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Archive for September, 2009

AMA Flu Vaccine Update(0)

In response to a number of questions on seasonal influenza vaccine production and shipping, sanofi pasteur would like to provide an update to the Influenza Summit on our activities.

It is important to recognize that, according to recent estimates from the CDC, all manufacturers are on track to produce an estimated [...]

50 million new patients? More primary docs a must(0)

By STEVE LeBLANC:
BOSTON (AP) – When Dr. Robert Flaherty launched a private practice in 2001, he soon found himself cramming in as many patients as possible to make ends meet, leaving little time to discuss with them the steps they could take to prevent future health troubles.

50 million new patients? More primary docs a must(0)

By STEVE LeBLANC:
BOSTON (AP) – When Dr. Robert Flaherty launched a private practice in 2001, he soon found himself cramming in as many patients as possible to make ends meet, leaving little time to discuss with them the steps they could take to prevent future health troubles.

State seeking help with mass vaccinations(0)

By RICK KARLIN, Capitol bureau
ALBANY — With swine flu a growing worry, the state Health Department has quietly reached out to private sector home care agencies and others in efforts to develop a “mass vaccination” plan that could be deployed by counties and schools statewide.

NYS Immunization Reporting Requirements Update(0)

By Jonathan H. Dougherty, MS
As we progress into the fall the number of reported cases of the H1N1 Swine Flu and seasonal flu are increasing and are expected to continue increasing well past October.  As of now physicians who desire to provide vaccine to their patients must be registered with the NYS Immunization Information System.  [...]

Spitzer Eyeing Possible Comeback, Considering Run for Office(0)

The New York Post
FOXNews.com
Disgraced former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has been privately talking with friends about a possible comeback, and is considering a run for statewide office next year, several sources told The Post.

MSSNY ON HEALTH CARE REFORM(0)

[ September 22, 2009; 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]

TOPIC:
MSSNY ON HEALTH CARE REFORM

DATE:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

TIME:
5:30 P.M. REGISTRATION

LOCATION:
THE ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER

WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENTION

ALBANY NY

SPEAKER:

DAVID HANNAN, M.D., PRESIDENT

COST: $35

MSCA/NYMGMA Membership Meeting Dinner Reservation Form
Reservations are limited.

This program is available to MSCA/NYMGMA members, spouses and guests. All orders must be received by the Monday prior to the meeting. Limited walk-in reservations will be available. [...]

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