"Why have you not returned my novel?" I asked when I called her yesterday.
"If you do not come to see me at home, I will not return the novel," she replied.
"Okay, I will come," I said.
She has not been to work since last Monday, because she has been seeing the dentist.
Her younger sister told me that the left part of her narrow jaw was swollen and she had been in pains. I have already called her to wish her well.
I kept my word and saw her at home last night.
The black beauty was sweating in the house of poverty.
She even had the strength to cook for her family.
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Family
Senator Barack Obama and his family
Monday, June 16, 2008
1. Family
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."1
One day a man comes home from work to find total mayhem at home. The kids were outside still in their pajamas playing in the mud and muck. There were empty food boxes and wrappers all around. As he proceeded into the house, he found an even bigger mess. Dishes on the counter, dog food spilled on the floor, a broken glass under the table, and a small pile of sand by the back door. The family room was strewn with toys and various items of clothing, and a lamp had been knocked over.He headed up the stairs, stepping over toys, to look for his wife. He was becoming worried that she may be ill, or that something had happened to her. He found her in the bedroom, still in bed with her pajamas on, reading a book.
She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"
She again smiled and answered, "You know, everyday when you come home from work and ask me what I did today?"
"Yes," was his reply.
She answered, "Well, today I didn't do it!"
Suggested prayer: "Dear God, please help me regardless of my marital state to love and appreciate my spouse and/or family members as you would have me love and appreciate them and, with your help, always be as Christ to them. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus' name. Amen."
1. Ephesians 5:25 (NIV).
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Monday, May 5, 2008
Strengthening Family Doctor Services
4 May 2008 10:20 Africa/Lagos
Strengthening family doctor services
London, 4 May/GNN/ --
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH News Release (2008/0053) issued by The Government News
Network on 4 May 2008
PLEASE NOTE EMBARGO
Not for publication or broadcast before
0001 hours Monday 5 May 2008
New GP practices for under served areas and new proposals for £105 million
investment set out
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today (Monday) underlined the Government's
commitment to improving family doctor services alongside further plans to
tackle long-standing inequalities in GP provision.
Twelve new GP practices will be set up in some of the more poorly served
areas in England. A consultation will also shortly be launched with the BMA
on a proposed £105 million investment in existing GP practices to further
expand clinical services and to improve access for patients, as well as the
implementation of the Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body annual recommendations
for GP pay.
New GP Practices
The twelve Primary Care Trusts benefitting from a new GP practice will
each receive over £1.1m by 2010/11 as their share of the £250m access fund
announced last autumn, to fund at least 100 new GP practices in the most
deprived areas and 152 GP-led health centres.
Areas with the fewest GPs have poorer general health and greater
deprivation. Some areas only have 43 GPs per 100,000 people compared to 88
GPs per 100,000 people in areas with the best coverage.
The new practices announced today will increase family doctor capacity in
places that need it most and offer a range of innovative services such
as extended opening hours and extended practice catchment areas as well
as increased choice of GP practices for patients and reduced pressure on
existing GP practices.
The first practices are expected to be open to patients in less than a year's
time. Primary Care Trusts will work with clinicians and the public to develop
patient services that reflect local needs and then look to potential providers
to come forward with innovative proposals for the new practices.
Consultation on investment in access and clinical services
We will also be consulting on proposals to invest an extra £105 million in
family doctor services to improve clinical services and care to patients,
deliver better access and improve the responsiveness of GP services, and
implement the Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body annual recommendations for
GP pay.
The proposals in the consultation will be to invest around £50 million in
additional clinical services and to make available around a further £50
million for Primary Care Trusts to invest locally in improving access and
responsiveness of GP services for patients - including extended opening
hours and improvements to Surgery premises, or supporting practices that
are expanding to provide increased choice for local patients.
The proposals involve investment in a range of enhanced patient services:
* New measures to tackle heart failure;
* Spreading best practice on osteoporosis treatment;
* Annual health checks for people with severe learning disabilities;
* Better data recording to help improve patient care for people from black
and minority ethnic groups; and
* Increased support to overcome harmful drinking.
