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May 17, 2005 |
Article |
CFIDS |
CFIDS Association of America: It's Not Too Late to Lobby!
From The CFIDS Association of America: If you haven't yet taken part in the Virtual Lobby Day, please do so now! There are four separate actions targeting Congress, the Secretary of Health and the media -- do as many of them as you'd like. |
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Apr 13, 2005 |
Article |
CFIDS |
CFS Patient Wins Lawsuit Against Former Employer
A Canadian judge blasted Honda's handling of an employee who suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome. The Supreme Court of Canada once said it takes a “large whack” to wake up a wealthy and powerful defendant to its responsibilities. |
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Sep 17, 2003 |
Events |
CFIDS |
CFIDS Lobby Day 2003
CFIDS Lobby Day will take place September 17-18, 2003. Lobby Day was rescheduled from its original March date in light of reports from Capitol Hill that Congress is unlikely to finalize its subcommittee structure until late February and will not tackle funding bills for 2004 until this summer. |
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Aug 01, 2003 |
Article |
CFIDS |
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome on National Public Radio
Beginning the week of August 20, 2003, the radio show "The Infinite Mind" will have a show on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Guests will include "Seabiscuit" author Laura Hillenbrand, and singer-songwriter Janis Ian (both suffer from CFS). |
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Jun 06, 2003 |
Article |
CFIDS |
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
According to Jill McLaughlin, Executive Director of an association for CFS, "Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) disproportionately affects women, but has long been under-recognized and under-diagnosed. CFS is now one of the most common chronic illnesses of our time. It is also one of the most misunderstood. Private and government research is shattering many misconceptions, showing chronic fatigue syndrome to be a major public health problem." |
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Jan 24, 2003 |
Article |
CFIDS |
CFS Advisory Committee Reminder
Nominations for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) CFS Advisory Committee (CFSAC) are due on January 31, 2003. Please note that anyone can make nominations. For more information on how to nominate someone, please visit http://www.cfids.org/advocacy/c-act_01072003.asp. |
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Mar 21, 2002 |
Events |
CFIDS |
The 10th Annual CFIDS Lobby Day March on Capitol Hill
Sponsored by the CFIDS Association of America
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Mar 06, 2002 |
Email Bulletin |
CFIDS |
Educational Rights, Responsibilities and Options for Young Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients
After medical care, school is the most important consideration in the lives of YPWCs (Young People With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). School is central to a child's development. The classroom is where children spend most of the day learning to be happy, successful, and productive members of society.
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Feb 21, 2002 |
Article |
CFIDS |
Activists Sue National Dental Groups Over Mercury Fillings
Consumers are not being made aware of the use of mercury in amalgam fillings, according to a class action suit filed Thursday against the American Dental Association and its state chapter. |
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Mar 01, 2000 |
Article |
CFIDS |
Senators Investigate CDC Misallocation of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Research Funds
Kim Kenney, the president and CEO of The CFIDS Association of America, issues a statement about the CDCs misallocation of funds. |
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