During Tough Economic Times Parents Find Ways to Focus on Child Health

As both the election buzz and economic worries grow, parents and schools still concentrate on their number one priority: the healthy, positive development of their children. To recognize their outstanding (and pretty creative) efforts, National PTA is awarding 22 local PTA schools with grants of up to $1,000 in honor of PTA Healthy Lifestyles Month, November. These PTAs are receiving cash awards to... 

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Siemens Molecular CT Takes the Lead in the Evolution of Diagnostic Imaging

Siemens is pleased to offer a powerful new platform in integrated imaging today,” said Michael Reitermann, chief executive officer, Molecular Imaging, Siemens Healthcare. “For institutions looking for cutting-edge technology, the greatest level of patient care and maximum return on investment, Biograph mCT offers the complete solution: PET with unlimited CT capabilities, CT with ‘molecular... 

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PHC to Sell Pivotal Research Centers for $4.5 Million Net Cash Proceeds

PHC, Inc. d.b.a. Pioneer Behavioral Health, a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, has signed a letter of intent from a major clinical research organization for the purchase of Pioneer’s Pivotal Research Centers. The proposed terms comprise $3.75 million in cash paid to Pioneer at closing, plus proceeds from receivables estimated at $1.0 million. The net cash... 

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Daily News: VA Expands Nursing Education Program

New partnerships between the Department of Veterans Affairs and “seven of the country’s finest nursing schools” will ensure “world-class healthcare for veterans,” according to a release from the VA. The five-year, $40 million VA Nursing Academy expands opportunities for nursing students at VA facilities, adds faculty at the schools to enroll more baccalaureate students... 

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Oregon schools face nursing shortage

Oregon schools face a serious nursing shortage as more students develop chronic illnesses or conditions that require special medical attention, a state task force warns. The state Task Force on School Nurses said only 12% of Oregon’s school districts meet widely accepted national guidelines for school nurse staffing. Students in 54 districts do not have access to a school nurse at all. The National... 

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Nursing home come and help Miller family

He was born February 12, 1924, in Boston, the son of Dr. Richard H. and Mary (Jardine) Miller and had resided in South Hampton since 1964. He was educated at the Park School and Dexter School in Brookline Mass., and was a 1942 graduate of Milton Academy and of Harvard College in 1944, as part of the Class of 1946. Mr. Miller joined the Boston Traveler newspaper in 1946 as a reporter and later financial... 

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VA Announces New Nursing Academy Sites

To provide compassionate, highly-trained nurses to serve the health care needs of the nation’s veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is establishing new partnerships with seven of the country’s finest nursing schools. The partnerships will bring to 10 the number of collaborations between the Department and nursing schools under the VA Nursing Academy. The expanded role of VA... 

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