Health Care Professionals News Archive
November 2009
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11/6/2009
Students start receiving vaccine as H1N1 flu sweeps schools -
11/6/2009
Treating another flu symptom: anxiety -
11/6/2009
President's Perspective: Reflecting on the state of our professions
October 2009
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10/30/2009
ELT's new Professional Development Seminar Brochure -
10/28/2009
Health Briefs: Disability awareness -
10/28/2009
Principles, practices of eating well -
10/28/2009
State lifts requirement for flu vaccination -
10/28/2009
Take the healthy school challenge -
10/28/2009
Get the facts on H1N1 -
10/26/2009
NYSUT launches media campaign against midyear cuts -
10/25/2009
Midyear cuts a disinvestment in students -
10/19/2009
NYSUT members are 'Making Strides' this fall -
10/16/2009
Lawsuit filed to block mandated flu vaccinations -
10/13/2009
Health Briefs: Cervical cancer facts -
10/9/2009
Locals turn to LAP to boost involvement -
10/9/2009
Can colleges deal with effects of a flu outbreak? -
10/8/2009
NYSUT's Lubin announces retirement -
10/8/2009
Letters: SUNY, CUNY need more resources to train nurses -
10/8/2009
H1N1: Preventive measures critical
September 2009
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9/25/2009
President's Perspective: Closing the gap means closing the circle -
9/25/2009
Health care professionals stand up to H1N1 flu threat -
9/24/2009
Preparation pays off in contract talks -
9/24/2009
We asked/you said: Should schools be used as H1N1 inoculation centers? -
9/24/2009
Women urged to get cervical cancer checkups -
9/24/2009
Why I walk: Members share reasons why they make strides -
9/17/2009
Workers' Comp conference Oct. 3 in NYC -
9/15/2009
Health professionals gear up for flu season -
9/15/2009
Flu outbreak highlights need for school nurses -
9/14/2009
Health care reform: facts vs. myths -
9/14/2009
'Why I walk:' Making Strides Against Breast Cancer -
9/14/2009
SRP tapped for heart-health campaign -
9/14/2009
Unions fight to save nursing home -
9/14/2009
President's Perspective: Taking charge of our professions -
9/14/2009
Health Briefs: Take action for school nurses -
9/14/2009
New local presidents foresee challenges, solidarity in the new school year -
9/8/2009
Capital District ovarian cancer run/walk Sept. 13
August 2009
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8/26/2009
SED releases H1N1 flu resources for schools -
8/18/2009
State braces for severe flu season -
8/17/2009
Get the facts on the health care debate -
8/17/2009
AUDIO: In the battle against H1N1 flu virus, schools are on the front line -
8/7/2009
USA Today report: Schools may serve as swine flu immunization centers -
8/6/2009
Making Strides 2009: Save the dates and register online
July 2009
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7/24/2009
Murphy sounds off on the health care debate -
7/9/2009
Biden touts Federal Recovery Act at Clifton Park high school
June 2009
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6/16/2009
Nurses lobby for better conditions, standards for staffing levels -
6/16/2009
Union joins efforts to celebrate those in recovery -
6/10/2009
Health Briefs: Promoting healthy schools -
6/10/2009
On the Job: Daily doses of caring nurses
May 2009
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5/31/2009
Health Briefs: Taking on obesity -
5/31/2009
Forum examines nursing shortage -
5/31/2009
President's Perspective: Voters show confidence in schools -
5/31/2009
AFT helps track school closures -
5/31/2009
Tag teams for troubled teens -
5/31/2009
Why each school needs its own social worker -
5/29/2009
SRPs win access to state's family health plan -
5/19/2009
Keeping tabs on the swine flu -
5/19/2009
Social justice, property tax reform, Tier 5 top agenda -
5/19/2009
When tragedy struck, school was prepared -
5/19/2009
Unions: SUNY New Paltz cuts don't make sense -
5/19/2009
Members see gains at the bargaining table -
5/14/2009
Health Briefs: Promoting bus safety -
5/14/2009
Prescription for success: Educate -
5/14/2009
Drug ruling a victory for cancer patients -
5/12/2009
