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    Future Health Challenges

    Former Centers for Disease Control directors discussed the topic, “Protecting the Nation’s Health: Major Challenges of the 21st Century.” Among the topics they addressed were the CDC’s lega…

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    Surgeon General Confirmation Hearing

    The SENATE LABOR & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE Committee members heard testimony from Dr. David Satcher,Surgeon General Nominee Mr. Satcher testified about his views on the proper role …

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    Surgeon General Nomination

    President Clinton announced that he would nominate David Satcher for the position of surgeon general. In his remarks, he praised Dr. Satcher for his work at the Centers for Disease Control a…

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    Tuskegee Public Health Study Apology

    President Clinton formally apologized to four survivors of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study in which African-American men were denied treatment in order to study the effects of syphilis on the bo…

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    World Health Issues

    Dr. Donald Hopkins of The Carter Center briefed reporters on the world struggle against Guinea worm disease. This disease afflicts people in Asia in Africa through contaminated water. Throug…

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    Vaccines for Children Program

    Members of the Senate Finance Committee heard testimony from federal and state health care specialists concerning children’s vaccine programs. The program, began in 1994 in response to a mea…

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    Child Immunization Program

    The Senate Appropriations Committee on Health held a hearing where Health officials spoke about child vaccination policy and the effect legislation would have on the efforts vaccinate all ch…

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    Protecting Our Youth

    David Satcher, Director of the Centers for Disease Control, spoke during a luncheon at the National Press Club. The Centers for Disease Control, headquartered in Atlanta, GA tracks national …

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    Report on Smoking

    Surgeon General Dr. Jocelyn Elders released her report on smoking and the health consequences at a news conference in Washington, D.C. She illustrated the importance of encouraging young peo…

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    HIV Prevention Marketing Initiative

    Secretary Donna Shalala spoke to reporters about halting the spread of HIV with a television advertising campaign that informs watchers about AIDS and condoms. Avis Lavelle stated that this …

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    Environmental Racism

    The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust held a meeting on Race and health Issues. Participants spoke about environmental problems in minority regions throughout the country. This “e…

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