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Download full textCongress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Aging. – 1985
This paper contains testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine ways of controlling cancer. Opening statements are included from Representatives Claudine Schneider, Jim Lightfoot, and Ben Blaz. Testimonies are given by Rosemarie Lindgren, a homemaker and former cancer patient, and by Jules Cardin, a patient…
Descriptors: Cancer, Disease Control, Hearings, Medical Evaluation
US House of Representatives, 2004
This purpose of this hearing was to discuss the latest scientific research regarding the use of mercury in medicine in the United States and the possible connection between these products and autism spectrum disorders. The subcommittee also discusses the need for further research to determine the biological basis of autism and how the Federal…
Descriptors: Autism, Hazardous Materials, Scientific Research, Medicine
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Finance. – 1988
This document presents witnesses' testimonies and additional information from the Senate hearing held in Miami, Florida to examine the issue of preventive health services, focusing on risk reduction and health promotion programs for the elderly. The goal of the hearing was to examine efforts to identify people with high risks of developing a…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Health Promotion, Hearings, High Risk Persons
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of the Professions. – 1988
The laws, rules, and regulations of the New York State Education Department that govern professional veterinary medicine and animal health technology practice in the state are presented. Licensure requirements are described, and complete application forms and instructions for obtaining license and first registration as a licensed veterinarian and…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Certification, Higher Education, Legislation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. – 1987
This document presents witness testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing called to examine the issue of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the role of the Veterans' Administration (VA) in combating AIDS. Opening statements are included from Representatives G. V. Montgomery, J. Roy Rowland, Joseph P. Kennedy, II,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Futures (of Society)
Council of Europe, Strasbourg (France). – 1998
This document presents texts in the field of sports and doping that were adopted by various committees of the Council of Europe. The seven sections present: (1) "Texts Adopted by the Committee of Ministers, 1996-1988"; (2) "Texts Adopted at the Conferences of European Ministers Responsible for Sport Since 1978" and…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Drug Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 1983
This document presents the prepared statements and witness testimony from the Congressional hearing on Alzheimer's Disease. Following an opening statement by Senator John Heinz, statements by Senators Larry Pressler and Alfonse M. D'Amato are given. Topics which are discussed include incidence of the disease, family and victim ramifications,…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Aging (Individuals), Financial Support, Geriatrics
Congress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. – 1978
Proceedings from the second session of hearings on the Maternal and Child Health Care Act are presented in this document. A copy of the bill (H. R. 1702) which proposes the provision of comprehensive health care services for pregnant women and children from birth to age 18 is included. Also included are testimony and statements of expert…
Descriptors: Children, Federal Legislation, Health Education, Health Insurance
New York State Education Dept., Albany. – 1978
This handbook is intended to provide school authorities with a guide to the development of an effective school immunization program. The handbook is divided into three sections and seven appendices. Section One explains the legal definitions of various terms related to mandatory immunization practices. Section Two outlines the elements necessary…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Immunization Programs
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. – 1975
The hearings cover four bills, three of which deal with revision or amendment of the Public Health Service Act. The fourth concerns (1) the establishment of a National Health Center for Health Education; (2) health education to reduce illness and death, and to moderate self-imposed risks; and (3) consumer health education and preventive medicine.…
Descriptors: Administration, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Diseases
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1984
These hearings addressed cooperative efforts of the United States and the People's Republic of China under the 1979 agreement on science and technology. Thus far, there are more than 20 signed protocols (included in appendices) implementing the agreement in various scientific and technological areas. Activities in such areas as energy, health,…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Energy, Federal Programs, Hearings
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of the Professions. – 1988
A handbook with laws, rules, and regulations of the State Education Department of New York governing nursing practice is presented. It describes licensure requirements and includes complete application forms and instructions for obtaining license and first registration as a licensed practical nurse and professional registered nurse. Applicants are…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Certification, Higher Education, Legislation
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1985
A hearing was held to update information on progress toward immunizing the world's children against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, measles, and tuberculosis. Immunization programs are regarded as essential in the effort to break the infection-malnutrition cycle in children in developing nations. Witnesses at the hearing included…
Descriptors: Children, Communicable Diseases, Developing Nations, Disease Control
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. – 1978
Testimonies and articles, letters, and statements from a congressional hearing of the U.S. Senate concerning nutrition education in medical schools are presented. The hearing was held to ascertain the present status of nutrition instruction in U.S. medical schools, to determine the need for such instruction, and to identify problems with…
Descriptors: Animal Husbandry, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Hearings
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Select Committee on Children, Youth, and Families. – 1990
This document is a record of a hearing on acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and young children in South Florida. Opening statements are provided by Congressmen George Miller, William Lehman, and Richard Durbin; a fact sheet on AIDS and young children in South Florida is also presented. Testimony is presented by the following: (1) Ana…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Federal Government, Federal Programs
