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Commissioner Daines Takes a Stand

At the March 8 Symposium: "Taking Action Against Obesity A Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax for New York State", Commissioner Daines spoke about the need for the tax in an informative and humorous presentation.  The symposium was sponsored by the New York Academy of Medicine. 

"The dramatic under-pricing, ubiquitous availability, and ceaseless marketing of sugary beverages constitute a stumbling block to the health and success of many of our brothers and sisters, and are a clear and present danger to the future of our children."  To view the speech in its entirety, go to: http://www.nyhealth.gov/commissioner/speech/2010-03-08_taking_action_against_obesity.htm or view the attached file.

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New Disparity Reports

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released 2009 National Healthcare Disparities Report and the National Healthcare Quality Report.  To view these reports go to the website listed.

Go to the website listed below for more information
http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/qrdr09.htm

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Additional funding support for prostate

The Patient Advocate Foundation has received a contribution which will provide additional funding support for prostate cancer patients through its C0-Pay Relief Program (CPR).  To find out more, click on the attachment.

Download the file listed below for more infomation
1972147607_PAF_CPR_ProstateCancer_announcement july 2010.doc

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New free cancer dictionary thru iTunes

The Lance Armstrong Foundation has announced a new cancer dictionary that can be downloaded free through the iTunes app store.  This application provides users with quick and easy access to a cancer dictionary in English and Spanish.  The dictionary uses cancer terms and definitions from the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Dictionary and is updated regularly.  You can view images of the app by visiting http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/livestrong-english-spanish/id375144785?mt=8.

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    Commissioner Daines Takes a Stand

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    New Disparity Reports

    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released ... more>>

    Additional funding support for prostate

    The Patient Advocate Foundation has received a contribution ... more>>

    New free cancer dictionary thru iTunes

    The Lance Armstrong Foundation has announced a new cancer di... more>>

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