Case-Based Approach to the Treatment and Management of Multiple Sclerosis This multiple sclerosis webcast provides viewers the tools to identify patients with clinically isolated syndrome who are at high risk to go on to develop mu... By: ClevelandClinicCME … Continue reading →

Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) October 05, 2014 Karen Lee, President and CEO of the Elk River Treatment Program (ERTP) in North Alabama, announced that Penny Baker recently accepted a position on the ERTP clinical team. Ms. Baker joins Program Director Zachary Turner, Clinical Director Dr. Wayne Wilson, Family Services Coordinator Jane Baker and Therapist Paul Bakke. Ms. Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Auburn University and a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Highlights of her professional work experience include: "We are fortunate to have someone with such comprehensive education and experience to join our professional staff," Ms. Lee said. "Twenty-two years of leadership experience in adolescent and family services is impressive," Ms. Lee continued, "but just as important is the extensive list of professional affiliations, activities and recognition from her peers for her service, skills and genuine love and concern for children." When asked why rejoin adolescent treatment in a rural outdoor environment, Ms. Baker said, "After working for years in a variety of treatment settings, I felt the need to return to the most rewarding and effective … Continue reading →

A group of women with their children outside the Four Courts last week demonstrating in support of midwife Philomena Canning who had her insurance refused by the HSE. Photograph: Cyril Byrne / The Irish Times Home birth campaigners are to protest outside the Dil this week over the treatment of independent midwife Philomena Canning. The HSE withdrew Ms Cannings professional indemnity to practice following what they described as two serious incidents. She went to the High Court last week and claimed the HSEs decision to withdraw her indemnity cover, taken earlier this month, is unlawful and has effectively shut down her practice. The HSE, which opposed the application, said it temporarily suspended her insurance cover pending an investigation into the circumstances of two home births at which Ms Canning provided midwifery services. The HSE argued that while no findings of wrongdoing had been made against Ms Canning, it had to act in the interests of public health until the investigation into the incidents had been concluded. Ms Canning said she did not accept the standard of care she provided fell below the required levels. High Court judge Mr Justice Max Barrett refused to grant Ms Canning an injunction restraining the … Continue reading →

Oct. 5, 2014, 11:09 p.m. AN impromptu fondle from husband Mark may have helped save Nicole Lewis life. IN THE FIGHT: Breast cancer survivor Nicole Lewis, 41, is holding a fund-raising trivia night on October 24 to support research and treatment of the disease. PICTURE: JUSTIN WHITELOCK AN impromptu fondle from husband Mark may have helped save Nicole Lewis life. A lump was discovered and a short time later Ms Lewis was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2012. Six operations, 16 rounds of chemotherapy, and 33 radiotherapy sessions followed in what was a whirlwind 12 months for the pair who have two young children. There were two moments when I thought I wouldnt see my girls grow up when Mark found the lump and when the doctor rang me confirming the diagnosis, Ms Lewis said. At first Ms Lewis, 41, struggled to accept the disease and was full of anger. I hated everything it (cancer) had done, she said. It was only as the treatment subsided and Ms Lewis found solace in two fellow sufferers that she began to mellow and become more accepting of her situation. Ms Lewis said an information session held by the Breast Cancer Network … Continue reading →