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California Supreme Court Rules for Bans of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

This controversy continues to hold the spotlight. California voters legalized medical marijuana in 1996.  The tax income it generates is astronomical, yet the California Supreme Court ruled last week that local governments have the power to rezone the dispensaries out of existence in their cities. The problem started almost immediately when the voters approved the sale but legislation didn’t spell out how sales or the … Continue reading California Supreme Court Rules for Bans of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

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Can You Believe It? Hospital Denies Employment Because of Weight

Can You Believe it? A Hospital Has Said Only Thin People Can Work Here! It is NOT illegal. Just as smoking has become a condition for not hiring, a Texas hospital has said that it is not going to hire anybody –doctors, healthcare staff, nurses—who are overweight.  If your BMI is over 35 you cannot get hired.  And this does not violate your civil rights. … Continue reading Can You Believe It? Hospital Denies Employment Because of Weight

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NEW Mammography Positioning Course on the WAY.

You spoke and we listened! Susan has designed a new course for positioning.  It has been named Mammography Workshop: Focus on Positioning. It will begin on a nationwide tour in June.  It will be a knockout because she is an expert at helping others get the maximum tissue on the image.  You will not want to miss this one.  Also, we are getting lots of … Continue reading NEW Mammography Positioning Course on the WAY.

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NRC AWARD “Kickoff” Meeting

AHEC and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Training Officer and Contracting Officer had their “kickoff” meeting today for the new award announced last week.  Advanced Health will be presenting up to 8 classes per year for NRC and state radiation control personnel. The purpose of the classes will be to teach the clinical aspects of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and Brachytherapy, Gamma Knife and Emerging … Continue reading NRC AWARD “Kickoff” Meeting

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