Charity News from Monday, Oct. 15, 2001American Kidney Fund Reminds Those With Diabetes, High Blood Pressure To Pay Special Attention To Health RegimenAmerican Kidney Fund | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is asking Americans who have diabetes and high blood pressure to pay special attention to their health care routine in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Careful monitoring and control of blood sugar and ... Expansion of UC Davis Primate Lab Challenged Animal Protection Institute | SACRAMENTO -- In comments filed today with the Office of Resource Management and Planning, the Animal Protection Institute (API) strongly opposed plans by UC Davis (UCD) to expand the California Regional Primate Research Center. API requests that... World's Fruitbasket Reaps New Harvest Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn | FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2001 -- In one of the most culturally diverse and agriculturally plentiful regions in the nation, the four-day Central Valley Billy Graham Crusade, ending last night, reaped a record harvest amidst the questioning and ... Field Update from Afghanistan Region Mercy Corps International | Mercy Corps continues to operate in both Taliban-controlled and Northern Alliance-controlled areas of Afghanistan. Mercy Corps' seed distribution program in the Kandahar and Helmand provinces also continues to operate. World Concern Relief Director Travels to Afghanistan World Concern | SEATTLE - World Concern Relief Director Kelly Miller left Seatac Airport this morning bound for Northern Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Representatives of Northwest Medical Teams and Food For the Hungry, who are partnering with World Concern, will ... Acupuncture Reduces Nausea, Pain of Breast Surgery Duke University Medical Center | Acupuncture is just as effective as the leading medication used to reduce nausea and vomiting after major breast surgery, according to a new study conducted by Duke researchers. The 5,000-year-old Chinese practice also decreased postoperative pain. The ASPCA Continues To Provide "Aftermath" Services Related To The World Trade Center Disaster American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has entered Phase 3 of their pet rescue mission, which is meant to provide "aftermath" services as it relates to the needs of pets and their owners.
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