Tag Archives: Health

Catholic News Service-Drug company greed puts kids at risk

Posted on November 22, 2010 by CCHR Florida

Catholic News Service Drug company greed puts kids at risk, US speaker tells Vatican meeting By Rita Fitch Nov 19, 2010 http://www.catholicreview.org/subpages/storyworldnew-new.aspx?action=9117 VATICAN CITY – The Catholic Church may be the only organization that can counter the corporate greed fueling … Continue reading →

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Medicare Fraud Strike Force

Posted on December 28, 2009 by CCHR Florida
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Psychiatric Services asks: Florida’s Outpatient Commitment Law – A Lesson in Failed Reform?

Posted on November 12, 2009 by CCHR Florida

The Florida State Senate reported, “in 1971, the Florida Legislature passed into law the ‘Florida Mental Health Act,’ also known as the ‘Baker Act’ (chapter 394 [part I], F.S.). This Act brought about a dramatic and comprehensive revision of Florida’s mental … Continue reading →

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The Florida Involuntary Commitment Law: The Baker Act

Posted on August 22, 2009 by CCHR Florida

Many people have questions as to their human rights when it comes to involuntary commitment, especially the involuntary commitment of children into psychiatric wards and facilities.   While The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Florida, does not give legal … Continue reading →

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