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Washington D.C., Officials Urge Lawmakers To Block House Amendment That Would Impact Local Needle Exchange Programs
This week Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and other Washington, D.C., officials "were racing to persuade congressional leaders to erase a House amendment that would essentially reinstate" a ban on using the district"s tax dollars to fund needle exchange programs, the Washington Post reports. A House bill including an amendment addressing needle exchange approved last week, which gives the district its federal appropriation for fiscal year 2010, "would prohibit the city from providing money to any needle exchange program that operates within 1,000 feet of virtually any location where children gather," according to the Post. Norton said, "It essentially wipes out the program," adding that she is calling on other lawmakers to pay close attention to any similar language in the Senate"s version of the bill, which is still in committee. According to the Post, "If the Senate does not include a similar amendment in its version of the bill, members would iron out their differences in a conference committee after Congress returns from its August recess. That"s where [district] officials and AIDS activists hope to kill the amendment" (Fears, 7/31).

Vetericyn Inc. Launches Equine Wound & Infection Product Utilizing FDA-Cleared Technology
Vetericyn Inc., a California-based animal healthcare company, has announced the launch of its new Vetericyn™ equine product, available in a 16-ounce trigger spray for horses. Vetericyn™ utilizes an FDA-cleared technology that has been used to successfully treat over one million human patients without a single serious adverse effect. Now, the innovative topical wound-care product is available to the animal healthcare market.
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Health Chair's Stance On Pet-Free Flights Very Disappointing: Lung Association, Canada
The Canadian Lung Association expressed disappointment in federal Health Committee Chair Joy Smith"s stance on the issue of Air Canada and WestJet"s policy to allow pets to travel in the passenger cabin of airplanes. The Lung Association launched an online campaign for pet-free flights in July following the decision by Air Canada to join WestJet in offering pet-free flights, despite the serious risks it presents to passengers and crew with asthma, COPD and severe animal allergies.
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Tesco Reveals Dental Map Of Britain

Research from a survey by Tesco Dental Insurance has revealed Brits are finding it increasingly difficulty to find an NHS dentist. The results also show that rising dental costs are putting people off visiting the dentist. Key findings from the survey: - 42% of Brits and almost two-thirds of Londoners are put off going to their dentist because of the cost - 14% of Londoners have paid over ÷£300 in the past year in dental treatment - Worryingly, if they badly needed a tooth extraction but couldn"t afford the dental costs, a tenth of people from Nottingham would just live with the pain while those from Cardiff would be most likely to extract their own tooth - Those in the South East of England struggle the most to find a dentist - People from East Anglia have fewest fillings - The Welsh are least likely to visit their dentist - Scots are most likely to grind their teeth Jeremy Sutton head of Tesco Dental Insurance says, "Given the current economic situation many people are worried about spending money. Receiving important dental treatment is essential to overall health as well as oral health. Premiums for Tesco Dental Insurance start from just ÷£9.95 a month and can help manage the costs of dentist bills." Notes Survey in conjunction with the British Dental Health Foundation of 1,000 people within the UK. About Tesco Dental Insurance Tesco Personal Finance has teamed up with AXA PPP healthcare to offer the dental insurance products. NHS dental charges in England and Wales NHS dental treatment in England and Wales is charged in three bands regardless of whether you have one visit to your dentist, or a whole course of treatment. NHS dental charges in Scotland and Northern Ireland In Scotland and Northern Ireland, dentists charge per item and patients are expected to pay 80% of treatment up to a maximum limit (÷£372 in Scotland and ÷£384 in Northern Ireland at the time of going to print). About AXA PPP healthcare AXA PPP healthcare has been helping people access private healthcare since 1940. Today it forms the UK healthcare arm of AXA a world leader in financial protection and provides healthcare cover for individuals and employers, funding for dental care, as well as health information, occupational health and employee assistance services. Tesco Personal Finance - Tesco Personal Finance is the UK"s largest supermarket bank. Since our launch in 1997, we have grown to have nearly six million customer accounts across 28 financial products and services. - Our principal activities are: general insurance - motor, home, pet and travel; credit cards and personal loans; personal savings; Tesco Compare and a network of cash machines (ATMs). - We sell our products through multiple channels including in-store, by telephone and online. - Tesco Personal Finance is fully-owned by Tesco plc. - Tesco Personal Finance plc, Registered in Scotland No. 173199. Registered Address: Interpoint Building, 22 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh EH12 5BH Tesco Insurance - 2.4 million insurance policies - One of the leading providers of motor insurance in the UK with a market share of 4.5% of stock and 2.9% of new business. - In addition, TPF offers breakdown recovery, home, pet, travel and other personal insurance products. - 485,000 pet insurance customers Tesco


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