Health Secretary Alan Johnson said:
"There has been some recent scaremongering about the future of GP
practices. Today's announcement shows we are not only committed to Britain's
excellent family doctor system, but also to expanding it, encouraging GPs
to provide more services, closer to where people live, so they don't have
to make so many unnecessary trips to hospital.
"The 152 health centres we are opening in towns and cities are funded with
new money and will sit alongside traditional general practice as an option
for patients who want very easy evening and weekend access to their GP.
"Improving access to primary care is also a key priority if we are to deliver
more personalised care that meets the needs of individuals and communities,
especially those in more disadvantaged or deprived areas. Evidence shows
there is a direct link between low numbers of GP surgeries and poor health
within a community.
"This is not just about building extra primary care capacity but developing
high-quality, responsive services with a strong focus on prevention. This is
a great opportunity for entrepreneurial GPs as well as social enterprises,
voluntary organisations and the independent sector to develop innovative
services for patients."
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. The full list of Primary Care Trusts (PCT) benefitting from an additional GP
practice is: Rotherham, Enfield, Bury, South Birmingham, Telford and Wrekin,
Newham, Gateshead, Coventry Teaching, Bristol, North Somerset, Middlesbrough
and East Lancashire.
2. The PCTs were identified using a calculation derived from Lord Darzi's
interim report as part of his Next Stage Review of the NHS.
3. In Lord Darzi's interim report as part of his Next Stage Review of the
NHS, the Department of Health announced at least 100 new GP practices will
be targeted in the 38 PCTs with the poorest GP provision.
4. The Doctors and Dentists Review Body recommendations for 2008/09 saw an
increase of 2.7% in payments to GP practices for providing core services
known as the Global Sum. Taking account of the cost of expenses and the
planned impact to correct factor payments would equate to a 0.2% increase
in GP earnings.
5. The broad framework of changes to the GP contract was agreed between
NHS Employers and the GPC of the BMA on 3 April The changes include the
additional 1.5% investment in primary care (£105 million), extended opening of
GP practices, a small number of changes to the Quality and Outcomes Framework
and the continuation of the IM&T Directed Enhanced Service for a further year.
6. Last year the Government made it a priority to improve access to GP
services. Following changes recently agreed with the BMA, the NHS is now
working with GPs to give patients the opportunity to see their family doctor
at weekends or in the evening. On average, GP practices that take up the new
arrangements will be open for an extra three hours each week, at times that
reflect the needs and wishes of their patients.
7. Examples of innovation and best practice in primary care from around
the country are available by contacting the Department of Health press
office. Media enquires should be directed to the Department of Health press
office on 070500735811
[ENDS]
Source: Department of Health
Strengthening family doctor services
London, 4 May/GNN/ --
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH News Release (2008/0053) issued by The Government News
Network on 4 May 2008
PLEASE NOTE EMBARGO
Not for publication or broadcast before
0001 hours Monday 5 May 2008
New GP practices for under served areas and new proposals for £105 million
investment set out
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today (Monday) underlined the Government's
commitment to improving family doctor services alongside further plans to
tackle long-standing inequalities in GP provision.
Twelve new GP practices will be set up in some of the more poorly served
areas in England. A consultation will also shortly be launched with the BMA
on a proposed £105 million investment in existing GP practices to further
expand clinical services and to improve access for patients, as well as the
implementation of the Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body annual recommendations
for GP pay.
New GP Practices
The twelve Primary Care Trusts benefitting from a new GP practice will
each receive over £1.1m by 2010/11 as their share of the £250m access fund
announced last autumn, to fund at least 100 new GP practices in the most
deprived areas and 152 GP-led health centres.
Areas with the fewest GPs have poorer general health and greater
deprivation. Some areas only have 43 GPs per 100,000 people compared to 88
GPs per 100,000 people in areas with the best coverage.
The new practices announced today will increase family doctor capacity in
places that need it most and offer a range of innovative services such
as extended opening hours and extended practice catchment areas as well
as increased choice of GP practices for patients and reduced pressure on
existing GP practices.
The first practices are expected to be open to patients in less than a year's
time. Primary Care Trusts will work with clinicians and the public to develop
patient services that reflect local needs and then look to potential providers
to come forward with innovative proposals for the new practices.
