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American Red Cross: Make Blood Donation Part of Holiday Plans
July 4, 2008
With the Fourth of July weekend here, the American Red Cross is urging everyone to make giving blood part of their holiday plans.
ASSE Offers Clean-Up Tips for Flood-Related Mold
July 3, 2008
A blotch of black, gray, white, red, orange, yellow, blue, or violet fuzzy or slimy growth is usually the result of widespread mold growth. Besides infection and allergic reactions, excessive mold growth indoors can result in offensive, musty odors from the gases released by certain molds as they grow and die.
New Law Allows Volume Discounts for Homeland Security Goods
July 3, 2008
"This is wonderful news for the American people and a big improvement to the status quo," said GSA Acting Administrator David Bibb.
OSHA Chief Encourages Safe Cleanup Effort
July 2, 2008
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Edwin G. Foulke Jr. has prepared a radio actuality for use in helping listeners learn more about flood recovery hazards and other related issues, and understand how important safety should be during their recovery efforts.
California Announces Agreement to Create Disaster Preparation Incentives
July 1, 2008
After bringing together insurance industry executives, consumer groups and fire officials to discuss preparations for future potential fire disasters, state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner announced an effort to create economic or other incentives for insurers and consumers to mitigate fire risks and increase disaster preparedness.
Guidebook Examines Legal, Ethical Issues with Pandemic Preparedness Planning
July 1, 2008
The American Health Lawyers Association recently announced the release of "Community Pan-Flu Preparedness: A Checklist of Key Legal Issues for Healthcare Providers."
Tips to Help People with Diabetes Prepare for Disasters
July 1, 2008
Natural disasters in 2008 have proved that hurricane season isn't the only time a person should be prepared for the worst. That is why the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Eli Lilly and Co. are urging people with diabetes to be ready in advance in the event disaster strikes.
Expert Panel to Study Disasters' Mental Health Impacts
June 28, 2008
Within six months, the subcommittee will submit recommendations to a board that will then recommend actions to the HHS secretary.
23 Serious Violations in Washington State's First Big Refinery Inspection
June 27, 2008
Three other large refineries in the state will have comprehensive inspections, too, under the federal National Emphasis Program spurred by the BP explosion in 2005.
Roche Introduces Program for Corporate Stockpiling of Tamiflu
June 27, 2008
"This program addresses questions we've heard from executives who are interested in securing Tamiflu for their employees but desire more flexible planning options, especially with regard to timing," said Mike McGuire, vice president of anti-infectives for Roche.
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