#17

Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:54:02 -0500
From: Robert Michael Blake <blake@ASHTABULA.KENT.EDU>
Subject: [Autoreply] Re: HEDIR-L Digest - 13 Jan 2006 to 17 Jan 2006 (#2006-10)

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I will out of the office Wednesday, January 18, attending an activity in Ashtabula County. I will return your message as soon as possible upon my return. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the PTAT Program secr

etary, Charleen Steele at Steele@ashtabula.kent.edu or 440-964-4231.

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#18

Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:04:08 -0500
From: cmahoney <cmahoney@WADSNET.COM>
Subject: Society of Adolecent Medicine Rejects Abstinence-Only

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FYI. Colleen=0D
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Leading Medical Association Rejects Abstinence-Only Policies=97Programs at Odds With Medical Ethics and Basic Human Rights=0D =0D The Society of Adolescent Medicine, in one of the most exhaustive reviews to date of government-funded abstinence-only programs, has rejected current administration policy that promotes abstinence as the only sexual health prevention strategy for young people in the United States and abroad.=0D To read the press release, and the report, please visit: =0D http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/news/press/010506.htm=0D
=0D
Colleen Mahoney, Ph.D.=0D
Health Promotion/Positive Youth Development Consultant, Mahoney Consulting Group=0D Coordinator, Assets in Motion (AIM) www.wadsworthaim.com =0D Wadsworth OH=

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#19

Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:18:05 -0500
From: Nancy Eichner <neichner@GWU.EDU>
Subject: Two News Alerts from CHHCS -- January 18, 2006

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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) News Alerts -- January 18, 2006

FDA Says Drug Package Inserts Revised for Clarity, Ease of Use:
Announcing the first revision in 25 years of the format drug manufacturers must use for prescription drug information--commonly called the package insert--the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said today that the new format will make information about medications easier for health care professionals and patients to understand and may help to avoid prescription errors.
http://www.healthinschools.org

Supreme Court Rules on New Hampshire Parent Notification Law:
In an opinion handed down today, the United States Supreme Court declined to strike down a New Hampshire parental notification law that requires notification of parents 48 hours before an abortion is performed on a minor, even if the delay puts the health of the minor at risk.
http://www.healthinschools.org

The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools http://www.healthinschools.org

Nancy Eichner
Senior Program Manager
202-466-3396 fax: 202-466-3467

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#20

Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:27:08 -0500
From: Nancy Eichner <neichner@GWU.EDU>
Subject: CHHCS Grant Alerts -- January 18, 2006

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The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) Grant Alerts -- January 18, 2006

Department of Health and Human Services -- Refugee Preventive Health Discretionary Grant Program:
The US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) announced the availability of funds for Refugee Preventive Health discretionary grants. The purpose is to assist States and localities in providing health screenings in accordance with Screening Protocol for Newly Arriving Refugees.
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YouthActionNet -- Youth-Led Social Change Projects:
YouthActionNet is awarding funds to youth leaders and their emerging projects that promote social change and connect youth with local communities. The projects must have clearly defined goals and have potential for growth or further replication.
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Nancy Eichner
Senior Program Manager
202-466-3396 fax: 202-466-3467

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