Mesothelioma Cancer
Helping Mesothelioma Victims and their Families for over 25 years
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Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
This is the official site for Medicare and Medicaid. You can access the federal register, Medicare memos, manuals, publications and the latest new updates. This site is updated each Thursday.
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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
This website contains information on grief and loss, caregiving, eldercare data base, legal planning, funeral needs and other resources.
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Michigan-MDCH Pain & Symptom Management Website
This web site is developed to increase the general public and health professionals awareness of pain and symptom management and to provide links to organizations serving as excellent resources in the area of pain and symptom management.
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The Checkout line
The Checkout Line is the first of its kind: a tri-weekly advice column for the dying and, as important, for those close to them. A chance to re-arrange the future.
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National Cancer Institute - Pain Control Booklet
This booklet will show you how to work with your doctors, nurses, and others to find the best way to control your pain. It will discuss causes of pain, medicines, how to talk to your doctor, and other topics that may help you.
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Michigan Seniors
This is a Michigan government site that contains information on services, state programs, assistance in searching for a nursing home and many other interesting topics.
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Michigan Patient Bill of Rights
To protect health care consumers in the era of managed care, Michigan has adopted a comprehensive Patient Bill of Rights. Knowing your rights and how to exercise them is the first step toward being a better consumer in today's health care market.
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Planning Your Peace of Mind
A do it yourself guide to end of life care. Records, Advanced Directives for Health Care, Organ Donation etc.
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
This is the national spokes organization for hospice. The site contains information on national issues, conferences, resources and many other useful news items for professionals.
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Michigan Cancer Consortium
The MCC is a statewide, broad-based partnership that strives to include all interested public and private organizations and provides a forum for collaboration (communication, coordination, and the sharing of resources) to reduce the burden of cancer among the citizens of Michigan by achieving the Consortium's research-based and results-oriented cancer prevention and control priorities.
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Racial/ethnic preferences, sex preferences, and perceived discrimination related to end-of-life care
This study investigated racial/ethnic preferences, sex preferences, and perceived discrimination related to end-of-life care. Ten focus groups and a follow-up survey were conducted to obtain in-depth information on end-of-life preferences across five racial/ethnic groups in Michigan stratified by sex.
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Library of Life
From a few words to a full multimedia website, Library of Life ensures that your memories are kept alive forever and those who mean the most to you are never forgotten.
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National Government Services
This is a UGS site that contains the latest Medicare memos, local Medical Review Policies and many other useful pieces of information.
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Women's Committee for Hospice Care
Women's Committee for Hospice Care, Inc. (WCHC) is an all volunteer organization which raises and grants funds to nonprofit hospices in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties of southeastern Michigan.
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Problem's and Complaints About Hospice - What to do
Although, rare, a source for any problems or concerns with a hospice service.
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It's About How You LIVE
It's About How You LIVE Promoting comsumer empowerment and action to improve end-of-life care.
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Grief Recovery Institute
An excellent resource to help cope with loss. Use it for yourself, for others or for an oganization
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Spirituality in Palliative Care
An informative article about religion and spirituality as a source of resilience in coping with serious physical illness.
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Healthcare Holiday Calendar
Health Observances & Healthcare Recognition Dates
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