Update: Response to H1N1 (swine flu) outbreak in educational and childcare facilities -
5/3/2009
NYSUT rolls out Career Center -
5/3/2009
Health briefs: School nursing
April 2009
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4/18/2009
Health Briefs: Autism awareness -
4/17/2009
Point of View: The fight continues to protect Social Security -
4/17/2009
Data will help set advocacy agenda for school nurses -
4/3/2009
VIDEO: Miriam Lynn: Health Care Professionals Member of the Year 2009 -
4/2/2009
Nyack school nurse Miriam Lynn honored as Health Care Professional of the Year
March 2009
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3/31/2009
Health Care Professionals Member of the Year: Miriam Lynn -
3/30/2009
NYSUT Professional Issues Forum on Health Care -
3/30/2009
Chemical lab caution in the classroom -
3/27/2009
Honoring excellence in the professions -
3/27/2009
Proactive steps needed to combat cyberbullies -
3/18/2009
Buffalo plays host to union's 'green' convention -
3/16/2009
Health Briefs: Hand sanitizer update -
3/16/2009
'Unsung Hero' fought to stem illness via healthier school environment -
3/16/2009
President's Perspective: It's time for our critics to move forward with us -
3/16/2009
Caught on camera: Nurses join NYSUT -
3/13/2009
Thousands rally for tax reform, fair budget -
3/13/2009
Why Employee Free Choice Act is so necessary -
3/6/2009
PHOTOS: NYSUT leads state-wide protest against budget cuts -
3/5/2009
Where does NYSUT stand on proposed fees for self-funded health benefit plans? -
3/3/2009
State Budget: Where do things stand? And what's ahead?
February 2009
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2/27/2009
Upstate nursing ed expansion up and running -
2/27/2009
Health Briefs: Sun facts -
2/17/2009
President's Perspective: Now it's New York's turn to step up -
2/13/2009
Fair share income tax proposal gains steam -
2/13/2009
Effects of budget shortfalls felt at SUNY campuses -
2/13/2009
Hospital unionists striving to save services -
2/13/2009
Unions can lead the way to recovery -
2/13/2009
Did you know? The state of the unions -
2/12/2009
Health Briefs: Weight bias harms teens -
2/9/2009
NYSUT launches ad campaign to save vital services -
2/4/2009
Unions seek court OK in health insurance case -
2/4/2009
Health Briefs: Valentine's school treats -
2/4/2009
Members make big strides against cancer -
2/4/2009
Dealing with death, grief -
2/3/2009
Why most New Yorkers are calling for a more progressive income tax -
2/3/2009
Union to lawmakers: Use stimulus dollars -
2/2/2009
Midyear cuts would be 'irresponsible'
January 2009
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1/29/2009
Governor: New town hall meetings begin Jan. 30 in Johnstown -
1/20/2009
Union calls on lawmakers to resist cuts -
1/15/2009
Health Briefs: Sugarless Wednesday, Health & Safety Conference -
1/15/2009
NYSUT hails health insurance settlement benefiting working New Yorkers -
1/15/2009
A call to resuscitate health care -
1/8/2009
NYSUT applauds Gov. Paterson's pledge to fight childhood obesity -
1/7/2009
State of the State: Prepared text and resources -
1/7/2009
NYSUT: State of the State leaves door open to budget resolution -
1/7/2009
Paterson's State of the State message grim but hopeful
December 2008
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12/16/2008
Educators motivated to meet spirit of giving challenge -
12/16/2008
NYSUT on budget proposal: Students shouldn't bear brunt of economic crisis -
12/5/2008
School nurse part of medical team aiding children in Brazil -
12/5/2008
Health Briefs: Shortages wreak havoc -
12/4/2008
School counselors focus on changing the stereotypes of their profession
November 2008
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11/17/2008
New tools to help manage diabetes -
11/17/2008
Health briefs: Conference for caregivers -
11/17/2008
Player revived after quick work by coach -
11/17/2008
UFT's visiting nurses bring the caring to New York -
11/14/2008
Health facility tour puts focus on SUNY issues -
11/12/2008
NYSUT responds to governor's proposal -
11/12/2008
Coalition to governor: 'Cuts alone will devastate New York's future'
October 2008
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10/30/2008
