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Handout
US Department of the Treasury

U.s. Department of Treasury: Health Savings Accounts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to information about Health Savings Accounts.
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Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: History of Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, self-guided lesson on the history of medicine and the advancements in medical technology. An interactive, virtual timeline helps students visualize the historical events. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: The Welfare State 1945 2002

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the welfare state in Britain from 1945-2002. Highlights key events. Detailed and thorough resource.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Frontline: Compare Health Issues in Ecuador and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
As a class watch a presentation about the issues facing health care in Ecuador. After viewing, have students discuss the differences between the United States and Ecuador's health care issues such as mortality rates, diseases, and ratio...
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Website
Other

Amos Web: A Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring the economy can be a fun adventure with the Pedestrian's Guide to the Economy. Use this site to find your answers to economic topics in a user-friendly format with comic strip guides.
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Article
Emory University

Hispanic Patients Face Language Barriers in Emergencies

For Students 9th - 10th
With the large number of non-English speaking people living in the U.S., language barriers are apparent. Problems with language barriers arise during health care. The article makes you think of the hardships involved. Suggestions are given.
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Handout
New York Times

New York Times: Topics: George W. Bush: Medicare

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you are researching George W. Bush and Medicare, this New York Times page is a great site for news stories on those topics.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Frontline: The Alternative Fix

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the expanding industry of alternative medicine, pondering whether this is good medicine or just good business. Analyze the role of government in regulating the industry, and explore alternative treatments and therapies...
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Website
Other

Kaiser Health News

For Students 9th - 10th
News and analysis on the health care issues of the day.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Navigating Medicare's New Drug Benefit

For Students 9th - 10th
In question and answer format, NPR takes a look at Medicare's new drug program and its effect on senior citizens. Links to numerous other NPR reports on this subject. 1/27/2006
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Website
Other

League of Women Voters

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.
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Article
University of Georgia

University of Georgia: College of Veterinary Medicine: Horse Surgery

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered about how a horse is prepared for surgery? Interesting animal site lays out the whole process step-by-step.
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Handout
Other

Medicare.gov: Medicare & You [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official U.S. government 2018 Medicare handbook in its entirety.
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Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Can Health Care Be Cured of Racial Bias?

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the history and current status of racial bias in the health care industry. Includes an audio version of the story.
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Primary
PBS

Pbs News Hour: Health Care Coverage Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
News story and discussion from February, 2006 covering President George W. Bush's Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their effectiveness. Audio, Video and transcript of report is available.
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Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Obamacare: Is Patient Protection Affordable Care Act Good for America?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website outlines the debate over the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. Presents research, studies, videos and list of pro con statements.
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Website
ProCon.org

Pro Con: Should All Americans Have the Right (Be Entitled) to Health Care?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website with comprehensive resources on the debate over the right to health care. Presents research, studies and arguments surrounding the topic.
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Article
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: Health Care Reform Requires Passage of Clinton Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
Details Bill Clinton's health care reform plan.
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Primary
American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: g.w. Bush Radio Address

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush discusses the new Medicare programs during his speech in November, 2005. Text of his speech is located on this site.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Deadline for Medicare Drug Plan Looms

For Students 9th - 10th
News article from May, 2006, discussing the deadline that Medicare recipients are facing to enroll in Medicare's prescription drug benefit program.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: The Role of Bioethics in Medical Education

For Students 9th - 10th
An article identifying how critical bioethics education is for those studying and practicing medicine in the 21st century.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Now: Global Health

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore resources to connect the cultural, social, economic and political effects of disease on individuals, families and communities. Study philanthropic efforts of Bill Gates, research world health issues and write a grant proposal.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Dr. Fix It

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the high cost of health insurance coverage in this country and identify the populations which have the most trouble affording it. Investigate and propose solutions to the problem of under-insured or uninsured members of our society.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Rising Costs of Health Care

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore and evaluate different points of view on the rising costs of health care in the U.S., and identify the impact of rising costs. Formulate a solution to this problem, and write a persuasive letter proposing ways to control health...