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  • By the Numbers: 3,000

    Community health centers have added nearly 3,000 positions for nurses since 2009.


  • Overcoming Society’s Barriers to Bring Mobility to the World

    Determined not to let Spinal Muscular Atrophy hasten his independence, Ralph Braun, founder and CEO of the The Braun Corporation, engineered the the world's first motorized scooter, among other mobility assistants, and continues to revolutionize the way Americans with disabilities see their futures.


  • Beyond Challenges: Biological Sciences and Civic Engagement

    Nasrin Taei is proud to be making a difference in the lives of Americans through her work in biochemistry -- specifically, "hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart-related abnormality, [that] is the most common cause of sudden death in young athletes at sporting events."


  • New Report: Health Care Law Invests in Nurses

    The Obama Administration is committed to educating new nurses, improving the training of today’s nurses, and placing nurses in the parts of the country where they are needed most.


  • We Can’t Wait Update: Fighting Prescription Drug Shortages

    Early notification of potential disruptions in drug supply has made a huge difference in FDA's efforts: There has been a six-fold increase in early notifications from manufacturers, and they have been able to prevent 128 drug shortages, and we’re seeing fewer numbers of shortages occur – 42 new drugs in shortage reported in 2012, compared to 90 new shortages at this time last year.


  • White House Office Hours: National Nurses Week

    Have questions about how the Affordable Care Act invests in nurses? The Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration will be talking about the new programs that help train and support nurses.


  • New Report: Health Care Law Makes Community Health Centers Stronger

    The Obama Administration announced new grants made possible by the Affordable Care Act that will support 398 renovation and construction projects at Community Health Centers nationwide


  • No Time For Old Political Battles

    The Republican proposal to eliminate the health care law's Prevention and Public Health Fund will have detrimental implications for women's health and fighting to prevent disease and illness.


  • Supporting Community Living

    The Affordable Care Act helps all Americans, including people with disabilities and seniors, live at home with the supports they need, rather than in nursing homes or other institutions, and participate in communities that value their contributions.


  • Health Reform Lowers Costs for Businesses

    Countless experts have examined the Affordable Care Act and found it includes major reforms that will help control health care costs.


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