Consultation on investment in access and clinical services
We will also be consulting on proposals to invest an extra £105 million in
family doctor services to improve clinical services and care to patients,
deliver better access and improve the responsiveness of GP services, and
implement the Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body annual recommendations for
GP pay.
The proposals in the consultation will be to invest around £50 million in
additional clinical services and to make available around a further £50
million for Primary Care Trusts to invest locally in improving access and
responsiveness of GP services for patients - including extended opening
hours and improvements to Surgery premises, or supporting practices that
are expanding to provide increased choice for local patients.
The proposals involve investment in a range of enhanced patient services:
* New measures to tackle heart failure;
* Spreading best practice on osteoporosis treatment;
* Annual health checks for people with severe learning disabilities;
* Better data recording to help improve patient care for people from black
and minority ethnic groups; and
* Increased support to overcome harmful drinking.
Health Secretary Alan Johnson said:
"There has been some recent scaremongering about the future of GP
practices. Today's announcement shows we are not only committed to Britain's
excellent family doctor system, but also to expanding it, encouraging GPs
to provide more services, closer to where people live, so they don't have
to make so many unnecessary trips to hospital.
"The 152 health centres we are opening in towns and cities are funded with
new money and will sit alongside traditional general practice as an option
for patients who want very easy evening and weekend access to their GP.
"Improving access to primary care is also a key priority if we are to deliver
more personalised care that meets the needs of individuals and communities,
especially those in more disadvantaged or deprived areas. Evidence shows
there is a direct link between low numbers of GP surgeries and poor health
within a community.
"This is not just about building extra primary care capacity but developing
high-quality, responsive services with a strong focus on prevention. This is
a great opportunity for entrepreneurial GPs as well as social enterprises,
voluntary organisations and the independent sector to develop innovative
services for patients."
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. The full list of Primary Care Trusts (PCT) benefitting from an additional GP
practice is: Rotherham, Enfield, Bury, South Birmingham, Telford and Wrekin,
Newham, Gateshead, Coventry Teaching, Bristol, North Somerset, Middlesbrough
and East Lancashire.
2. The PCTs were identified using a calculation derived from Lord Darzi's
interim report as part of his Next Stage Review of the NHS.
3. In Lord Darzi's interim report as part of his Next Stage Review of the
NHS, the Department of Health announced at least 100 new GP practices will
be targeted in the 38 PCTs with the poorest GP provision.
4. The Doctors and Dentists Review Body recommendations for 2008/09 saw an
increase of 2.7% in payments to GP practices for providing core services
known as the Global Sum. Taking account of the cost of expenses and the
planned impact to correct factor payments would equate to a 0.2% increase
in GP earnings.
5. The broad framework of changes to the GP contract was agreed between
NHS Employers and the GPC of the BMA on 3 April The changes include the
additional 1.5% investment in primary care (£105 million), extended opening of
GP practices, a small number of changes to the Quality and Outcomes Framework
and the continuation of the IM&T Directed Enhanced Service for a further year.
6. Last year the Government made it a priority to improve access to GP
services. Following changes recently agreed with the BMA, the NHS is now
working with GPs to give patients the opportunity to see their family doctor
at weekends or in the evening. On average, GP practices that take up the new
arrangements will be open for an extra three hours each week, at times that
reflect the needs and wishes of their patients.
7. Examples of innovation and best practice in primary care from around
the country are available by contacting the Department of Health press
office. Media enquires should be directed to the Department of Health press
office on 070500735811
[ENDS]
Source: Department of Health
Friday, March 14, 2008
Rock the Cause Presents: Rock Star -- It's Your World
14 Mar 2008 04:46 Africa/Lagos
Rock the Cause Presents: Rock Star -- It's Your World
An All-Ages Benefit Concert for Children's Home Society & Family Services
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13 /PRNewswire/ --
Rock the Cause, a non-profit organization working to create positive life-changing experiences through the power of music, will be hosting an all-ages concert benefiting Children's Home Society and Family Services. Rock Star-It's Your World will help to raise awareness about kids in our community and around the world who don't have a family to call their own or are neglected or abused. It will also help engage youth in how volunteering and giving back can make a difference.
