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Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help New Jersey Workers Hurt by Recession

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire / -- The 'Help Is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in New Jersey throughout the week of August 9-15 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling New Jersey residents access information on programs that pr...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help New York Workers Hurt by Recession

ALBANY, N.Y., July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in New York throughout the week of August 3 - 7 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling New Yorkers access information on programs that provide prescrip...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Pennsylvania Workers Hurt by Recession

PITTSBURGH, July 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Pennsylvania throughout the week of July 27-31 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Pennsylvanians access information on programs that provide prescri...

WIN Global Poll Finds Concern Of Swine Flu Decreasing Despite Not Being Prepared For A Pandemic

WIN (Worldwide Independent Network) poll finds concern for swine flu diminishing even though public feels a lack of preparation for a pandemic. While Swine Flu is still a viable illness globally, less than one-third of respondents across 19 countries stated that it is a concern. ...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Iowa Workers Hurt by Recession

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The "Help is Here Express" bus tour will be stopping in Iowa throughout the week of July 13 - 16 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Iowans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines fo...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help North Dakota Workers Hurt by Recession

BISMARCK, N.D., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in North Dakota throughout the week of July 6 - 10 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling North Dakotans access information on programs that provide prescription...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help South Dakota Workers Hurt by Recession

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in South Dakota throughout the week of June 29 - July 3 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling South Dakotans access information on programs that provide pres...

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder at the Heat Press Conference on Detroit Takedown

WASHINGTON, June 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following are remarks as prepared for delivery by Attorney General Eric Holder at the Heat Press Conference on Detroit Takedown: Good afternoon and thank you for being here. I'm joined here today by my colleagues, Department of Health and Hum...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Nebraska Workers Hurt by Recession

OMAHA, Neb., June 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Nebraska throughout the week of June 22 - June 26 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Nebraskans access information on programs that provide prescription medi...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Wyoming Workers Hurt by Recession

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Wyoming throughout the week of June 15th - 19th at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Wyomians access information on programs that provide prescription med...

How Prepared are America's Communities to Handle the Aging Boom?

Innovators in Four Locations to Hold Discussions on Aging in Place throughout June With Grants Available for Innovative Community Ideas WASHINGTON, June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of a national movement to promote "Aging in Place" initiatives, four communities in America will be hos...

MassMutual Survey: Female Cancer Survivors Better Prepared Financially Than Other Women For Life's Unexpected Events

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Women who have experienced cancer have some timely advice on National Cancer Survivors Day for women who haven't: it's important -- and comforting -- to get your financial plans in order. That's the lesson suggested by new data from a survey conduct...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Idaho Workers Hurt by Recession

BOISE, Idaho, June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Idaho throughout the week of June 8th - 12th at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Idahoans access information on programs that provide prescription m...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Washington Workers Hurt by Recession

SPOKANE, Wash., May 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The "Help is Here Express" bus tour will be stopping in Washington throughout the week of June 1st - 5th at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Washingtonians access information on programs that provide prescription...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Montana Workers Hurt by Recession

HELENA, Mont., May 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Montana throughout the week of May 26 - May 29 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Montanans access info...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Utah Workers Hurt by Recession

SALT LAKE CITY, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Utah throughout the week of May 18-May 22 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Utahans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for...

Older Adults, People With Disabilities Urged to Be Better Prepared for Emergencies

New 'ReadyPA' Materials Offer Tips on Creating Personal Support Networks HARRISBURG, Pa., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Older adults and individuals with disabilities can be better prepared for emergencies with the help of new resources offered by Pennsylvania's ReadyPA campaign, the ...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Colorado Workers Hurt by Recession

DENVER, May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Colorado throughout the week of May 11 - May 15 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Coloradans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines for...

Three-Quarters of Durable Medical Equipment Providers Have Prepared for Pandemic Flu, According to a May 1 Survey by American Association for Homecare

ARLINGTON, Va., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than half (53 percent) of the nation's home medical equipment and service providers have formal plans to respond to a pandemic flu and another 23 percent have stockpiled N95 masks or other supplies related to a flu pandemic, according to a surv...

How to Be Prepared for, but Not Paralyzed by Fear of, the Swine Flu Epidemic

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With the world gripped by fear of the potential deadly effects of the swine flu epidemic, how can people be adequately prepared for the dangers without being crippled by fear and panic? Dr. Robert Puff, Newport Beach psychologist, says, "People need to ...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Kansan Workers Hurt by Recession

TOPEKA, Kan., April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Kansas throughout the week of May 4 - May 8th at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Kansans access information on programs that provide prescription medicines...

AmericaSpeakOn.org Exclusive: Leavitt Asks 'How Prepared Is the US for the Swine Flu Pandemic?'

