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GAO Report Finds Veterans Affairs Facilities Do Not Comply With Privacy Standards For Women
All Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics and hospitals are failing to fully comply with federal privacy standards for women, according to a Government Accountability Office report, the AP/Boston Globe reports. The report comes as thousands of female veterans are entering the VA health system after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.GAO auditors said that many VA facilities had gynecological tables that faced the door. In one instance, a gynecological table faced a door opening to a waiting room. The investigation also found cases where women had to walk through waiting rooms to use the restroom -- a violation of VA policy requiring adjoining restrooms. Four VA hospitals did not guarantee women access to private bathing facilities. In two of those cases, the facilities did not have locks.Nearly 20% of female veterans have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, and many of them have experienced sexual trauma while serving, according to the report. The report also said that most female veterans at VA facilities are ages 20 to 29. On average, female veterans using VA facilities are much younger than male VA patients, it noted.Randall Williamson, director of health care issues at GAO, said that although top VA officials are committed to improving care for female veterans, facilities are not always taking simple steps, such as repositioning exam tables. Patricia Hayes, chief consultant for VA"s veterans strategic health care group, said that the agency recognizes issues and is making changes to address disparities in care. She noted that VA is creating a long-term plan for construction improvements to address space and building layout challenges (AP/Boston Globe, 7/15).

IMAGINEradiologyTM Attains Microsoft's Gold ISV/Software Solutions Competency
Technology Partners, Inc. (dba IMAGINE Software), a leading provider of medical billing technology, recently announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with its flagship product IMAGINEradiologyTM, which achieved an ISV/Software Solutions Competency. The company also received a Networking Infrastructure Solutions Competency, recognizing Technology Partners" expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.
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THT's One-hour 'Fastest' Service Aims To Reduce Undiagnosed HIV In Cardiff
In a bid to reduce levels of undiagnosed HIV in Cardiff, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is encouraging people who may have been at risk to attend a local service offering one-hour HIV testing. One in four people who have HIV in the UK are undiagnosed, and there are now more people living with the condition than ever before.
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TB-HIV Link Emphasised In Uganda Event

"I am stopping TB and controlling HIV" was the theme of an event marking World TB Day (24 March) in Uganda"s Masindi district. The Union Uganda Office participated in this event, which attracted representatives from both government and a wide variety of NGOs, as well as the public. World TB Day is a joint TB-HIV event in Masindi District, Uganda "I am stopping TB and controlling HIV" was the theme chosen by Uganda to commemorate World TB Day on Tuesday, 24 March 2009. The function was held at Boma grounds in the district of Masindi and was attended by a wide variety of organisations and government and district representatives working in TB and TB/HIV, as well as the general public. District leaders not only attended in large numbers, but they also made moving speeches that demonstrated their understanding of TB -- a credit to the mobilisation and sensitisation activities carried out by the district health team. During his speech, the National TB Programme manager noted that this was the first time he had seen the district political as well as technical leaders fully participate in the commemoration of the World TB Day. Thanks were given to the TB CAP (TB Control Assistance Program) for its financial support of the event. TB CAP is USAID"s centrally funded project supporting the implementation of the international Stop TB strategy, which is coordinated by The Union in Uganda. The Honorable Kabakumba Masiko, Minister for Information and National Guidance, was the event"s chief guest. She spoke with passion about the individual"s role in TB control and challenged those present to go and have free screening for TB if they have cough for two weeks or more. She also promised to champion the Stop TB campaign in cabinet and parliament. The chief guest then launched the new TB logo -- special signage to help patients easily identify TB diagnostic and treatment units -- and referral directories designed to help health workers identify the nearest health facilities where patients can receive TB and HIV services. She visited stalls, including that of The Union Uganda Office (TBCAP), and was happy to note that the documents displayed had been disseminated down to the implementers. WHO


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