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NBA great Abdul-Jabbar has rare form of leukemia
NEW YORK — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is being treated for a rare form of leukemia, and the basketball great said his prognosis is encouraging. [More]
By Ben Walker
Associated Press | November 10
AMA votes to seek repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
CHICAGO — The American Medical Association today voted to oppose the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, and declared that gay marriage bans contribute to health disparities. [More]
Associated Press | November 10
Bill Clinton urges Senate Dems to pass health care
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton told anxious Senate Democrats today to pass a health care bill soon because the U.S. economy can’t resist the toxic combination of exorbitant medical costs and nearly 50 million uninsured for... [More]
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
Associated Press | November 10
American Medical Association says it backs reform
HOUSTON — The American Medical Association on Monday rebuffed dissident members and voted to stick with support for ongoing health reform efforts, while reiterating wariness over proposals that threaten doctors' pocketbooks and... [More]
Associated Press | November 10
Across the U.S.
Court refuses to stop sniper execution RICHMOND, Va. — The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block today's scheduled execution of sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad. [More]
November 10
Pelosi touring Seattle hospital, discussing reform
SEATTLE — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is visiting Seattle. Her office said she’s touring Swedish Medical Center with Congress members Jim McDermott, Norm Dicks and Jay Inslee. [More]
Associated Press | November 9
Troops in Afghanistan fight swine flu amid war
KABUL — Hundreds of Afghan and international troops already battling a rising militant insurgency are facing a new fight — recovering from swine flu, the virus that has left 11 people dead in the country. [More]
By Amir Shah
Associated Press | November 9
House health bill faces stiff Senate opposition
WASHINGTON — The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. [More]
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
Associated Press | November 9
• Qigong -Bamboo Mountain : 6:00pm - 7:30pm, November 10, at Frances Anderson Center. Meets for 6 weeks (no class Nov. 24)
Qigong is an ancient Chinese he...
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• Finding Flexibility - Feldenkrais Movement : 7:15pm - 8:30pm, November 11, at Frances Anderson Center. Free yourself from restrictive habits and learn to move with more ease, gra...
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• The Early Days Of Grief: 6:30pm - 8:00pm, November 11, at Stevens Hospital, Auditorium A, 4th Floor. This monthly drop-in group is for those who are in the first six months of ...
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