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Urban Living RSS FeedsImportant World Poetry Update for summer and fall! - Dear Honoured Poets and Supporters, Welcome to another World Poetry Update. We have had another action-packed year. Highlights were the World Poetry Gala, the life celebration of Li Bai with our first international guest, Dr. Hadaa Sendoo from Mongolia, as a presenter. Dr. Sendoo is our World Poetry Ambassador to China and Mongolia. Thanks to all our wonderful partners and great media coverage, the event was an outstanding success. We continue another year with the World Poetry Café Radio Show. We now have 25 countries that listen on a regular basis. We also presented a moving tribute to Vera Manuel with our partners, the Aboriginal Writers Collective, among many other WP events. Personal news: Alejandro has a new book coming out, published in the US. Ariadne is working on the third draft of her novel, and is also doing a book of dream poems called Love Poems to the World. This has been an interesting experience. Here is a cal...Feed Source: feeds.urbanvancouver.com Hear our song "Rise Up Women!" on Canada Day! - Exciting news about our song ! Created from my poem "Rise Up Women" and Rene?s music!
Rene wrote:
?I will playing with the band on "Canada Day" Festival July 1st. We'll be playing in Kensington Park (Knight & 33rd Ave) at 12:30 PM. I will also sing our song "Rise Up Women".
Come celebrate Canada Day at Kensington Park in Vancouver!
... Welcome to a special radio show June 15 with hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea. Jeffrey Armstrong and Alaha Ahrar! - Welcome to a special radio show June 15 with hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea.
9-10 pm, Pacific Standard Time, Tuesday. CFRO, 102.7 FM or live: www.coopradio.org
Featured guest: Vancouver author Jeffrey Armstrong with his upcoming book launch for Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar ~ Ancient Wisdom for a New World. Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Book
Also featured a special e-poetess, the talented Alaha Ahrar originally from Afghanistan, with a poem on peace. Look up her Facebook page!
Add a winning poem from Oneal Walter?s Women?s Inspirational Contest by Kimberlee Edgecombe, the amazing music of feature John Zeretzke from our 2010 partners Ankh Entertainment (ankhentone@att.net) and you have a wonderful show.
... Ariadne's Dream Project: Love Poems for the World! - Dear World Poets, Supporters and Friends.
This year I have begun a personal research program to create dream poems with the goal of helping to heal the world.
The idea began many years ago when I was apprenticed to a First Nations Elder and he told me about the elders in the past who could heal parts of the environment by going to those places and staying there until the healing began. He described the world as a living entity that needs help and support, at times getting out of balance. Elders like Rolling Thunder did this on a large scale.
A month ago I had a dream which inspired me to begin this project. Most of the time, my research projects are with other researchers but this time I will start the project by myself and then perhaps with other researchers do an anthology of dream poems in the future.
I could use your help in the information process. If you have a short story or paragraph of 100-150 words or a poem that would in some way describe your cou... Important World Poetry News and events for June, 2010. - Important World Poetry News and events for June, 2010.
*World Poetry Night Out!
June 2nd
6: 30 PM
New Westminster Public Library (Co-partners)
716-6th Avenue
(Auditorium Room)
New Westminster,
With hosts: Ariadne Sawyer & Kathlean Pronovost
Featured poets:
Cliff Milne
Jacqueline Maire
Sharon Rowe
Margo Prentice
Kyle Christensson
Dora Sanders
Open mike. All Welcome.
Refreshments.
Multicultural, multilingual readings.
Open mike
Ariadne Sawyer, 604-526-4729
*World Poetry at the Carless Festival on Denman St. 12-1 pm June 20th.
Thanks to Roger Blenman, World Poetry has once again been invited to read at this great family festival.
Hosts: Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea.
Confirmed poets:
1. Ibrahim Honjo
2. Kyle Christensson
3. Diane Laloge
4. Catherine McNeil
5. Alan Hill
6. Sharon Tay... World Poetry and the New Westminster Public Library present World Poetry Night Out. May 13th! - World Poetry and the New Westminster Public Library
Present:
World Poetry Night Out!
May 13th
6: 30 PM
716-6th Avenue
(Auditorium Room)
New Westminster,
With hosts: Ariadne Sawyer & Sheilla Foster.
Featured poets:
Alejandro Mujica-Olea
The Backroom Theatre Radio Play
David Lee
Tony Antonias
Candice James
Rex Tarrant
Open mike. All Welcome.
