Sequestration is a term to describe the massive across-the-board cuts that the federal government will impose on all non-defense spending starting in January 2013 if Congress does not act to stop it. This was a result of both parties not agreeing on a plan to cut the federal deficit. What does this mean for those of…
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‘Disease Adovcacy’ Has Changed How Medical Research Is Funded
Repost from CBS Detroit ANN ARBOR — Patient-led advocacy has created a shift in the way the United States government prioritizes funding for medical research and has significantly changed the way policymakers think about who benefits the most from these dollars, says a public health researcher at the University of Michigan. In “Disease Politics and…
Meet Jobyna
Jobyna Casey is a beautiful and spunky 4-year-old girl who lives in Las Vegas. She is Hannah’s friend, Hannah’s first playdate. Her mother and I got along so well because we were both determined “Moms on a Mission” to do whatever we could for our daughters. Her father also works tirelessly to help…