Teacher uses own transplant experience in the classroom -
10/30/2008
Pair of pups helps reassure patients -
10/17/2008
NYSUT working to protect schools, higher ed, health care in wake of Wall Street crisis -
10/16/2008
Open-heart surgery helps open young minds -
10/16/2008
Walking with hope: Making Strides events draw thousands -
10/16/2008
Making Strides: Photos -
10/16/2008
Bailout produces mental health care coverage -
10/15/2008
Making Strides: NYSUT members aim to raise $1 million for breast cancer research -
10/3/2008
Health Briefs: NEA to conduct air quality training -
10/3/2008
Nurses at heart of new health regs -
10/2/2008
BOCES provides security blanket for Making Strides walkers
September 2008
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9/18/2008
Health Briefs: School bus idling no longer allowed -
9/18/2008
Local union teams up to help ovarian cancer patient -
9/18/2008
Life with, and after, breast cancer -
9/8/2008
Nurses gain historic overtime law -
9/5/2008
UFT group helps members cope with health issues -
9/5/2008
Health Briefs: Help available for students with diabetes
August 2008
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8/21/2008
Making Strides 2008: Save the dates -
8/12/2008
NYSUT heads shaved, thousands raised to beat child cancer
July 2008
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7/23/2008
Women in labor 'Walk to Beat the Clock' Sept. 13 -
7/21/2008
Congress overrides Bush Medicare veto
June 2008
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6/20/2008
End of mandatory overtime a welcome relief to nurses -
6/19/2008
NYSUT salutes end to mandatory overtime for nurses -
6/12/2008
Health care workers rally at the Capitol to end mandatory overtime for nurses -
6/3/2008
UUP helps bring affordable care to Nassau County -
6/3/2008
Activist is first dentist on NYSUT Health Care Professionals Council -
6/3/2008
Making Strides 2008: Save the dates and register online -
6/3/2008
NYSUT, UFT earn national honors for services -
6/3/2008
Solidarity during fundraising walks nurtures survivors and raises funds
May 2008
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5/15/2008
Where helping people is a life's work -
5/6/2008
Psychologists pursue therapy through advocacy -
5/6/2008
Focusing on the visibility of school nurses
April 2008
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4/16/2008
Health Care Professionals Member of the Year: Cora Shillingford -
4/11/2008
Illness leads to path of nursing and activism -
4/11/2008
Brooklyn nurse honored as Health Care Professional of the Year -
4/3/2008
NYSUT health-care forum delves into dental care
March 2008
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3/20/2008
Helping school staffers help students heal -
3/20/2008
Building Capacity: Supporting Children with Brain Injury and Their Families -
3/20/2008
Coalition: NY's buying power could cut drug costs for all -
3/17/2008
NYSUT activists urge Legislature to keep the promise -
3/7/2008
NYSUT lays a foundation for affordable health care -
3/7/2008
Health Briefs: Survey looks at health care
February 2008
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2/22/2008
College of Optometry offers a clear vision for SUNY -
2/22/2008
Health Briefs: Solidarity at the Super Bowl -
2/20/2008
Unions lobbying for retiree health care benefit -
2/15/2008
Health & Safety: Posters spread the word, not the flu -
2/8/2008
Colleagues mourn Brookhaven union leader -
2/8/2008
School nurses are part of the child abuse safety net -
2/8/2008
What you can do about Seasonal Affective Disorder -
2/8/2008
Health forum examines, prescribes -
2/7/2008
Ready ... set ... 24/7 Let's Go! -
2/7/2008
24-7 Let's Go! for healthy students
January 2008
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1/31/2008
Testimony on K-12 Physical Education 2008 -
1/28/2008
President's Perspective: Budget proposal just that: a proposal -
1/25/2008
Washington targets Medicaid reimbursements -
1/25/2008
School psychologist aims for harmony in emotional learning -
1/25/2008
Analysis: Governor's budget calls for higher ed cuts, tax cap commission -
1/22/2008
NYSUT on executive budget: 'We need to move steadily forward' with education investment -
