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SAVE-THE-DATE – AUGUST 13 -22, 2012 for an Interdisciplinary Practice in Hospice and Palliative Care Delegation to South Africa
Don’t miss this unique professional exchange opportunity for Hospice and Palliative Care Professionals Consider a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a custom-designed delegation on practice in hospice and palliative care traveling to Durban and Cape Town, South Africa in August 2012. Please click here for more delegation details. People to People Citizen Ambassador Delegations are unique. For nearly 50 years, we... 
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NASW Celebrates National Women’s Health Week
Each year on Mother’s Day the US Department of Health and Human Services kicks off National Women’s Health Week. Starting on Sunday, May 13, individuals, communities, and health agencies, among others, will unite in an effort to advocate for women to take control of their health. The 2012 theme is, It’s Your Time. According to the campaign website, organizations will host different events, such as free screenings... 
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Update on Violence Against Women Act
On April 26, 2012 the U.S. Senate reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) including the provision of expanded protections for Native Americans, undocumented immigrants, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. However, it soon became clear that the Republican lead House of Representatives would not vote for the Senate version of the Act so long as it included the expanded protections.... 
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May is National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise awareness on the plight of children and youth in the foster care system. There are approximately 400,000 children and youth in foster care because their own families are unable to provide for their essential well-being. In addition, approximately 30,000 young people age out of the foster care system each year with limited supports. The National Association... 
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