WASHINGTON, April 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The grassroots forum AmericaSpeakOn.org issued the following exclusive statement: "If this swine flu virus emerges as a pandemic level event," said former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt "it will be five months before a sa...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Missouri Workers Hurt by Recession

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Missouri throughout the week of April 27 - May 1 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Missourians access information on programs that provide prescrip...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Indiana Workers Hurt by Recession

INDIANAPOLIS , April 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The "Help is Here Express" bus tour will be stopping in Indiana throughout the week of April 20 - April 24 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Indianans access information on programs that provide prescriptio...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Arkansas Workers Hurt by Recession

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Arkansas throughout the week of April 13 -- April 17 at various cities in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Arkansans access information on programs that provide prescript...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Illinois Workers Hurt by Recession

Program Celebrates Four Year Anniversary With Appearances by Actor Jerry Mathers SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Illinois the week of April 6th - April 10th at various cities throughout the state celebrating its fo...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Tennessee Workers Hurt by Recession

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Tennessee the week of March 30- April 3 at various cities throughout the state in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Tennesseans access information on programs that provide...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Georgia Workers Hurt by Recession

ATLANTA, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The "Help is Here Express" bus tour will be stopping in Georgia the week of March 23-27 at various cities throughout the state in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Georgians access information on programs that provide prescription medic...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Mississippi Workers Hurt by Recession

Several Stops to Feature 'Leave It To Beaver' Star Jerry Mathers JACKSON, Miss., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Mississippi the week of March 9-13 at various cities throughout the state in order to help uninsured and financially-st...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Louisiana Workers Hurt by Recession

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Louisiana throughout the week of March 2-6 at various cities throughout the state in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Louisianans access information on programs that provide pr...

Partnership for Prescription Assistance Prepared to Help Texas Workers Hurt by Recession

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 'Help is Here Express' bus tour will be stopping in Texas throughout the week of February 23-27 at various cities throughout the state in order to help uninsured and financially-struggling Texans access information on programs that provide prescr...

ALSIUS CORPORATION PREPARED TO INVALIDATE ZOLL TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT PATENTS

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alsius Corporation (Nasdaq: ALUS ), the worldwide leader in intravascular temperature management (IVTM(TM)) therapies for critically ill patients, today announced that it is prepared to respond aggressively to the patent lawsuit brought against it...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Prepared to Assist Members Affected by Hurricane Gustav

ALERT: Emergency Procedures Implemented to Make Health Care More Accessible for BCBSTX Members Displaced by Hurricane Gustav DALLAS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the widespread displacement caused by Hurricane Gustav, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) announced se...

Kidfresh Offers a Solution to the Rise of Unhealthy Eating Among Children With Fresh and Nutritious Prepared Meals for Kids

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The dietary health of children is in urgent need of a change. Kidfresh offers one of the only forward-thinking, convenient solutions with a line of fresh, healthy and fun prepared meals made exclusively for children ages 2-10. Most health guidelines recommend c...

New Survey Finds Overwhelming Majority of Working Americans Not Financially Prepared for Disability, Would Rely on Sources Other than Themselves for Support

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month; LIFE Foundation Reviews Common Misconceptions to Encourage People to Evaluate their Disability Insurance Needs ARLINGTON, Va., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- If you were unable to work because of a long-term disability, how wo...

Despite Looming Shortage of State and Local Public Health Workers, Americans Confident Governments are Prepared to Deal with Public Health Threats

New Center for Excellence Poll Highlights Gaps in Safety Net; Need to Cultivate Talent to Fill Critical Public Health Positions WASHINGTON, March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Most Americans are unaware that state and local public health departments are facing a serious shortage of skilled profess...

MedImmune Prepared to Support Implementation of Expanded ACIP Recommendations for Influenza Vaccinations

- School-Based Vaccination Programs Using FluMist(R) May Serve as Model to Help Vaccinate Large Numbers of Eligible Children - GAITHERSBURG, Md, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- MedImmune, the manufacturer of FluMist(R) (Influenza Virus Vaccine Live, Intranasal), today lauded the U.S. Centers f...

Most ERs Not Fully Prepared for Pediatric Patients

Only 6 percent had all the recommended equipment, survey finds MONDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who find themselves rushing a child to the nearest emergency room might want to keep a new finding in mind: Only 6 percent of emergency rooms in the United States have all the equ...

Top researcher argues most physicians aren't prepared to deal with obesity epidemic

The soaring obesity rates across the globe have been called the most critical challenge to public health of the 21st century. A top university researcher argues that most physicians are not adequately prepared to deal with this obesity epidemic. In an article published in Canadian Family Physic...

Couples attending counseling sessions together better prepared to ease children's concerns

KANSAS CITY, MO When women with children attend a counseling session before undergoing genetic testing for breast cancer, they are far more likely than their partners to be up front with their kids about the tests and the potential for cancers being inherited, according to a study released today ...