Obama declares flu emergency to ease restrictions for hospitals
Officials prepare for a surge in H1N1 cases
By Michael D. Shear and Rob Stein
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Article from the Washington Post
President Obama has declared H1N1 swine flu a national emergency, clearing the way for his health chief to give hospitals wider leeway in how they handle a possible surge of new patients, administration officials said Saturday.
The president granted Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius the power to lift some federal regulations for medical providers, including allowing hospitals to set up off-site facilities to increase the number of available beds and protect patients who are not infected.
Obama said in the declaration that the "rapid increase in illness . . . may overburden health-care resources." White House officials played down the dramatic language, saying the president's action did not stem from a new assessment of the dangers the flu poses to the public....
Complete article available at the Wshington Post.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Packing tips
Any great escape starts with a smartly packed bag. Use these practical solutions to prepare for a well-equipped trip.
PACKING PLAN
Approach your suitcase with a plan in place. Start by creating a checklist catered to the climate of your destination and your planned activities. Lay out every item on your list. Now, start editing — do you have too much, not enough? Can you mix and match certain outfits, or can you substitute one item for many (like one pair of black pants for three pairs of suit bottoms)? Once you've decided on everything you absolutely need, put them into a suitcase in the most space-saving way possible.
SPACE-SAVING STEPS
• Think chronologically as you put things into your bag. Leave what you are planning to wear first for last (place it at the top of your bag).
• Plan to carry absolute essentials such as identification/passports, tickets, cash, itineraries, and medication in your carry-on or on your person — never in checked luggage.
• Transfer any cleansers, shampoos, and creams to travel-size bottles. Fill bottles only 3/4 of the way if there is a chance contents can freeze or expand. Store all bottles in a zip-up plastic bag to prevent leaks.
• Make use of all excess space by putting socks and underwear inside shoes. Pack shoes and belts around the edges of your bag.
PACKING PLAN
Approach your suitcase with a plan in place. Start by creating a checklist catered to the climate of your destination and your planned activities. Lay out every item on your list. Now, start editing — do you have too much, not enough? Can you mix and match certain outfits, or can you substitute one item for many (like one pair of black pants for three pairs of suit bottoms)? Once you've decided on everything you absolutely need, put them into a suitcase in the most space-saving way possible.
SPACE-SAVING STEPS
• Think chronologically as you put things into your bag. Leave what you are planning to wear first for last (place it at the top of your bag).
• Plan to carry absolute essentials such as identification/passports, tickets, cash, itineraries, and medication in your carry-on or on your person — never in checked luggage.
• Transfer any cleansers, shampoos, and creams to travel-size bottles. Fill bottles only 3/4 of the way if there is a chance contents can freeze or expand. Store all bottles in a zip-up plastic bag to prevent leaks.
• Make use of all excess space by putting socks and underwear inside shoes. Pack shoes and belts around the edges of your bag.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
PharmaLive: Sanofi Pasteur Announces Results of U.S. Clinical Trials in Adults Following One Dose of Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine
PharmaLive: Sanofi Pasteur Announces Results of U.S. Clinical Trials in Adults Following One Dose of Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine: "Sanofi Pasteur Announces Results of U.S. Clinical Trials in Adults Following One Dose of Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine"
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