{"id":389678,"date":"2010-03-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-03T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"tag:www.infinitehealthresources.com:\/\/22d52bab9480c9a5ce107a9476aeb2ab"},"modified":"2010-03-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-03-03T05:00:00","slug":"pcrm-news-and-campaign-updates-march-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/389678","title":{"rendered":"PCRM News and Campaign Updates March 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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March 2010<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPhysicians Committee for Responsible Medicine<\/span><\/a> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Hard-Fought Victory for Animals at Medical College of Wisconsin
<\/a><\/strong>Hundreds of demonstrators braving frigid Wisconsin winters. Tens of thousands of e-mails, letters, and phone calls from PCRM members and supporters. Billboards on busy Wisconsin highways. After years of efforts like these by PCRM and its members, the Medical College of Wisconsin finally announced it has stopped using pigs in its first-year physiology course and likely stopped using frogs, rats, and rabbits. Campaign Milestones &gt
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\"NealDr. Barnard Helps PBS Viewers Take Control of Diabetes <\/strong><\/a>
An alarming report recently found that in just three months in 2009, 304 deaths were linked to the diabetes drug Avandia. But in live presentations on Public Broadcasting Service stations across the country this month, PCRM president Neal Barnard, M.D., will explain how a low-fat vegan diet can help the 23 million Americans with diabetes dramatically improve their condition&mdash without negative side effects. Which Cities? &gt <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"squirrelNew Document Reveals Gruesome Details of NASA’s Monkey Radiation Experiments<\/strong>
<\/a>In February, PCRM submitted a legal petition urging the Office of the Inspector General to halt NASA-funded experiments that will expose live squirrel monkeys to harmful radiation. Based on analysis of a previously undisclosed government document, PCRM experts have concluded that the monkey experiments are wasteful and unlawful. Taxpayers Pay Millions &gt <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Ginnifer<\/strong>Actress Ginnifer Goodwin Has Big Love for 21-Day Vegan Kickstart<\/strong><\/a>
HBO’s Big Love<\/em> ends its fourth season this month. But fans who want to see more of Ginnifer Goodwin, who plays Margene Heffman on the series, don’t have to wait long. Goodwin joined PCRM’s 21-Day Vegan Kickstart, and on March 17, she’ll tell Kickstarters how they can achieve the same life-changing benefits she has experienced on a vegan diet. More Kickstart Surprises &gt <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"monkey\"Animals, Research, and Alternatives Conference Call for Abstracts<\/a>
<\/strong>This August, PCRM will bring together a global panel of experts for the Animals, Research, and Alternatives: Measuring Progress 50 Years Later conference. Attendees will discuss animal experimentation, changing cultural perspectives about the status of animals in society, and burgeoning alternatives to animal research. In conjunction with the conference, abstracts on these themes are now being accepted. April Deadline &gt <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Veggie35 Million View Cancer Project’s Veggie Hunter<\/em> TV Spot <\/a><\/strong>
An intrepid scientist searches the darkest jungles in remote corners of the Earth to find exotic substances and powerful remedies to prevent cancer. Sounds like the plot of a blockbuster movie, right? But in Veggie Hunter<\/em>, the latest public service announcement from the Cancer Project, a PCRM affiliate, beating cancer doesn’t depend on Hollywood magic. Watch Veggie Hunter<\/em> &gt <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"PeterShow Your Passion for Compassion: Join PCRM’s Art of Compassion Gala<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>
PCRM’s 25th anniversary Art of Compassion gala is next month. With the star-studded guest lineup and breathtaking location, this gala promises to be an extraordinary event&mdash complete with dozens of special guests, awards, and entertainment. But celebrating a quarter century of achievements and looking ahead to new successes is the gala’s true purpose. And it’s not too late for you to take part. Buy Virtual Tickets &gt <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Suggestions? Comments?
Please contact: Michael Keevican, Web Editor\/Staff Writer
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
202-686-2210, ext. 367
mkeevican@pcrm.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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25th Anniversary Gala: Virtual Tickets on sale now!<\/a><\/p>\n

Join Dr. Barnard in Fort Lauderdale on March 20<\/a><\/p>\n

Renew your 2010 PCRM membership today!<\/a><\/p>\n

Donate today<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Pasadena Weekly <\/em>covers PCRM’s campaign to end NASA monkey experiments<\/a><\/p>\n

The San Francisco Chronicle<\/em> quotes PCRM dietitian Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., on school lunch reform<\/a><\/p>\n

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/em> covers the Medical College of Wisconsin’s end of use of live pigs in labs<\/a><\/p>\n

Voice of America covers PCRM’s Great Ape Protection Act campaign<\/a><\/p>\n

Politico covers PCRM’s Capitol Hill briefing calling for an end to the use of animals in military medical training<\/a><\/p>\n

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel<\/em> covers PCRM’s Super Bowl food report<\/a><\/p>\n

Newsday<\/em> covers PCRM’s NASA campaign <\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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The<\/em> Seattle Times<\/em> prints op-ed by PCRM primatologist Debra Durham, Ph.D., asking the federal government to stop experiments on chimpanzees<\/a><\/p>\n

The Boston Globe<\/em> prints letter by PCRM dietitian Kathryn Strong, M.S., R.D., urging Congress to help schools serve plant-based school lunches<\/a><\/p>\n

Puerto Rico Daily Sun<\/em> prints letter by PCRM director or research policy Hope Ferdowsian, M.D., M.P.H., about monkey-breeding facility<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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VOTE TODAY: <\/strong>Just 268 more votes needed for the Great Ape Protection Act on Change.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Tell NASA to stop monkey radiation experiments<\/a><\/p>\n

Become a fan of the NEW Healthy School Lunch Revolution Facebook page! <\/a><\/p>\n

Write to the FDA commissioner about ending mandatory animal testing<\/a><\/p>\n

Ask your congressperson to end animal use in military medical training<\/a><\/p>\n

Become a fan of PCRM on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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