WHAT:
An all-ages concert benefiting Children's Home Society & Family Services
-- families are welcome
WHO:
The concert line up includes some of the Twin Cities' hottest bands who
are volunteering their time to rock the youth: Invincible Kids, So It
Goes, Maudlin, The Limns, Sick of Sarah and Catchpenny.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 5, 2008, doors at 12:30 p.m., music at 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Suburban World Theatre, 3022 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis
HOW:
Tickets can be purchase online at http://www.irockthecause.org/ or at the
door for $11
WHY:
To raise awareness about kids in our community and around the world who
don't have a family to call their own or are neglected or abused
SPONSORS:
Special thanks to The Onion, The Minnesota RollerGirls and Triplecaff for
their support of this event
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
To arrange an interview with Rock the Cause founder, Scott Herold,
performers, the benefiting organization, or for event press credentials,
please contact Kristine Huson at: 651-428-1656.
ABOUT ROCK THE CAUSE
Rock the Cause is a non-profit organization that works to create a positive life changing experience through the power of music and community. We partner with local and national non-profits who make an immediate and measurable impact on their community. Our goal is to build a future generation of giving through music, education, and awareness. Learn more at http://www.irockthecause.org/.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY & FAMILY SERVICES:
Since 1889, Children's Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS) has met the needs of children and families through our adoption, child abuse and neglect prevention, early childhood education, and comprehensive family services. As a statewide non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, CHSFS is committed to help children thrive and to build, strengthen and sustain individual, family and community life. For more information please log on to http://www.chsfs.org/ or call 651-646-7771.
Source: Children's Home Society & Family Services
CONTACT: Kris Huson of Children's Home Society & Family Services,
+1-651-255-2336, khuson@chsfs.org
Web site: http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/
Rock the Cause Presents: Rock Star -- It's Your World
An All-Ages Benefit Concert for Children's Home Society & Family Services
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13 /PRNewswire/ --
Rock the Cause, a non-profit organization working to create positive life-changing experiences through the power of music, will be hosting an all-ages concert benefiting Children's Home Society and Family Services. Rock Star-It's Your World will help to raise awareness about kids in our community and around the world who don't have a family to call their own or are neglected or abused. It will also help engage youth in how volunteering and giving back can make a difference.
WHAT:
An all-ages concert benefiting Children's Home Society & Family Services
-- families are welcome
WHO:
The concert line up includes some of the Twin Cities' hottest bands who
are volunteering their time to rock the youth: Invincible Kids, So It
Goes, Maudlin, The Limns, Sick of Sarah and Catchpenny.
WHEN:
Saturday, April 5, 2008, doors at 12:30 p.m., music at 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Suburban World Theatre, 3022 Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis
HOW:
Tickets can be purchase online at http://www.irockthecause.org/ or at the
door for $11
WHY:
To raise awareness about kids in our community and around the world who
don't have a family to call their own or are neglected or abused
SPONSORS:
Special thanks to The Onion, The Minnesota RollerGirls and Triplecaff for
their support of this event
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
To arrange an interview with Rock the Cause founder, Scott Herold,
performers, the benefiting organization, or for event press credentials,
please contact Kristine Huson at: 651-428-1656.
ABOUT ROCK THE CAUSE
Rock the Cause is a non-profit organization that works to create a positive life changing experience through the power of music and community. We partner with local and national non-profits who make an immediate and measurable impact on their community. Our goal is to build a future generation of giving through music, education, and awareness. Learn more at http://www.irockthecause.org/.
ABOUT CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY & FAMILY SERVICES:
Since 1889, Children's Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS) has met the needs of children and families through our adoption, child abuse and neglect prevention, early childhood education, and comprehensive family services. As a statewide non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, CHSFS is committed to help children thrive and to build, strengthen and sustain individual, family and community life. For more information please log on to http://www.chsfs.org/ or call 651-646-7771.
Source: Children's Home Society & Family Services
CONTACT: Kris Huson of Children's Home Society & Family Services,
+1-651-255-2336, khuson@chsfs.org
Web site: http://www.childrenshomeadopt.org/
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