by Michael Donnelly (1998)
In 1996 Major Donnelly was diagnosed with ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease, at the unusually young age of 35; the onset of this illness marked the beginning of a kind of torture beyond the scope of even the most rigorous military survival training. Betrayed by his body, eventually paralyzed and confined to a wheel-chair, he experienced another betrayal perhaps even more difficult to comprehend - betrayal by his country. For despite the fact that over 110,000 Desert Storm veterans are sick, many dying of mysterious cancers and neurological diseases, including more than ten times the normal incidence of ALS - and despite all evidence pointing to U.S. troops having been dosed by low levels of Iraqi nerve agents and exposed to chemical weapons' fallout - the Pentagon adamantly denies any connection between their illnesses and their service in the Gulf War. A first step has been taken toward justice for the tens of thousands of Desert Storm veterans who are suffering virtually in isolation, many without any medical or disability benefits, thanks largely to the testimony of the author before the House of Representatives in 1997. Major Donnelly believes the truth will be uncovered by the studies recommended by the House, as well as through stories like his own, and he fervently hopes that America can, at last, "get it right."
Elizabeth L. Bewley
Killer Cure will change the way you think about your health and health care. Assumptions made on both sides--patient and health care system--need to be reconsidered, and solving the health care crisis needs a new purpose.
T. Kue Young
An analysis of health care among Indians in the central subarctic of Canada, principally Ontario and Manitoba. Based on an analysis of the interrelationships between health status, medical care, and social change, proposes a broad strategy for improving the health of native peoples in Canada.
Philip D. Cooper, Karen M. Jones, John K. Wong
Alphabetical listing by authors of 617 articles published between 1979-1983. Intended for marketing and health care personnel. Entries give bibliographical information and annotation, as well as coded sequence number that indicates relevant marketing areas and health care settings. Coded health care marketing area and health care setting indexes.
Laura N. Gitlin, Kevin J. Lyons
Designed for health and human service professionals in academic and practice settings, this book will assist inexperienced grant writers as well as those who have had some success but would like to expand their knowledge of grantsmanship. Organized into five parts, the book includes effective strategies and work models that are appropriate for professionals who have different growth needs and opportunities for funding. The appendixes contain helpful materials, including a list of key acronyms, examples of time lines, and sample budget sheets. The strategies in this volume will be beneficial to individuals and departments in academic, clinical, or community-based settings.