Diabetes During Pregnancy
Approximately 3-5 percent of all pregnant women in the United States develop gestational diabetes while pregnant. Gestational diabetes disappears after delivery, but careful control of blood sugar levels is necessary in order to manage and prevent complications. Understanding Gestational Diabetes:… Continue reading
Education Fund for Victims’ Children
The Associated General Contractors of America Education and Research Foundation has established a Terrorist Victims Fund to assist the children of those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States. The purpose of the fund is to… Continue reading
Free Suits for Women to Wear on Job Interviews
Dress for Success is a nonprofit organization that helps low income women make the tailored transition into the workforce. Each Dress for Success client receives one suit when she has a job interview and a second suit when she gets… Continue reading
Join a Parkinson’s Support Group – Or Start One!
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has over 900 active support groups throughout the United States and Canada. If you are interested in starting a group or just want to find out about events in your area, contact: National Parkinson Foundation,… Continue reading
Medical, Wage Loss and Compensation for Work Related Injury or Death
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) is a law which provides benefits for civilian employees of the United States who have suffered work-related injuries or occupational diseases. These benefits include payment of medical expenses and compensation for wage loss. FECA… Continue reading
1000 Licensed Psychologists Donate Their Services
The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, a nonprofit credentialing organization, asked its licensed psychologists to donate their professional services to help the survivors, the victims’ families, and those involved in the search and rescue operation, following the… Continue reading
Is Your Food Safe?
E-coli, Salmonella, and Listeria Monocytogenes. Fungi, viruses, parasites, and bacteria in foods are estimated to account for 6.5 to 33 million cases of human illness and up to 9,000 deaths in the United States each year. Since 1992, when E… Continue reading
United Methodist Church Offers Pastoral Care & Assistance
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is offering pastoral care to traumatized survivors, rescue workers, news media staff, family members, and the thousands of neighbors who witnessed the tragedy and its ongoing aftermath. UMCOR will provide assistance for individuals who… Continue reading
United Methodist Church Offers Pastoral Care & Assistance
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is offering pastoral care to traumatized survivors, rescue workers, news media staff, family members, and the thousands of neighbors who witnessed the tragedy and its ongoing aftermath. UMCOR will provide assistance for individuals who… Continue reading
Support for Military Widows
The survivor of a military person faces problems civilian counterparts do not. The death of their spouse may be followed by a change of residence and separation from the network of support they currently have. The Society of Military Widows… Continue reading
