Charity News from Thursday, Jun. 26, 2003

Breast cancer survivors have fewer heart attacks
The University of Chicago Medical Center | Breast cancer survivors appear to be one-third less likely to have a heart attack than other women report researchers from the University of Chicago in the July 2003, issue of Cancer.

International Cancer Research Portfolio: New On-Line Tool Will Aid in Cancer Research Collaboration and Planning
National Cancer Institute | Cancer researchers around the world now have a powerful new tool at their fingertips that provides instant access to information on ongoing cancer research supported by cancer funding organizations within the United States and the United Kingdom.

Alzheimer Research Setback - Congressional and President's Budgets to Kill Building Momentum
Alzheimer's Association | Statement of Stephen McConnell Senior Vice President of the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer research will suffer significant setbacks if the current budget proposals making their way through the House and Senate become law.

NMHA Commends SAMHSA's Appointment of New CMHS Director
National Mental Health Association | Today the National Mental Health Association supports the appointment of A. Kathryn Power as the new director of the Center for Mental Health Services, a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Sodomy Law
Focus on the Family | With today's decision the court continues pillaging its way through the moral norms of our country. If the people have no right to regulate sexuality then ultimately the institution of marriage is in peril, and with it, coming generations.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo Cuts Ribbon on Creative Edge Arts Studio
Catholic Charities USA | Monsignor Carr Institute (MCI) of Catholic Charities Wednesday held an open house and ribbon cutting for the Creative Edge Arts Studio program, MCI's new, unique program to serve individuals recovering from mental illness and/or addictions.

 

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