Charity News from Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003FY 2004 Budget Fails to Prioritize Mental HealthNational Mental Health Association | The National Mental Health Association is deeply concerned that the Administration's budget for FY 2004 encourages states to cut benefits provided by Medicaid, while proposing virtually no increase in funding for community mental health programs. Memphis and St. Jude celebrate 40 years at the 27th annual "Marguerite Piazza St. Jude Gala" St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | The life-saving work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its 40 years in the Memphis community will be celebrated by guests, including Mayor W.W. Herenton and WMC News Anchor Joe Birch as emcee. Receptor that Protects Mice from Toxic Overload May Hold a Key to Cholesterol-Related Illnesses in Humans City of Hope | Research published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that a receptor in the cells of mice that protects them from toxins may hold a key to understanding and treating cholesterol-related illnesses in humans.
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