Monthly Archives: September 2009

Second-chance system turns criminals into caregivers

By Peter Franceschina, Sally Kestin and John Maines South Florida Sun Sentinel September 29, 2009   More than 8,700 people initially barred from being caregivers due to criminal records have been granted special permission by the state to work with … Continue reading

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Health Care Reform Bill – Act now!

CCHR Florida Update   The Health Care Reform Bill   The legislative session began Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009.    NOW is the time to contact your Representatives and Senators and say “No” to the psychiatric content of this Bill. You can … Continue reading

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Patients – People DO have rights!

CCHR Florida presents to you the fact that:  Patients-People DO have rights!   This is the first in a series of posts that help you to know your rights.   Per 381.026  Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, a person has … Continue reading

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Psychiatrist Arrested On Drug Charges

Lakeland Ledger Doctor Arrested On Drug Charges September 27, 2009   Dr. Paul John Hartmann, a psychiatrist practicing in South Lakeland, was arrested in Tampa on Friday on seven charges of possession of a controlled substance, two charges of possession … Continue reading

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CCHR Florida and Life Force Arts and Technology Academy

Friday, September 25, 2009   Working together to make a better future for our children!    Parents Open House – this past Friday night    CCHR Florida-out in your community!

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TAKE ACTION NOW ON U.S. HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL

The U.S. Senate is looking to vote on the Health Care Reform Bill without:   A) Reading the actual text of the entire bill and   B) Allowing the PUBLIC to read the entire bill.

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A FAMILY UNITED: A STORY OF SUCCESS – CCHR FLORIDA

At CCHR Florida our vision is to create a better everyday life for many people.  Our non-profit supports this vision by servicing the residents of Florida.  This service results in fewer psychiatric abuses and a safer environment for all.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A … Continue reading

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Bad Medicine

Comments can be made here: http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/bad-medicine/1038063   St. Petersburg Times   BAD MEDICINE   A Times Editorial   Tuesday, September 22, 2009   It’s now clear that the pharmaceutical industry that claims its goal is to improve lives is just … Continue reading

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How to keep your child off psychiatric medications

If you have been told by a teacher, school principal, counselor, therapist, social worker, in short, anyone, that  your child might have ADHD and that a possible remedy is psychiatric medication for the condition, you have a right to know … Continue reading

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Doping up our children

Do you agree with this editorial  Click here to Vote (on the left side of the article)   Orlando Sentinel Editorial Doping up our children August 31, 2009   The state’s Department of Children and Families is under fire again, … Continue reading

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