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Your Ex-Factor: Overcome Heartbreak And Build A Better Life After Divorce Or Break-up - New Book
Over two-thirds of American families are "blended," which means they are made up of remarried adults and often stepchildren. Although it"s good news that many divorced people remarry, the bad news is that too many of them carry the animosities and negative behavior patterns of their former heartbreaks into their new situation.
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Trusted health care s and continuity of care may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer deaths in African-American men, according to a study published in the current issue of the journal Cancer. James Mohler, MD, Chair of the Department of Urology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI), and William R. Carpenter, PhD, Department of Health Policy and Management at the University of North Carolina, are lead investigators.
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Bill Fuels Debate Over Universal Screening For Postpartum Depression
A bill (HR 20, S 324) in Congress that would mandate funding for research, services and public education related to postpartum depression has sparked debate over whether all women should be screened for the condition, Time reports. The Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act, also known as the Mothers Act, passed the House and is before the Senate. The bill does not specifically include funding for PPD testing, though an earlier version did; regardless, critics say it would still lead to greater screening. According to Time, the issue at the center of the debate is whether PPD screening identifies actual cases "or simply contribute[s] to the potentially dangerous medicalization of motherhood." Ingrid Johnston-Robledo, director of women"s studies at the State University of New York, said that experts on both sides of the debate agree about increased support for women. "The problem with women"s reproductive health issues is that they tend to be ignored or exaggerated," Johnston-Robledo said. She added, "We need to find a way to come down in the middle: acknowledge women"s depression but not assume that all women who struggle with the transition to motherhood are depressed."Critics of the bill argue that mental health screenings are notorious for giving false positives. They also contend that increased testing is a bid by pharmaceutical companies to sell more medication to women who do not need it. Some psychologists argue that universal PPD screening would be misdirected because the greatest risk factor for the condition is previous depression, not giving birth. Paula Caplan, a clinical and research psychologist, said, "(We) should be addressing the social factors causing women to be upset after they give birth, not locating the problem within the women."Some proponents of PPD screening say it is not supposed to be used as a diagnostic tool but as a way to identify which patients require further evaluation. According to Time, studies suggest that PPD affects as many as one out of seven women who have recently given birth and that leaving it untreated exposes women and their infants to unwarranted risk. Katherine Wisner, a psychiatrist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, said, "Postpartum depression is not a benign, uncommon thing." She added, "We screen all infants for (the genetic disorder) phenylketonuria, which is extremely rare. Why don"t we screen women for this?" (Elton, Time, 7/20).
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Growing Number Of Top Women Donors Support American Red Cross

More than 350 leading women donors from across the country will gather at the American Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 8 for a two-day summit on philanthropy and service. The attendees are members of the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders-a network of women who donate $10,000 annually to support local Red Cross chapters in their community. Since its creation just three years ago, members of the Tiffany Circle have helped the Red Cross raise more than $13 million and the group has grown to more than 500 members. "These women are part of a legacy of women leaders and innovators who have played a critical role within the Red Cross in helping to serve the American public," said Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross. "We are honored and inspired by the support and leadership of these women who are giving back to their community and the Red Cross through the Tiffany Circle." More than ever, women are taking increasingly prominent roles in society and becoming 21st century economic powerhouses. About 3.4 million women make up 46.3 percent of the nation"s top wealth holders, according to a 2005 IRS report on 2001 income. These women had a combined net worth of $6.291 trillion, an increase of nearly 50 percent previously reported in 1998. Donations by members of the Tiffany Circle help ensure Red Cross chapters continue to have the ability to train volunteers to respond to disasters, help military families reach loved ones in an emergency, and enable chapters to teach individuals and families to prevent, prepare for and respond to everyday emergencies. The Tiffany Circle program and the support from its members make a real difference. For example, the Red Cross Greater Miami & the Keys Chapter had a total of 15 donors who gave at the $10,000 level in 2006. In 2007, when the chapter joined the Tiffany Circle Program, the number of donors more than doubled to 31. As a result, the Tiffany Circle members help to fund items for 120 Disaster Team Responders, including gear, transportation, and training, all critical upgrades that help the chapter better respond to disasters. "Today, we are humbled and honored that so many women have invested their talents, time and charity through the Tiffany Circle, to reach out to those most in need. Local Red Cross chapters rely on the generosity of their communities and we invite others to join us in these bold efforts," said Melanie Sabelhaus, National Chair, Tiffany Circle, and American Red Cross national board member. The Tiffany Circle has a National Council of women from across the country that acts as the governing body for the Tiffany Circle and is comprised of 16 volunteers and four chapter representatives. National Council members help plan, execute and manage the Tiffany Circle Summit and coordinate the Day of Service. The two-day, networking leadership summit is an opportunity to discuss how women can help to continue to shape the future of the Red Cross. Summit events will be held at the Red Cross national headquarters, the French Ambassador"s Residency, the National Women"s Memorial and the Supreme Court. More information about the Tiffany Circle can be found at RedCross.org American Red Cross


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