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NAMI-GC Benefits from Book Sale |
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Comedian-turned-author Ian Coburn is pledging $2 of every book sale
of his debut book to NAMI of Greater Chicago.
The debut book, released end of October '06,
is entitled "God is a Woman: Dating Disasters,"
and is being very well-received (5-star ranking on Amazon!).
The book is hailed as "the freshest, wittiest read in a long time" by the industry,
while famous comedians like Rocky LaPorte comment "Loved it!"
Please note that the pledge applies only if the book
is purchased through Ian's web site,
www.godisawoman.net
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Click
here
for further details.
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Getting Ready for the Medicare Drug Benefit in 2007 |
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
has announced new prescription drug plan offerings for 2007,
initiating an open season process that will continue until
the new plan year begins on January 1.
For 2007, there will be 50 to 60 drug plan choices in most states,
on average 10 to 15 more than were available in 2006
Click here for information. |
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Pathways in Living Research Study Funded |
| A three-year study will be funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to help demonstrate just how effective our Pathways in Living course is in improving consumers’ community integration.
Click here for information. |
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Groups Join in Campaign to Transform
Mental Health System |
| Last summer leading mental
health advocacy groups joined to form the Campaign for Mental
Health Reform. Its purpose is to call on policymakers to act on the recommendations
of the President's Commission on Mental Health. Click here for details. |
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