Extended-Release Naltrexone
Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) is indicated for once-monthly treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who are able to abstain from drinking in an outpatient setting and are not actively drinking when initiating treatment. For more information, contact Cephalon Inc. by visiting
Terminal Estimates Payment Due
The MedCom Terminal System helps clarify a patient's maximum financial responsibility for an office visit. The system has access to more than 300 payers and plans. For more information, contact MedCom USA Inc. by visiting
Healthy Mental Aging
The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation's new publication, “Healthy Aging: Keeping Mentally Fit as You Age” advises older adults on ways they can keep their minds healthy. For more information, visit
www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/factsheets/hlthage_mental.html
Hurricane Counseling Grants Awarded
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have awarded $1.6 million for crisis counseling assistance in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. For more information, visit
www.samhsa.gov/news/newsreleases/060419_alabama.htm
Web Site Consolidates Flu Info
The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a Web site to provide one-stop access to U.S. government information on avian and pandemic flu. Visitors can access up-to-date response plans and learn about current tests, vaccines, and medications. For more information, visit
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