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Last ever visit to see my clinical psychiatrist
2008-05-01 16:38:00 I’m off to see my Clinical Psychiatrist on the 9th, no it’s not because I’m going loopy, it’s just a friendly visit to see her to show her how I’ve got on and to thank her for everything she helped me with in the early days of my transition. I’ve not seen her for ages, so ...
By: GRS Wales Blog
Surfing the net today for gender dysphoria issues
2008-03-08 18:29:00 While surfing the net to looking for site that may have any updates on the Health Commission Wales’ total disregard for those diagnosed with Gender Dysphoria, I came across really useful post on a blog about the Gender Recognition Act, so follow the link for a great description of the act.
By: GRS Wales Blog
Does the HCW care about those with GID?
2007-11-24 10:44:00 While working on the updates to the GRSWales website I noticed that the links to the ?interesting PDF files? are now been re-directed to the new Welsh Assembly Government website, it seems that nearly all links or information on GID (Gender Identity Disorder) and GRS (Gender Reassignment Surgery) have been removed from their website. So the ...
By: GRS Wales Blog
Mississippi Department Of Health Releases Youth Tobacco Survey Results
2007-07-19 11:24:00 Youth Tobacco SurveyThe latest findings show that tobacco use among Mississippi public high school and middle school students is decreasing.Significant findings from the survey include a 43 percent drop in frequent cigar use by public high school students and a 30 percent decrease in current cigarette use by public middle school students between 2004 and 2006. The survey examines public high school and middle school students' use of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and cigars.According to Dr. Lovetta Brown, Interim State Epidemiologist, the findings suggest that students are hearing the message about the dangers of tobacco use and beginning to apply that message to their lives.The survey findings also show a slight increase by public middle school students who had ever used smokeless tobacco, from 14.7 percent in 2004 to 15.5 percent in 2006, and an increase in the percentage of public high school students who had ever smoked cigarettes, from 59.4 percent to 61.2 percent.The 2006 You...
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Utah Department Of Health Adopts Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
2007-07-19 11:24:00 Tobacco-Free Campus PolicyStarting July 1, 2007, anyone visiting or working for the Utah Department of Health will either need to find somewhere else to light up or quit smoking.The UDOH has adopted a tobacco-free policy for its buildings and grounds, and cessation services are offered to those who want to kick the habit.'Going smoke-free is just the right thing to do,' said Dr. David Sundwall, UDOH Executive Director. 'Not only is smoke an irritant for non-smoking staff and patrons, but secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer, heart disease, and illness in children. We couldn't in good conscience allow open smoking on our grounds any longer,' he said.The goal of the tobacco-free policy is to improve the health of UDOH employees and visitors by both reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and promoting quitting. Cutting tobacco use also increases productivity, lowers absenteeism, and reduces medical and other costs associated with tobacco use in the workplace.UDOH buildings have b...
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Capability reviews of Department of Health, Department for Transport and Cr
2007-07-10 02:00:00 Poor people management and leadership continue to hinder government departments, the latest round of Whitehall capability reviews has revealed. The Department of Health (DoH), Department for Transport (DfT), and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) were scrutinised by a team of assessors put together by the Cabinet Office. HR performance at the CPS came in for particular criticism, with the report stating there was "a lack of passion for [the] learning and development of all staff and core management capabilities, talent management and succession planning are under-developed". Only 53% of staff at the CPS thought their team was well managed. The assessors said the department lacked a clear, holistic plan for developing its people. The results of the review will come as a major blow to the service and its HR director Ros McCool, who joined in January from the Home Office, replacing Angela O'Connor. However, the review did acknowledge the CPS had made great strides in its...
It's Official: California Department of Health Services Isn't Doing Its Job
2007-04-16 13:55:00 The California State Auditor issued a report today criticizing the California Department of Health Services for its handling of complaint investigations of nursing homes. Department of Health Services (?DHS?) is the state agency that investigates complaints of neglect and abuse on behalf of nursing home residents.The State Auditor criticizing Department of Health Services is like Claude Rains, as Inspector Renault in the movie Casablanca, saying that ?I am shocked, shocked to find out that there is illegal gambling? going on at Rick?s Casino. The problems with Department of Health Services are of long standing, and have been long ignored also.California law requires DHS to investigate complaints involving death, injury, abuse or unsanitary conditions within 24 hours to 10 days, depending on the severity of the complaint. (See Health & Safety Code § 1420(a)(1)). The DHS operating manual says that investigations should be completed within 45 days from the date a complaint is received....
By: Elder Abuse
Department of health publishes review of seasonal influenza programme arran
2007-03-09 00:48:02 The Department of Health has published a review of the current arrangements for the seasonal influenza vaccination programme, which was prompted by reports of alleged delays and shortages in vaccine supply during October and November 2005. The purpose of this review is to examine the supply and distribution of influenza vaccine and make recommendations on how to improve existing systems while maintaining the cooperation of general practitioners. Please see the link above for further information. (Source: NeLM Headline News) More: continued here |
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