Summary: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that DNA from porcine circovirus type 1 (PCV1), a virus not known to cause disease in humans, is present in the Rotarix vaccine. All available evidence indicates that there has been no increased risk to patients who have received this … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
Recommendation to Temporarily Suspend Usage of GlaxoSmithKline Rotarix (Rotavirus) Vaccine
Statement by Senator Mark Pryor on Health Care Reform
Seventy-five years ago, Majority Leader Joe T. Robinson helped enact Social Security to ensure our seniors could live with dignity. Thirty years later, Representative Wilbur Mills led the charge to create Medicare and Medicaid so seniors and the poor could receive necessary medical care. Today, … [Read more...]
HOLT: LINCOLN’S 60TH VOTE “DIVIDED OUR NATION”
SPRINGDALE, AR — Republican US Senate Candidate Jim Holt called Senator Blanche Lincoln’s announcement today that she would be voting against the Healthcare Reconciliation Bill a "fraud" and a "Fig Leaf" to cover up her crucial 60th vote to proceed with Obama Care. "With a single vote she has … [Read more...]
Lincoln: Health Insurance Reform Law Will Benefit Arkansans Immediately
Washington—United States Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) made the following statement today after attending the historic White House signing of the Senate Health Insurance Reform bill, which Lincoln supported last Christmas Eve by casting a “yes” vote for the measure. “Today is a momentous day … [Read more...]
Van Buren County Law Enforcement Forum March 24
Title: Van Buren County Law Enforcement Forum Location: Indian Hills County Club, Fairfield Bay Description: The general public is invited to meet and hear featured speaker, Van Buren County Sheriff Scott Bradley, along with Fairfield Bay Chief of Police Kerry Brown and Indian Rock Constable … [Read more...]
St. Vincent Tour de Paul 5K April 10
Title: St. Vincent Tour de Paul 5K Location: St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center at Markham and University in Little Rock Link out: Click here Description: The first annual St. Vincent Tour dePaul 5K is set for April 10, 2010 at 8 a.m. It starts on the campus of . Before ending back at St. … [Read more...]
Ozark Foothills FilmFest presents Savoy Family Cajun Band March 27
Title: Ozark Foothills FilmFest presents the Savoy Family Cajun Band Location: University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville Description: Ozark Foothills FilmFest presents the Savoy Family Cajun Band in concert at Independence Hall on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Luau hosted by the White County Aging Program March 26
Title: Hawaiian Luau hosted by the White County Aging Program Location: John E. Lightle Center, 2200 E Moore in Searcy Description: The White Co Aging Program is hosting their 3rd annual Hawaiian Luau, Friday, March 26 5:30-9 pm at the John E. Lightle Center, 2200 E Moore in Searcy. Tickets are … [Read more...]
“Southern Exposures” Festival Programs Set for Noon March 24 and 25
Title: “Southern Exposures” Festival Programs Set for Noon March 24 and 25 Location: Old Independence Regional Museum, 380 South Ninth Street in Batesville Link out: Click here Description: The 9th annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest will present two free “Brown Bag” programs from noon to 1:00 p.m. … [Read more...]