Refreshments.
Multicultural, multilingual readings.
For open mike sign up: Ariadne Sawyer, 604-526-4729
... World Poetry Call for Poems for the Great Poet Ancient Chinese Poet Li Bai!, extended to May 10th!. - World Poetry Call for Poems for the Great Poet Li Bai!
World Poetry hosts, Ariadne sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea with our esteemed partners The City of Richmond, explorASIAN and the Zhongkun Poetry Development Foundation, China are celebrating the famous ancient Chinese Poet Li Bai in Richmond, BC, Canada on May 17th at 6:30 PM.
Featuring: Dr. Jan Wall, Dr. Hadaa Sendoo, World Poetry Ambassador to China and Mongolia, Multilingual Poetry of Li Bai and Traditional Chinese musicians Mr. Chen Ying Liang and Mrs. Chen. The event is free. Information: ariadnes@uniserve.com
Here is a brief bio of Li Bai by Dr. Hadaa Sendoo from Mongolia, who will be featured at the event May 17.
Li Bai (701-762) is regarded as the greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and a representative of the high Tang culture, combination of realistic Northern culture represented by Confucian philosophy and the Book of Poetry, an... World Poetry Official Press Release For The Life Celebration Of Li Bai, May 17th! - World Poetry Official Press Release
World Poetry Reading Series, World Poetry Café Radio Show,
Electronic Newsletter, Publishing Company, Special Events.
Contact person: Executive Director Ariadne Sawyer, MA
702-31 Elliot St, New Westminster, BC, V3L 5C9, Canada
604-526-4729
www.worldpoetics.blogspot.com
ariadnes@uniserve.com www.ariadnescoaching.com
World Poetry and ExplorASIAN 8th Anniversary proudly present:
The Life Celebration of the Ancient Chinese Poet Li Bai, (701-762)
May 17th, 6:30 pm, Richmond Cultural Centre, 100-7700 Minoru Gate
Hosts: Ariadne Sawyer & Alejandro Mujica-Olea
Featuring: Dr. Jan Walls, Biography of Li Bai
Dr. Hadaa Sendoo, World Poetry Ambassador to Chin... You are invited to our 9th Anniversary Gala World Poetry Celebration at the Vancouver Public Library, April 26th! - World Poetry
Reading Series, World Poetry Café Radio Show,
Electronic Newsletter, Publishing Company
Special Events.
Contact person: Ariadne Sawyer, MA
702-31 Elliot St, New Westminster,
BC, V3L 5C9, Canada
Phone-fax: 604-526-4729
www.worldpoetics.blogspot.com
ariadnes@uniserve.com www.ariadnescoaching.com
April 13, 2010.
Dear Honoured Guests,
We would like to invite you to our 9th anniversary Gala World Poetry Celebration with our partners at the Vancouver Public Library, Alice MacKaye Room, 350 West Georgia, Vancouver, BC, April 26th, 6:30 pm with hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea. If you can?t come, please send greetings and good thoughts.
The World Poetry Reading Series,... World Poetry New Westminster Night OUt! April 12th - World Poetry New Westminster
Night Out!
April 12th
6: 30 PM
New Westminster Public Library
716-6th Avenue
(Auditorium Room)
New Westminster, BC
Your hosts: Ariadne Sawyer & Jemma Downes.
Featured poets:
*Diane Laloge
*Anita Aguirre Nieveras
*Greg Bruce
*Krista Hernadi
*Gordon Mumford
*Michael Morris
Open mike.
All Welcome!
Multicultural, multilingual readings.
For more info and sign up: Ariadne Sawyer, MA 604-526-4729
... World Poetry International Dinner Fundraiser, April 17th, 5:30 pm at the Alliance, $12.00 each! - You Are Invited!
World Poetry International Dinner Fundraiser, April 17th, 5:30 pm at the Alliance for Arts and Culture, 938 Howe St. Vancouver, BC
Sample food from Costa Rica, Korea, Germany, Transylvania, France, Philippines, Chile and Croatia!
Gift baskets from Yvonne Chen for the silent auction, door prizes, music by the well known Rene Kwan and open poetry reading.
Have fun with our World Poetry Family!
All proceeds go for the 9th World Poetry Gala, April 26th, 6:30 PM at the Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia, Alice MacKaye Room.
