...5 weeks ago -
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin
Mirror On America —
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Confirmed last night in the Senate.5 weeks ago -
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin
Jack & Jill Politics —
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Confirmed last night in the Senate.5 weeks ago -
Surgeon General Nominee Regina Benjamin Confirmed
The Political Carnival —
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Considering were in the middle of a pandemic, this was probably a good idea. The Senate, by voice vote, confirmed Dr. Regina Benjamin as the nation’s surgeon general amid a national emergency over the swine flu outbreak. Earlier in the day, the majority leader, Senator Harry Reid, Democrat of Nevada, had taken to ...5 weeks ago -
Reid Blasts Republicans Over Surgeon General Vote Delay, Other Holds and Filibusters
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This article originally appeared at Washington Independent and is reprinted here in partnership with Washington Independent and the Center for Independent Journalism. Republicans are holding up a vote to confirm Surgeon General nominee Regina Benjamin because, basically, of arguments over health care ...5 weeks ago