1/15/2008
Making Strides: NYSUT goes over $1 million mark -
1/8/2008
Vice President Donahue: Visiting nurses deserve a new and fair contract -
1/3/2008
UPDATE: Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting Requirements for School Employees
December 2007
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12/19/2007
2008 Professional Issues Forum on Health Care -
12/18/2007
Albany Common Council calls for end to visiting nurse contract dispute -
12/3/2007
How changes in reporting child abuse affect you -
12/3/2007
'Tis the season ... for flu shots
November 2007
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11/26/2007
NYSUT training offers the facts on MRSA 'superbug' -
11/21/2007
AUDIO: NYSUT Exec. VP Alan Lubin discusses BALCONY health care initiatives on Air America Radio -
11/16/2007
OSHA ruling requires employers to pay for protective gear -
11/10/2007
Keeping in stride for cancer research -
11/9/2007
Helping those who help the neediest in Suffolk County -
11/9/2007
Visiting nurses turn out for a living wage -
11/8/2007
Cancer study tracks sisters
October 2007
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10/30/2007
Visiting nurses march for worker rights in Albany -
10/27/2007
SUNY health professionals help kids get back to school -
10/26/2007
MRSA: Schools respond to staph infection surges -
10/26/2007
Members hit the pavement for breast cancer -
10/25/2007
State issues health advisory to schools on MRSA -
10/24/2007
Unions' actions save Syracuse public hospital -
10/17/2007
Super Bowl of Super Bugs: Keeping athletes safe in the locker room -
10/17/2007
Upstate Medical to remain in SUNY system -
10/12/2007
Helping children with cancer return to school -
10/12/2007
Making Strides 2007: Hope starts with us -
10/1/2007
Legislative Update: 2007 End-of-Session
September 2007
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9/28/2007
Medicare enrollment period looms -
9/28/2007
School staffers, defibrillator save another life -
9/28/2007
School starts with breaks, bang-ups for nurses -
9/28/2007
Members walk, sign postcards to increase awareness and research in cancer fight -
9/27/2007
Raising funds and awareness in the fight against ovarian cancer -
9/20/2007
AUDIO: President Iannuzzi: Ending the Gap -
9/14/2007
Educators share ideas on trauma management -
9/14/2007
New Yorkers press on for affordable health care -
9/14/2007
Mammograms are key to survival, member says -
9/13/2007
SUNY volunteers aid Special Olympics fitness program -
9/7/2007
Long Island unions to help fight ALS -
9/5/2007
Lubin presents BALCONY's 7 principles for affordable health care -
9/4/2007
SED posts Physical Education Profile
August 2007
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8/15/2007
'Laura's Lucky Stars' walk to honor NYSUT staffer -
8/9/2007
Activists kick off Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign -
8/9/2007
Save the dates for Making Strides 2007
July 2007
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7/19/2007
ValleyCats team up with NYSUT on healthy lifestyles program for kids -
7/12/2007
School staffers save life with portable defibrillator
June 2007
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6/29/2007
Buffalo local safeguards retiree benefits -
6/15/2007
NYSUT praises expansion of school-based health centers -
6/12/2007
Assembly passes mandatory nurse overtime bill -
6/6/2007
VIDEO: Save Upstate Medical University Hospital -
6/6/2007
Spitzer pressing for increased leave benefits -
6/1/2007
Mandatory overtime bill gains momentum
May 2007
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5/31/2007
Program for dying shows need for SUNY hospitals -
5/21/2007
Coalition brainstorms on health care reform -
5/18/2007
Union praises governor's nutrition initiative -
5/18/2007
Briefs: School psychologists launch 'Caring for Kids' -
5/18/2007
NYSUT activists make a final push at the Capitol -
5/17/2007
Sayville nurse's sacrifice touches members, saves woman's life -
5/9/2007
President Iannuzzi: Congress should protect nurses' bargaining rights -
5/8/2007
NYSUT backs Spitzer's plan to combat childhood obesity -
5/8/2007