To reserve your $12.00 ticket, contact Ariadne sawyer, ariadnes@uniserve.com or 604-526-4729
... 1st World Poetry Call for Poems for the ancient Chinese Poet Li Bai! - World Poetry Call for Poems for the Poet Li Bai!
World Poetry hosts, Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea with our esteemed partners The City of Richmond, explorASIAN and the Zhongkun Poetry Development Foundation, China are celebrating the famous ancient Chinese Poet Li Bai in Richmond, BC, Canada on May 17th at 6:30 PM.
Featuring: Dr. Jan Wall, Dr. Hadaa Sendoo, (World Poetry Ambassador to China and Mongolia) Multilingual Poetry of Li Bai and Traditional Chinese musicians Mr. Chen Ying Liang and Mrs. Chen. The event is free. Information: ariadnes@uniserve.com
Here is a brief bio by Dr. Hadaa Sendoo from Mongolia, who will be featured at the event.
Li Bai (701-762) is regarded as the greatest romantic poet of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and a representative of the high Tang culture, combination of realistic Northern culture represented by Confucian philosophy and the Book of Poetry, and romantic Southern cul... Featured poet and literary agent Sandra Waserman on the World Poetry Cafe Radio Show March 9th at 9 PM PST! - Join your hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea for a speacial show with Poet SANDRA WASERMAN Literary Agent for film and television projects and poet.FOR BOSS MANAGEMENT, March 9th at 9 PM, PST on The World Poetry Cafe Radio Show, CFRO 102.7 FM
Sandra was born in Montreal, grew up in Ottawa and lived in Toronto, Calgary and now resides in Vancouver.
She is hard working Capricorn Fire Dog who works diligently and is passionate about helping those on her roster reach their full potential.
Her background in the industry spans decades. In the early years she wrote radio programs and had three shows from entertainment to a call in talk show, and Editorials for CBC.
She produced a magazine format show called ?It?s a New Age and a New You? which she wrote and co-hosted. She was involved in documentary films. She also gave the floor boards a workout in Theatre. Working behind the scenes she took jobs as a Production Assistant, she set up a company do... World Poetry Café Radio Show Proudly Presents: author Simone Brenneman on March 2nd ! - World Poetry Café Radio Show Proudly Presents: author Simone Brenneman on March 2nd , Tuesday night at 9 ?m PST, CFRO 102.7 FM, satellite: Star Choice 845 or on the internet: www.coopradio.org
Hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea.
A TRUE LIFE TALE OF AUSTISM AND COURAGE
--How One Advocate Is Peeling Away the Layers and Unraveling the Complexities and the Intricacies of this Fascinating and Intriguing ?Disorder?
The music group, Moody Blues best puts Simone Brenneman?s feelings to words regarding her years of study, love and understanding of the illness labeled ?autism? in one of their songs ?Won?t You Meet Me Halfway?? This has become Brenneman?s ?autism anthem,? as it articulates the foundation of her belief in how she approaches anyone with autism.
The mother of two children with autism and author of the new book Effervescence: A True-Life Tale of Autism and of Courage, Brenne... With Glowing Hearts movie documents True North Media House campaign - Animal Mother Films is producing a series of short films about the social and cultural landscape of Vancouver in light of the 2010 Winter Olympics called "With Glowing Hearts."
In a new segment released on Jan 30th, With Glowing Hearts documents the True North Media House campaign to encourage social reporting of the arts and cultural events and educate about best practices for creating and publishing content.
Director Andrew Lavinge sets up the WGHthemovie.ca- Webisode #2 'True North Media House' webisode in the announcement:
"In this video you will meet ?Techartist? K... World Poetry Celebrates Black History Month Feb. 6th! - World Poetry Celebrates Black History Month February 6,
2-pm. 811 Carnarvon Street, Centre of Integration for African Immigrants Celebration,
New Westminster.
An extravaganza of poetry, music and dance.
Hosts Ariadne Sawyer and Alejandro Mujica-Olea.
A welcome by Qayqayt First Nations Chief Rhonda Larrabee.
Readings by multicultural, multilingual poets
African Dance with Bemi Douglas
Free. All are invited.
Create a poem and read it!
Info 604-526-4729
... Special World Poetry Cafe Radio Celebration Program! A Tribute to John Keats! Sept. 15th on CFRO! 9 pm PST - Special Radio Celebration Program! A Tribute to John Keats!
World Poetry Café Celebrates the famous English Poet John Keats.
Sept. 15,
9:00 PST.
