Monthly Archives: June 2011

After New York Passes Lesbian and Gay Marriage,
A Challenge to the Media

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Laura Newman

I am thrilled to be a New Yorker today!! Marriage is a fundamental right for all Americans. But it is far from over.  I am troubled that so many of my peers ignore lesbian and gay issues, leaving it for … Continue reading →

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Conservative Drug Prescribing:
A Plea for Principles and Action

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Laura Newman

Does the concept of “conservative drug prescribing,” where doctors evaluate your medical history, examine you thoroughly, and think of ways to help you, without reaching for the latest new pill, mean much to you? If your experience is anything like … Continue reading →

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A Plea for Principles and Action

Really!!: 30% of Employers Will Drop Health Insurance by 2014

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Laura Newman

The week opened with this scary bit of front-page news, linking it directly to Obama’s health overhaul. I counted 173 accounts of the study on Google. I have to say that many early accounts seemed to paraphrase a press release, … Continue reading →

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On DES 40th Anniversary, Reflections
From A DES Daughter and Genetics Author

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Laura Newman

Join me in welcoming guest blogger, Ricki Lewis, a long-time science writer/textbook author /geneticist /professor since circa 1980. Her narrative nonfiction book, “The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It,” will be published by St. Martin’s Press … Continue reading →

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Top Patient POV Posts in First 2 Months

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Laura Newman

I started Patient POV on March 29th and I have been meaning to take a look back at posts that got people thinking about healthcare, about reporting on health, and what ideas are worth considering for the healthcare system to … Continue reading →

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LGBT Healthcare: Out of the Closet in New York

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Laura Newman

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqH6GU6TrzI[/youtube] Credit: To Treat Me, You Have to Know Who I am, National LGBT Cancer Network, NY LGBT healthcare took a giant step forwards in New York City last week, with the announcement that New York City’s Health and Hospitals … Continue reading →

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