CBS News Physicians Health Program
Recovery for Healthcare Professionals CBS News article today on the Physicians Health Program (PHP), a recovery initiative that has operated for decades in all fifty states to help doctors struggling with alcohol or drug addiction. This same model has been adopted by other professions, most notably the pilots’ unions, whose recovery programs are based on the […]
AA and The Lasker Award
October 30, 1951 In the Summer of 1951 the Lasker Award was offered to Bill W by the American Public Health Association. He declined the award for himself but suggested it be given to AA as a whole. The Lasker Foundation replied favorably. The Trustees voted to accept the award subject to Conference approval by […]
PI & CPC Working Group Monthly Meeting
Second Saturday of the month. “Nothing matters more to AA’s future welfare than the manner in which we use the colossus of modern communication. Used unselfishly and well, it can produce results surpassing our present imagination.” – Bill W. Every second Saturday, this group meets to share ideas and local successes, informing the greater community […]