Co-op Radio CFRO, 102.7 FM
To listen on the internet, go to: www.coopradio.org or by satellite: STARCHOICE 845
You can also download the show by going to archives after the show.
The show will feature a biography of John Keats and some of his poems in English and Spanish.
Also featured: the Tribute to John Keats Poetry Contest winners selected by judges Carol Knepper, Dr. Lucia Gorea and Alejandro Mujica-Olea.
Additional selected poems by contestants will also be read.
This program is in partnership with TVA films for their film BRIGHT STAR which will be opening in major theatres across Canada on September 18th.
BRIGHT STAR, which is a historic love story about the life and times of the famous poet John Ke... Olympic Metis Partner MNBC SHuts Olympic Door to Vancouver Metis Artist - Vancouver Metis Artist Mark MiLan has been shut out to Olympic opportunities as he stands alongside his 2600 member Vancouver Metis Community Association, whom are not one of MNBC chartered community.
Since refusing to revoke his Vancouver Metis Community Association (VMCA) membership to gain membership with Olympic MOU Partner Metis Nation British COlumbia, Vancouver Metis Artist/Designer Mark MiLan of MiLan Art Ltd. has been shut out. Mark MiLan has worked over five years preparing for this great event having developed a Metis cultural project unique in Canada. Creating uniquely Metis artworks and accessories which celebrate Aboriginal Metis culture in a Vancouver marketplace void of such items surely would have made many Canadian Metis proud having been on such an international stage, but is appears that it is politics as usual for the MNBC leadership. With little more than only five months till the Games begin, Vancouver has yet to hear any announcement of any its local A... I feel extremely lucky.... - Some people seem to walk through life charmed, with a lucky turn waiting around every corner. Most of us, however, tend to find our luck in little ways throughout the days by capturing the moments that mean the most to us and keeping those memories close at heart.
I feel extremely lucky each and every day? lucky to be able to count my blessings? lucky to be able to care for my family and friends? and lucky to be able to truly do my best for those around me. How fortunate we are to have new chances, new challenges and new discoveries waiting for us. No need for lucky charms or four-leaf clovers, not when we have the opportunity to continuously learn, grow, give back and contribute to this wonderful world we live in.
I am blessed to work in an industry that allows me to do just that. As a REALTOR®, I have the opportunity to serve my community by sharing my real estate knowledge and experience with people who are very important in my life: my customers. I will always be h... Executive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For Over 40 - Executive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu For Over 40
Presented by Raz Chan Ftiness & Mobile Personal Training
Raz Chan Fitness is pleased to announce their new program, Executive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) For Over 40. Many people consider BJJ to be a rough sport, catering primarily to young males. However, in the right environment, people 40 years and older can practice this cerebral martial art in their later years as a great form of exercise. Participants can expect a good cardio/conditioning workout, while also learning some of the technical aspects of BJJ. Class time is split between instructional guidance, with plenty of time left for rolling/sparring to apply what you?ve learned. Open to women and men.
CLASS LOCATION
All classes are held at 4588 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver (next to Nat Bailey Stadium).
CLASS TIMES
4 sessions, beginning September 30/09
Wednesdays, 8 pm ? 9:30 pm
COST
$60 including GST
REGISTRATION... Women's Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp - Register for October - WOMEN'S CARDIO KICKBOXING BOOTCAMP
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Head back to fall with a new workout ? join our Women?s Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp!
We?re now accepting registrations for our October session. Experience a total body workout class, combining kickboxing, boxing, and cardio drills in a fun-filled, non-competitive and supportive environment. Suitable for all fitness levels. View video clips and photos of previous Bootcamp classes at http://www.razchanfitness.com
ABOUT OUR BOOTCAMP CLASSES
All Bootcamps are 60 minutes per session, 3x/week (12 sessions).
Due to the format of our Bootcamp, we do not offer drop-in rates.
Participants are required to come to class with handwraps and cardio boxing gloves.
Please view our online FAQs for questions on our registration policy, missed classes, refunds, etc. at ... A Budget to INCREASE global warming? - Despite rhetoric to the contrary it appears that yesterday's BC Liberal budget is designed to increase greenhouse gas emissions in this province.
The largest sources of greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions in our province are from transportation and the fossil fuel extraction industries. So, the government chose to specifically increase activities in these areas.
There were cuts in health care, education and other social services. But no cuts in the province's controversial highway expansion projects. Even though the province's own documents admit that these projects will increase ghg emissions.
