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    Jul 7, 2012 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  1. New 'waivers' for disabled care fall short of need in Virginia, locally

    More than 3,600 Virginians with intellectual disabilities are on an "urgent" needs waiting list for a coveted ID/MR Medicaid waiver which would provide them the range of services and support they need. They have cerebral palsy and autism, Down Syndrome, spina bifida and schizophrenia, mild mental retardation and extreme intellectual disability. All require round-the-clock, nonstop care and supervision.
    More than 3,600 Virginians with intellectual disabilities are on an "urgent" needs waiting list for a coveted ID/MR Medicaid waiver which would provide them the range of services and support they need. They have cerebral palsy and autism, Down Syndrome,...

    Tags: Medicaid, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Health Insurance, Nursing, Employment Opportunities

    2. Jun 23, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Local boy with spina bifida looks to 2016 Paralympics

    Daniel Romanchuk gives you a blank stare when you try and explain to him why he is an inspiration. He looks confused — why would anybody care to see him race, legs tucked under him, neck crammed forward, and be inspired? He's just a kid who likes to race.
    Daniel Romanchuk gives you a blank stare when you try and explain to him why he is an inspiration. He looks confused — why would anybody care to see him race, legs tucked under him, neck crammed forward, and be inspired? He's just a kid who likes to...

    Tags: Human Interest, The Happiest News!, Learning Disability, Legs, 2012 Summer Paralympics

    3. Aug 26, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Illinois Medicaid's managed care effort stumbles

    It can take years for people with cerebral palsy, autism, schizophrenia or Down syndrome to find trusted physicians to oversee their health. Now, families and advocates say, those medical relationships are being threatened as Illinois rolls out a new program of HMO-style care for people with serious disabilities.
    It can take years for people with cerebral palsy, autism, schizophrenia or Down syndrome to find trusted physicians to oversee their health. Now, families and advocates say, those medical relationships are being threatened as Illinois rolls out a new...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Human Interest, Health, Social Services, Social Issues

    4. Apr 25, 2012 |Story| Hartford Courant

  4. Local Golf Schedules For 2012

    CHARITY TOURNAMENTS May 10: The CT Capitals Tournament at Manchester CC. Registration 11 a.m.; shotgun scramble start 12:30 p.m. Entry fee is $115 and includes greens fee, cart, dinner, beverages, raffles, prizes and silent auction. Proceeds benefit...

    Tags: Steaks, Charity, Social Issues, Foods and Beverages, Baseball

    5. Mar 28, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Tatyana McFadden: Howard County's 'Lady Velocity'

    World-class track athlete Tatyana McFadden is not a flashy person. Soft-spoken with a thin face, dark brown eyes and a deceptively muscular frame, she is not the type to speak of her accomplishments without some prompting. But when she does talk about her accolades, she lets people know that success hasn’t come easy.
    World-class track athlete Tatyana McFadden is not a flashy person. Soft-spoken with a thin face, dark brown eyes and a deceptively muscular frame, she is not the type to speak of her accomplishments without some prompting. But when she does talk about her...

    Tags: Sports Illustrated, Track and Field, Sports, Chicago Marathon, Birth Defects

    6. Apr 27, 2012 |Story| Imperial Valley Press Online

  6. Media day for Ronald McDonald Charities

    Volunteer, El Centro
    On April 25, a media day was held with representatives from Ronald McDonald Charities visiting KXO and Univision Channel 7 in El Centro. George Gale of KXO interviewed Chuck Day, CEO of Ronald McDonald Charities; Chuck expressed his appreciation to all...

    Tags: Ronald McDonald (fictional character), Ronald McDonald House Charities, Health, Social Services, Hospitals and Clinics

    7. Mar 30, 2012 |Story| KTUU

  7. Proposition 3: Push to Build Anchorage's First Fully Accessible Park

    There’s a big push to build Alaska’s first fully accessible park.
    Channel 2 News
    There’s a big push to build Alaska’s first fully accessible park. It costs about $530,000 with half the money coming from proposition 3, which is on this Tuesday’s ballot. Lawmakers are also being asked to fund the project and the...
    8. Apr 17, 2012 |Story| WGN-TV

  8. Kevin's Garden

    The late Maggie Daley transformed this city into a garden. And now a place of healing and new life for sick children and their families. Lurie Children's Hospital is set to open in June. Today we got to open our eyes to Kevin's garden -- a space dedicated to former Mayor Richard and Maggie Daley's son.
    WGN News
    The late Maggie Daley transformed this city into a garden. And now a place of healing and new life for sick children and their families. Lurie Children's Hospital is set to open in June. Today we got to open our eyes to Kevin's garden -- a space dedicated...

    Tags: Maggie Daley, Human Interest, Health, Local Government, Neurosurgery

    9. Feb 18, 2012 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  9. 'Like a mama bear and her cub'— Hampton mother fights for her daughter's quality of life

    HAMPTON — Joanna "Jojo" Sibert lolls on her mother's lap, her body pressed into its contours. She lets one leg drop to the side, the only departure from an otherwise seamless melding of the two. A soft Mona-Lisa smile flickers across her face as her mother talks.
    HAMPTON — Joanna "Jojo" Sibert lolls on her mother's lap, her body pressed into its contours. She lets one leg drop to the side, the only departure from an otherwise seamless melding of the two. A soft Mona-Lisa smile flickers across her face as her...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Health, Diseases and Illnesses, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia)

    10. Jan 12, 2012 |Story| LA Canada

  10. Wheelchair hoopsters hold court

    Two basketball teams raced around the court — on wheels — at the Flintridge Prep gym Saturday, as the Rebels hosted the wheelchair basketball team from the Rancho Los Amigos rehabilitation center in Downey.
    Two basketball teams raced around the court — on wheels — at the Flintridge Prep gym Saturday, as the Rebels hosted the wheelchair basketball team from the Rancho Los Amigos rehabilitation center in Downey. Six athletes from Rancho Los Amigos...

    Tags: Basketball, Lacrosse

    11. Jan 27, 2012 |Story| Daily Pilot

  11. The Medicine Cabinet: Pregnant women should get flu shot

    Question: I can't decide whether I should get a flu shot. I'm two months pregnant. What are your thoughts? Answer: It's a good idea for everyone 6 months of age and older to get a vaccination against influenza. This is especially true for pregnant...

    Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Diseases and Illnesses, Miscarriage, Medical Procedures and Tests, Medical Procedures and Tests

    12. Jan 16, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  12. Prenatal care can prevent many common birth defects

    By Amy Williams
    Clark County Health Department
    By Amy Williams Health Department Let this month draw your attention to birth defect prevention. The most common birth defects are heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate, Down Syndrome and spina bifida. Sure, we know they exist, but did you know that...

    Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Health, Iron (dietary supplement), Health Treatments, Behavioral Conditions

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