Post Tagged with: "pediatrics"
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Pediatric Society’s Exec Steve Shore to Retire; Elizabeth Hudgins Hired as New Exec
The North Carolina Pediatric Society (NCPeds) announced last week that Elizabeth Hudgins will become its next Executive Director beginning October 1, 2014. Hudgins brings more than 20 years of experience […]
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Be Aware of the Health Facts on the New E-Cigarette Fad
The North Carolina Division of Public Health recently released a fact sheet for doctors on the new e-cigarette fad and what you should know for the health of your patients. The […]
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Help Raising Awareness of Whooping Cough Dangers
Brochures offering information on whooping cough—the dangers and how to prevent its spread—printed with your practice’s logo are available at no cost through Sanofi-Aventis. As part of their campaign to stop […]
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Regulatory Boards Consider Rule Changes Regarding Immunizations
Read on for the latest developments regarding this possible expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice.
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Federal Grants Provide Jump Start for NC Home Visitation Program
The North Carolina Division of Public Health announced Tuesday that five recipients will benefit from $1.6 million in federally funded grants for the state’s implementation of the Maternal, Infant and […]
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NC DMA Issues Alert Concerning NC Medicaid Eligible Children
The North Carolina Division of Medicaid Assistance (DMA) has developed a policy entitled Off Label Antipsychotic Monitoring in Children through Age 17. DMA says the policy creates a registry to […]
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NC To Receive $2.5 Million for Primary Care Education
US Health and Human Services announced September 17, 2010 that it was awarding $130 million to strengthen and expand the health professions workforce. Six areas are targeted: primary care workforce […]
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Seasonal Flu Cases Confirmed in North Carolina
The North Carolina Division of Public Health (NCDPH) confirmed this week two cases of seasonal influenza, the first cases of flu confirmed by the state since last spring. The cases […]
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Focus on Health Care Reform: National Health Care Workforce Commission
In an attempt to address the inevitable shortage of medical providers the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has called for the creation of a National Health Care Workforce Commission.
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State Health Director Alerts Providers to Significant Change in NC Immunization Program
State Health Director Jeffrey Engel, MD, issued a memo on June 28, 2010, about a significant change in the state immunization program.
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