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CHILD ABUSE WORKSHOP JULY 26

July 10, 2010

Printer-friendly version July 10, 2010 (San Diego)–The family education department of the International Rescue Committee – San Diego will host a 2-hour workshop on July 26, 2010, from 9:00 a.m.to 11 a.m., on child abuse prevention (with an emphasis on sexual abuse prevention) for child care workers and any interested community members. The event will be held at

GOOD MONEY: LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE RATE INCREASE LOOMING; TAX DEDUCTION UPDATE

July 10, 2010

Printer-friendly version Your guide to financial planning & socially responsible investing By: Judith L. Seid, CFP ® President, Blue Summit Wealth Management July 9, 2010 (La Mesa) — We have just received notification that two of our top-rated carriers, John Hancock & Metlife, will be raising rates for new policies. If you have already secured your long term

FDA APPROVES IMPLANTABLE MINI-TELESCOPE TO IMPROVE VISION IN ELDERLY PATIENTS

July 7, 2010

Printer-friendly version Device helps prevent blindness in patients with age-related macular degeneration July 6, 2010 (Washington D.C). — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it has approved the Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT) to improve vision in some patients with end-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Surgically implanted in one eye, the IMT is a small telescope that replaces

NEW WEBSITE WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV LETS CONSUMERS COMPARE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COVERAGE OPTIONS

July 6, 2010

Printer-friendly version July 6, 2010 (Washington D.C.) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 1st unveiled an innovative new on-line tool aimed at helping consumers take control of their health care by connecting them to new information and resources to access quality, affordable health care coverage. Called for by the Affordable Care Act, www.HealthCare.gov is

CAN’T GET INSURANCE? NEW PRE-EXISTING CONDITION INSURANCE PLAN ANNOUNCED BY HHS SECRETARY SEBELIUS

July 6, 2010

Printer-friendly version Affordable Care Act Program provides temporary coverage for Americans without insurance due to pre-existing conditions through 2014 when new insurance exchanges are established; Californians may apply starting in August July 5, 2010 (Washington D.C) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on July 1st the establishment of a new Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) that

SUPERVISORS CRACK DOWN ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN COUNTY

July 2, 2010

Printer-friendly version Restrictive new ordinance passes 4-1, sharply limits sites where dispensaries may locate “Virtually all of them are either undeveloped land, cement factories, mining operations, even land that’s zoned for treatment of radioactive materials,” — Kate Valentine of Americans for Safe Access July 2, 2010 (San Diego) – A restrictive new ordinance passed Wednesday by the San Diego County

BILL TO LET STATE LIMIT HEALTH INSURANCE RATE HIKES ADVANCES IN STATE SENATE

June 25, 2010

Printer-friendly version Local legislators split on support, opposition to measure June 25, 2010 (Sacramento) – On Wednesday, the State Senate Health Committee passed AB 2578, the Healthcare Accountability Act. The measure aims to protect California consumers from excessive health insurance rate hikes, such as the 39% rate increase announced by Anthem Blue Cross earlier this year and an up

SHARP GROSSMONT OFFERS SENIOR HEALTH SERIES

June 25, 2010

Printer-friendly versionJune 25, 2010 (La Mesa) — Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s Senior Resource Center offers free or low-cost educational programs and health screenings each month. The Senior Resource Center also provides information and assistance for health information and community resources. For more information, call 619-740-4214. For other programs, call 1-800-827-4277 or visit their website. FINDING THE BALANCE IN CAREGIVING Are

INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH OPEN HOUSE FESTIVITIES & FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS JUNE 25

June 24, 2010

Printer-friendly version June 24, 2010 (Valley Center) — The Indian Health Council, Inc., (IHC) is celebrating its 40th anniversary June 25 with a festive Open House, featuring health screenings, raffle prizes and giveaways, tours of the facility, and a Fun Zone for children that includes a bike rodeo. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be

EAST COUNTY’S LARGEST FREE HEALTH FAIR THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 19

June 19, 2010

Printer-friendly version June 17, 2010 (La Mesa) — The San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce is organizing the East County’s largest free health fair, called Summer Healthcare Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 19, at the Grossmont Center shopping center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr., in La Mesa. The 10th annual event will feature free

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