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New Ways To Extend Professional Regulation
New alternatives to statutory regulation for currently unregulated health and occupational professions have been proposed by a specialist working group, Health Minister Ann Keen announced recently.
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Low-Fat Diet Helps Genetically Predisposed Animals Avoid Liver Cancer
In a study comparing two strains of mice, one susceptible to developing cancer and the other not, researchers found that a high-fat diet predisposed the cancer-susceptible strain to liver cancer, and that by switching to a low-fat diet early in the experiment, the same high-risk mice avoided the malignancy. The switched mice were lean rather than obese and had healthy livers at the end of the study.
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CEO Of Black AIDS Institute Discusses HIV/AIDS At Newspaper Conference; Group Releases Report Examining HIV Testing In Black Community
Phill Wilson, CEO of the Black AIDS Institute (BAI), last week addressed the annual convention of the National Newspapers Publishers Association where he discussed the reasons blacks "were so slow to grasp the severity of the threat" of HIV, the NNPA/Seattle Medium reports. According to Wilson, many blacks believed that HIV/AIDS was not directly affecting their communities in the early years of the epidemic. In addition, he said when AIDS reached its peak between 1980 and 1982, blacks also were dealing with unemployment, poverty and welfare reform and, as a result, addressing HIV/AIDS was not a priority. Wilson also noted the reluctance by blacks to deal with the stigma related to the virus. Wilson said, however, "I"m more optimistic now around mobilizing black folks around HIV than [ever] before. I think we"ve made tremendous stride[s] and our institutions across the board are at a different place than they were" (Curry, 7/1).
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HANYS Presents Its Top Honor, The Distinguished Service Award, To New York State's Health Care Auxilians

Hundreds of health care leaders from throughout the state gathered Wednesday evening in Lake George as the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) presented its 30th annual Distinguished Service Award, its highest honor, to New York State"s health care auxiliaries. Since 1979, HANYS has awarded the Distinguished Service Award to individuals who demonstrate their extraordinary commitment to improving health care through service to their community. In virtually every community in the state, health care auxiliary members contribute tirelessly to their health care institutions through advocacy, fundraising efforts, community outreach programs, and volunteerism. In all these capacities and more, health care Auxilians serve as valuable links between their communities and the institutions they serve. HANYS President Daniel Sisto said: "Whether it"s running the gift shop, advocating to elected leaders or helping a patient"s family members find their loved one"s room, New York"s health care Auxilians are an essential and irreplaceable element of their health care organizations. They are the caring faces and ardent supporters who make the bonds between their communities and facilities even stronger." "We believe it is a fitting tribute to their service and commitment to recognize all of them across the state with this prestigious award," Mr. Sisto said. "We are thankful for their service and their spirit." HANYS, the only statewide hospital and continuing care association in New York State, represents more than 550 non-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, and other health care organizations. HANYS


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