Charity News from Friday, Jul. 7, 2000AJC Testifies Before Democratic Party Platform CommitteeAmerican Jewish Committee | The American Jewish Committee testified before the Democratic Party Platform Committee at its hearings in St. Louis yesterday. "Our public policy agenda draws upon the experiences of a religious and ethnic minority," Mont Levy, chair of AJC's ... AmeriCares HomeFront Given Prestigious Connecticut Treasures Award AmeriCares Foundation | AmeriCares HomeFront, one of AmeriCares three domestic outreach programs, will receive the Connecticut Treasures Award for the month of June. Lieutenant Governor Jodi Rell will present the award on Monday, July 10, at 10:00 at AmeriCares ... Spiral CT Scans for Lung Cancer Screening National Cancer Institute | Spiral computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans are being advertised as a new way to find early lung cancer in smokers and former smokers. While spiral CT scans may eventually prove to be an effective lung cancer screening tool, they can trigger ... Former AMA President Addresses Future Colleagues National Youth Leadership Forum | Chicago - The National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine (NYLF/MED) today welcomed Dr. Thomas A. Reardon, former president of the American Medical Association welcomed the students to Chicago and challenged them to learn as much as possible ... American Cancer Society Applauds White House Action on Medicare American Cancer Society | The American Cancer Society had been actively urging Congress and the White House to provide Medicare coverage for cancer patients enrolled in clinical trials. "The American Cancer Society believes increased access to clinical trials is a key ... Duke University Health System Statement on Sale of Wellpath Community Health Plans to Coventry Health Care Inc. Duke University Medical Center | The following statement is from William J. Donelan, concerning Friday's announcement by Coventry Health Care Inc. that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WellPath Community Health Plans.
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