And the province kept in place the massive subsidies to the fossil fuel extraction industries. Costing the tax payers millions while increasing pollution.
But the government was not content to rely on these measures alone to increase ghg emissions. It cutback and cancelled many programs designed to reduce emissions.
The PST exemption on bikes, renewable energy sy... Mafia Wars Strategy - Hello folks, anybody has experience with this Mafia Wars guide? If so, please share your feedback.
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... BC Interior Jazz Artist Of The Year Olga Osipova To Serenade Vancouver At The Cellar Jazz Club August 13th - Russian-born jazz sensation Olga Osipova is bringing her beautiful slow silken jazz and sultry velvet voice to the Cellar Jazz Club, 3511 W. Broadway, on Thursday August 13th. Joining Olga ? piano/vocals are musicians Bryn Flock on guitar and Bernie Addington on bass. Doors open at 8:00pm, performance at 8:30pm, tickets are $17 at the door.
After the launch of her all-original debut CD ?Velvet & Lace? things started happening fast for Olga. Only a couple months after the Canadian release, the CD has already topped the smooth jazz charts in her native Russia, was added to rotation on many radio stations in Canada and across the world (USA, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, France, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Poland etc.) Olga?s music is receiving rave reviews from the press including the prestigious JazzTimes Magazine; she won the Jazz Artist of the Year at the BC Interior Music Awards in 2008, and most recently, Olga was announced Finalist in the 8th Annual Independent M... Hon. Stockwell Day And Merritt Mayor Susan Roline Catch A Ride With Karen Fowlie To Mountainfest Stage - Vancouver July 13, 2009 - It isn't every day that a musician finds Hon. Stockwell Day and Merritt B.C. Mayor Susan Roline in the backseat of her limo on the way to a festival performance. The pair graciously accompanied Karen to her Merritt Mountain Music Festival show last Thursday to a crowd of approx. 15,000 people. Karen's limousine was granted exclusive access to the festival grounds and her entourage created a stir by handing out Karen's CD "Pushing the Edge" and Hevy D Popcorn to enthusiastic fans along the way.
Karen is currently touring Western Canada in support of her debut CD, PUSHING THE EDGE and the affiliated release of her music video for the song ?Tell Me?. Karen?s other tour dates in Western Canada are listed at www.myspace.com/karenfowlie.
?You?ve got to hear this girl?s voice!? - CFUV Radio Victoria
?Karen Fowlie is a pearl in the Sea to Sky corridor? ? Sonia... Vancouver Park Board and City of Vancouver launch Kitsilano Biggest Loser and Urban Adventure Boot Camps - Biggest Loser Kitsilano
Now is your chance to participate in a Biggest Loser Program that is "kinder" than the TV version. We won't make you cry or send you home if you don't measure up! We'll be supportive, help you through the challenging times, and show you how to lose weight and inches and to develop a healthy life-style that you can stay with the rest of your life. The participant who loses the greatest percentage of body weight and inches will win a 6 month Vancouver Park Board Flexipass. Completed PAR-Q & COS Boot Camp Waiver must be submitted prior to attending first class. Click here to Register or find more info
Urban Adventure Bootcamp
It's time to kick it up a notch with this bootcamp-style class for all levels! Push through intense circuits of non-choreographed cardio, dynamic strength work and lots of core exercises ? it?s an energizing total body workout using the n... Diamond Parking Scam again - I received a letter yesterday indicating that I have received a parking violation ticket back in May 2009 while I've parked in a reserved lot. However, I have not received any ticket on that specific day by a DP patrol. So I phoned them this morning to dispute the ticket and I had to go through their complicated voice messaging system for 5 min to figure out which option to choose from, finally I went through their company directory as there was no clear option to choose and talk to a person. Anyway, after I spoke with the agent she claimed that I received a ticket on May 27 and I walked away to another store where does not belong to their parking lot so the patrol person issued me a ticket. When I asked for a copy of the ticket she claimed they do not have any copy just details. I insist on not receiving any ticket so she offered me just pay the ticket original amount in 15 days not the penalties. This is a same case that happened to friend of mine a month ago. So I figured it out ... Karen Fowlie To Flash The Latest In Hot Cowboy Couture @ Mountainfest '09 - Thursday July 9, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. Karen Fowlie is poised to take the Merritt Mountain Music Festival stage in the latest hot cowboy couture by Rokcreation Fashion Design. Known for original designs with Swarovski crystal embellishments, Rokcreation Fashion Design has outfitted celebrities from Arlo Guthrie to Anne Heche.
