DEC Gaza Appeal
DEC Gaza appeal – The situation After an 18 month blockade of Gaza and three weeks of heavy shelling the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is now completely overwhelming. * Donate online to the DEC’s Gaza Crisis nowDonate Now: Gaza Crisis Thousands of people are struggling to survive with many having lost their homes and most down to their last supplies of food and only limited amounts of fresh drinking water. * Just £25 can buy warm blankets for 8 children * Just £50 can provide a Food parcel for a family for one month * Electricity – supplies to Gaza are erratic at best with 75% of the area cut off completely. There is a significant public health risk arising out of the almost collapse of Gazas water and sewage system, the running of which is dependent on electricity. * Water – Around 500000 people are without running water with 37% of Gazas water wells not working effectively and fuel reserves depleted due to restrictions on access and damage to pipes. * At least 412 Children have been killed and 1855 injured * 60% of the population is living in poverty * 1.1 million people are dependent upon aid to survive. * Health – The capacity of the health system has been significantly reduced due to the damage of at least 21 clinics. Ten primary health care clinics are functioning as emergency clinics and hospitals and intensive care units continue to treat the mass casualties.
Get Nyack Hospital Flu Shots at Carlucci's Office
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The clinic, provided by Nyack Hospital, is available to individuals ages 19 and older during the hours of 4 to 7 p.m. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 845-623-3627. "With the flu season the most widespread we have seen in nearly a …
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Obama enlists doctors for gun violence prevention
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… MPH, a pediatric emergency physician and director of research in the Division of Emergency and Urgent Care at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo. She said Obama's clarification on this issue was needed, because some …
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Health care reform: How does the Affordable Care Act affect you?
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You can still purchase a policy through a broker, if you can afford one, or self-pay for care at clinics, hospital emergency rooms and other providers. If you typically claim unreimbursed medical expenses on your tax return: You may not get to do so …
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