School psychologists launch 'Caring for Kids' campaign -
5/7/2007
BALCONY affordable health care forum features health care providers, national experts and advocates -
5/7/2007
NYSUT activists lobby to keep SUNY hospitals public -
5/4/2007
Delegates show solidarity on behalf of SUNY hospitals, New Orleans educators
April 2007
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4/28/2007
Setteducato is Health Care Professional of Year -
4/28/2007
VIDEO: Renee Gestone-Setteducato. Health Care Professionals Member of the Year. -
4/27/2007
Solidarity on SUNY hospitals -
4/23/2007
Better health for all on NYSUT's agenda -
4/20/2007
Psychologists lobby at Capitol -
4/19/2007
May 10 forum in Albany to address universal health care -
4/19/2007
NYSUT offers nursing updates -
4/5/2007
State budget: the health care prescription -
4/5/2007
UUP presses campaign for Upstate Medical -
4/4/2007
What can you do to help students who cut themselves? -
4/3/2007
'SunWise with SHADE' poster contest raises skin cancer awareness -
4/3/2007
BALCONY Universal Health Care Forum set for Albany May 10th -
4/2/2007
Health Care Professionals Member of the Year: Renee Gestone-Setteducato
March 2007
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3/27/2007
UUP sues to keep SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse part of SUNY -
3/26/2007
UUP launches e-campaign to save SUNY Upstate Medical -
3/23/2007
NYSUT conference explores issues for health professionals -
3/8/2007
Medicare Rights Center needs volunteers -
3/1/2007
American Cancer Society partners with NYSUT in healthy lifestyle program
February 2007
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2/27/2007
Union focuses on higher ed, health care -
2/22/2007
NYSUT continues efforts to protect public nursing homes and SUNY hospitals -
2/22/2007
American Cancer Society offers health info at your fingertips -
2/22/2007
Medicare premium policy has changed -
2/22/2007
24/7 Let's Go wellness kits available -
2/7/2007
AUDIO: Podcast of WAMC radio report on defibrillators in schools with Richard Iannuzzi and Rachel Moyer -
2/6/2007
School nurse, teacher revive child using defibrillator -
2/5/2007
A healing trip to Honduras -
2/1/2007
Conference pays tribute to school counselors -
2/1/2007
Healthy discussions -
2/1/2007
At Albany High, the courageous play's the thing -
2/1/2007
NYSUT gears up for March health care forum -
2/1/2007
Syracuse hospital rally
January 2007
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1/18/2007
Union members rally to keep hospitals public -
1/18/2007
Union's persistence pays off: Mental health parity bill becomes law -
1/11/2007
BALCONY says New York state could save $100 million on drug purchases -
1/10/2007
Stage is set for NYSUT health care forum -
1/6/2007
UUP, NYSUT score a Medicare win in court
December 2006
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12/14/2006
Timothy's Law passes Legislature, signed into law by governor -
12/13/2006
UUP, NYSUT members rally to keep SUNY hospitals public -
12/7/2006
Unions battle hospital privatization plan
November 2006
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11/28/2006
State plan to privatize SUNY teaching hospitals 'makes no sense' -
11/27/2006
NYSUT members stride over the top in fund raising for breast cancer -
11/16/2006
Promoting safe, clean schools -
11/16/2006
Psychologists prepare to help students -
11/2/2006
NYSUT members are 'making strides' against breast cancer -
11/2/2006
NYSUT work group puts flu prevention first
October 2006
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10/19/2006
PHOTOS: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2006 -
10/19/2006
NLRB ruling hampers private hospital unions -
10/19/2006
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Why we walk the walk -
10/5/2006
Mental health coverage gains legislative win -
10/5/2006
Retired librarian battles breast and ovarian cancer -
10/5/2006
Tiny heart, big win for Guilderland TA family
September 2006
June 2006
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6/8/2006
Union nurses testify to Assembly committees -
6/8/2006
POV: Nurses are vital to the school team, in and out of classroom