Fowlie is also sponsored by Hevy D Popcorn and will be giving away promotional bags of popcorn at her two other Mountainfest performances in the Songwriters? Circle Thursday July 9, 2009 and Saturday July 11, 2009 (both commencing at 11:30 a.m.). Karen is currently available for interviews and public appearances upon request.
Karen embarked on her Western Canadian tour this week in support of her debut CD, PUSHING THE EDGE and the affiliated release of her music video for the song ?Tell Me?. ?Tell Me? garnered Karen an ACCOLADE FROM THE BRITISH COLUMBIA ATTORNEY GENERAL and obtained national exposure in 7-11 and Wal-Mart stores as Hevy D Popcorn incl... test??? - test???
... Savvy Shoppers Spend on Trend - Savvy shoppers know that Spend on Trend is the place to be! Head down to the Scotia Bank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street) from August 21-23, 2009 for a chance to preview and shop the hottest designs of the season.
?The show is amazing because there is a mix of fresh and established independent Canadian designers who ethically produce their work,? say Show Producers, Fiona and Jim. ?You?ll find clothing, jewellery, handbags, cards, and accessories. There are even a growing number of designs for men.?
And lots of show favourites are back! Find Catalyst Reaction, a great line of belts, buckles, and cuffs, as well as Filou Designs, which will be selling a brand new collection of 3D jewellery.
The Megan Kathryn signature jacket is a must! The fitted, lined jacket adds style to any occasion. Other favourites include the Two of Hearts Heather Hoody Dress made from bamboo terry, and the Sterling Silver Acorn Necklace by Filou Designs.
For only $5, Spend on Trend... Senate Panel Approves Labor-HHS Spending Bill - AHA News Now article reports that a subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee this week approved a bill specifying discretionary funding for federal health and human services programs for fiscal year 2011, including $292.3 million for nursing workforce development programs and $5.1 million for rural physician training grants.... HHS Announces Availability of $51 Million in Resources for States to Build New Competitive Health Insurance Marketplace - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday announced two key steps in the process of partnering with states and other stakeholders to begin establishing health insurance Exchanges.... What's a Farm in 2010? - Daily Yonder article discusses how farmers are getting older and farms are getting bigger, with an increasing amount of farm products grown or raised under contract, according to a new report on the American farm.... Thirty Million Women to Benefit from Health Reform Law, Including Up to 15 Million Who Will Gain New Subsidized Coverage - Thirty million women will benefit from the new health reform law over the next decade, either through new or strengthened insurance coverage, according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund.... Financial, Technical Support are Keys to Health IT Adoption by Small Physician Practices - AAFP News Now reports on testimony before the House Energy and CommerceCommittee's Subcommittee on Health, telling how small rural practices, in particular, need financial and technical support if they are to adopt health information technology.... Support For Health Law Remains Steady While Opposition Drops - Kaiser Health News article reports that the percentage of people who view the new health bill unfavorably dropped6 points to 35 percent in the past month, but that has not translated into a significant increase of supporters, according to the July tracking poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation.... Joint Commission Urges Americans to Speak Up to Prevent Falls - Recognizing that each year, millions of people from elderly nursing home residents to hospitalized children to women who have just given birth are injured by falls in health care facilities and homes, the Joint Commission yesterday launched a national educational campaign to help Americans reduce the risk of falling.... Provisions in Health Care Reform Law Lay Out Role of Primary Care, Family Physicians - AAFP News Now article discusses how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act places greater emphasis on prevention and primary care coordination, measures that should lead to a greater role for primary care and family physicians in the U.S. health care system.... FCC, FDA Partner on Wireless Health IT - Datamation article reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have joined forces in an effort to promote the development and deployment of wireless technologies to improve health care and lower costs while also taking care to protect patients' safety.... NRHA Submits Hospital Telemedicine Credentialing Privileging Comment Letter to CMS - The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) submitted its comment letter this week in response to CMS' proposed changes affecting Hospital and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Conditions of Participation (CoPs) Credentialing and Privileging of Telemedicine Physicians and Practitioners.... Expanded Tax Relief on State Loan Repayment, Forgiveness Programs Benefits Physicians, Medically Underserved Individuals - AAFP News Now article tells how physicians who have received student loan forgiveness as an incentive to practice in medically underserved areas of their states may be eligible for some relief from federal income taxes on those loan amounts.... Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Request for Comments on the Departmental FY 2010-2015 Strategic Plan - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on its draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2010-2015.... Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology; Final Rule - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this final rule to complete the adoption of an initial set of standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria, and to more closely align such standards, implementation specifications, and certification criteria with final meaningful use Stage 1 objectives and measures.... Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Electronic Health Record Incentive Program; Final Rule - This final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implements the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that provide incentive payments to eligible professionals, eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs that adopt and successfully demonstrate meaningful use of certified electronic health record technology.... 2 New Provisions in Health Law Will Help Seniors - Kaiser Health News article reports on two of the biggest pocketbook issues involving the health-care overhaul and how seniors will be affected.... Unemployment Dips in May - Daily Yonder article reports that for the first time since last fall, the unemployment rate in rural America has dropped below that of urban counties.... HHS Releases Strategic Plan for 2010-2015 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (HHS) has released their Strategic Plan for 2010-2015, and wants to know what you think about the draft.... Small N.D. Hospitals Learn from Computer Mannequin - Bismarck Tribune, (ND) article tells how a $40,000 computerized mannequin is being used to train medical staff to treat critical cases at smaller regional health care facilities.... HUD Fair Housing Report Documents Progress, Identifies Challenges - The Department of Housing and Urban Development last week released the Obama Administration's first annual report on the state of fair housing in America.... Experts Believe Lack of Incentives and Financial Interests Are Barriers to Integrated and Accountable Care - Nearly nine of 10 leaders in health care and health care policy think that the lack of incentives and current financial interests of providers and other stakeholders are barriers to moving health care toward more integrated and accountable delivery models, according to the latest Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Health Care Opinion Leaders Survey.... Sunday, July 25: 'America Now: Friends and Neighbors' - MSNBC article tells of a "Dateline" news story, "America Now: Friends & Neighbors," airing on Sunday, July 25, that travels to rural/Appalachian Ohio to give a look at how the recession has affected America's poor in the heartland.... Wiring the Safety Net - Government HealthIT article profiles Dr. Mary Wakefield, administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), who singles out telehealth, encompassing both videoconferencing and streaming media, as an area of health information technology that holds great promise for helping HRSAs constituents, particularly those in remote areas.... HUD and VA Launch $15 Million Demonstration Program to Prevent Veteran Homelessness - In an effort to prevent homelessness among veterans, primarily those returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that both agencies will invest a combined $15 million in five selected communities near military installations.... AHRQ State Snapshots Expanded to Include New Data on Health Insurance Coverage - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) annual release of state-by-state quality data has been expanded to include new data on health insurance, including data on health care quality categorized by source of payment, including private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and those without insurance.... Summary Serves as 'Roadmap' for Rural Health Care Reform - North Liberty Leader, (IA) article tells how rural health care advocates, policymakers and researchers looking to make sense of the 900-plus-page health care reform legislation can access a new, comprehensive summary of the provisions that pertain to rural residents and the delivery of health care services in rural areas.... The Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on the Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professions Shortage Areas; Notice of Establishment - This notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration announces the establishment of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on the Designation of Medically Underserved Populations and Health Professions Shortage Areas.... Updated: Secretary Announces Appointment of Committee to Review Criteria for the Designation of Medically Underserved Areas and Health Professional Shortage Areas - HHS Secretary Sebelius yesterday announced the appointment of a committee to review and update the criteria used to define medically underserved areas and health professional shortage areas.... NRHA Added to HPSA/MUP Committee - HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced a revised membership list for the Health Resources and Services Administration's Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) negotiated rulemaking committee. The new list, which has increased from 24 to 28 members, includes National Rural Health Association (NRHA) CEO Alan Morgan as a participant.... New Rules Guarantee Patients' Right to Appeal Insurance Claim Denials - Kaiser Health News tells how patients will find it easier to appeal the denials of health insurance claims under rules being issued today by the Obama administration.... Ah Doctor, What Exactly Does This Entry Mean? - HealthDay News article reports that in an effort to improve patient-doctor communication, researchers are launching a pilot program called the "OpenNotes" initiative, in which approximately 25,000 patients will have access to notes their doctors have made in their medical records.... Copyright © 2010, 795hosting-TopLinks. All Rights Reserved. |