Melissa talks about her career in the disability sector
April 25, 2012 by
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www.carecareers.com.au Melissa talks to Drew Jarvis about her career in the disability and community care sector. Melissa was interviewed by Jarvis for a Southern Cross TV program about pursuing a care career, which he hosted with Louise Sauvage. The TV special aired in regional NSW in 2011. Visit www.carecareers.com.au tolearn more about how to start [...]
Looking into the Light: A Story about Homelessness
April 9, 2012 by
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Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, Mercedes Marquez and Ellen L. Bassuk, Founder and President of the National Center on Family Homelessness host a policy briefing at HUD to discuss current federal policies related to child and family homelessness.
Learn About Mono: Transmission, Prevention, and Symptoms!
March 22, 2012 by
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Dr. Sean Donahue speaks about the benefits of cataract research
January 21, 2012 by
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Dr. Sean Donahue, a member of our global advisory council, speaks about the benefits of cataract research around the globe. Dr. Donahue is chief of Ophthalmology at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He created the first Division of Ophthalmology for pediatric patients at the Children’s Hospital. [...]
Paul Farmer Unplugged: A Conversation about Global Health, Haiti, and Boston
January 3, 2012 by
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This brief video interview provides a fascinating and candid perspective from one of the greatest minds working in global health today. Paul Farmer is a physician, a medical anthropologist, an author and a philanthropist who is best known for challenging the widely-held view that it is impossible to provide quality healthcare in resource-poor areas such [...]
Think About Your Eyes Commercial: Are children’s vision and behavior linked?
December 25, 2011 by
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It’s easy to take a child’s vision for granted. After all, young eyes are healthy eyes, right? Not necessarily. According to the Vision Council of America, 1 in every 4 children has a vision problem that can interfere with learning and behavior. Now think about this. Half of all American children have not had a [...]
Rep. Joe Courtney speaks to CHC Staff about HR 2267
October 31, 2011 by
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Congressman Joe Courtney speaks with CHC Staff about HR 2267, Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2011
About the Catalyst For a Cure
September 18, 2011 by
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Monica Vetter, PhD talks about the benefits of collaborative research.
Beyond Four Walls | About Parish Nursing
August 29, 2011 by
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Beyond Four Walls is an introduction to Parish Nursing from the Center for Community Health Ministry at Florida Hospital.
Think About Your Eyes Eyeball at Youth Day
August 11, 2011 by
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The Foundation for Eye Health Awareness and its “Think About Your Eyes” campaign joined the Transitions Championship to remind players and spectators about the importance of regular, comprehensive eye exams.