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Published 02/03/2012 - 5:48 a.m. CST

HOUSTON — A team from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is receiving a national award for a research article tackling a question vital to the future of health care with reform regulations looming, competition growing and costs rising.

The MD Anderson study took on the complex question of defining value in health care and for its paper that outlines one approach, the team has been awarded the 2012 Edgar C. Hayhow Article of the Year Award.

Presented by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the winning paper appeared in the organization's publication, the Journal of Healthcare Management, in the November/December 2010 issue.
Published 02/03/2012 - 7:15 a.m. CST

GARDEN VALLEY, TX - Today is “Give Kids a Smile Day.” While many dentists in the U.S. will contribute time to provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families across the country, Mercy Ships volunteer dental professionals are also doing the same and more in Lomé, Togo, alongside the Africa Mercy, the world’s largest privately owned hospital ship. In essence, the dental team celebrates “Bring Kids a Smile Day” everyday.

Dr. Doug Daehlin, from Spokane, Washington, is one of more than 400 Mercy Ships crew members, including dental team and oral/maxillofacial team members, who are currently volunteering their expertise in Togo. “While there are lots of opportunities to be a volunteer dentist around the world, I was immediately drawn to Mercy Ships. During my volunteer service, I will work side-by-side with dental colleagues from other parts of the U.S. and around the world. Our collaboration and exchange is an invaluable experience,” stated Dr. Daehlin.
 
Published 02/03/2012 - 12:11 p.m. CST

Reverses decision to cut off abortion funds

Controversy has swirled around the fact that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, which fights for the prevention of breast cancer, has been funding Planned Parenthood abortion clinics with funds collected from supporters.

On Tuesday of this week, Susan G. Komen cut off $680,000 in funding to 19 abortion clinics run by Planned Parenthood. The foundation had said the move was made because of a recent policy change that prohibited funding of organizations that are under investigation – like Planned Parenthood.

Published 02/03/2012 - 6:50 a.m. CST

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GALVESTON ISLAND, TX – Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) will present the 16th annual Sacred Places tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Advance tickets for the tour are $10 and available online at www.galvestonhistory.org. GHF members may purchase tickets for $9 at the 1861 U.S. Custom House, 502 20th Street or by calling (409) 765-3409. Pre-reserved group rates are available. On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased for $12 at St. Joseph’s Church, 2202 Avenue K.

The popular tour benefits GHF’s ongoing restoration of St. Joseph’s Church, the oldest wooden church building in Galveston and the oldest German Catholic church in Texas. A wide range of religious traditions and building styles will be featured, highlighting the island’s rich religious heritage while showcasing the depth and range of Galveston’s sacred architecture. This year’s sacred places on tour include:
 
Published 02/03/2012 - 7:09 a.m. CST

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President Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in happier times. Credits: WH Press Office
The U.S. Treasury Department announced that the Obama Administration will borrow at least $644 billion from the market to fund government programs and operations during the first six months of 2012, according to a statement released on Tuesday.

In spite of President Barack Obama's campaign putting a positive spin on conditions within the U.S. economy, this latest news is one more indication of a troubled country keeping its head above water, states economist George Leckster of Southwestern University.

"During the January-March 2012 quarter, Treasury expects to issue 444 billion dollars in net marketable debt, assuming an end- of-March cash balance of 30 billion dollars. This borrowing estimate is 97 billion dollars lower than announced in October 2011," the Treasury said in a statement.
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