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Health Department Inspects Red Hook Food Vendors
Food vendors at Red Hook Park were whipping up a few extra meals Saturday when city Health Department inspectors dropped by. The health officials were making sure food is prepared safely and that vendors have proper permits. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:04:02 GMT)
Canadians link environment, health problems: CMA poll
One in four Canadians surveyed in the Canadian Medical Association's seventh annual National Report Card on Health Care linked the effects of the environment in relation to their health, the association's president said Sunday. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:04:07 GMT)
Health Care Incentive Model Offers Collaborative Approach
A major focus in the search for accountability in the US health care system is new reimbursement and benefit models that provide incentives better linked to positive health outcomes. A recent study found some valuable lessons from a model in Maine that tied some degree of risk and reward for both health care providers and employer/purchasers. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:08:57 GMT)
Health fair set for seniors today
Lions Field and WellMed are hosting a Health Fair for adults, including seniors. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:10:46 GMT)
Health plan could cost families more
The "Healthy Wisconsin" plan being considered by the state Legislature has been touted as a way to save employers and employees money in health care costs, but local health care analysts predict it could cost dual-income families hundreds of dollars more a year. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:15:24 GMT)
CHC's Memphis Plan gives small business owners a way to offer health care benefits
For the last three months, Mark Wagner Jr. has been offering his employees a low-cost insurance plan sponsored by the Church Health Center. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:15:44 GMT)
Health plans offer investment
Enrollment in health insurance plans with savings accounts has increased steadily since they became available in 2004, but 2008 could be their breakout year, according to some health care consultants. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:34:50 GMT)
Local hospitals provide funds to start family health facility
Two local health care providers will invest $900,000 during the next three years to start a family health care center in Louisville's South End. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:41:46 GMT)
Health system eyes more land for Concord medical center
CONCORD -- Main Line Health is looking to expand the footprint of its proposed medical complex in Delaware County. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:43:27 GMT)
Health care for uninsured Californians - don't write it off as dead
The conventional wisdom in the Capitol is that the nearly two-month state budget stalemate has killed any chance this year for legislation that would expand health insurance to 6.5 million Californians who lack coverage. But as the divide over the budget... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:37:41 GMT)
HEALTH-AIDE SCAM
ALBANY - The state Attorney General's Office is in the midst of an investigation into widespread Medicaid fraud in the home health-care industry, The Post has learned. The probe, dubbed "Operation: Home Alone," has identified an eye-popping $100... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:46:07 GMT)
More staff for home health care
A South Gloucestershire health care team which helps to look after sick people in their homes expands. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:36:56 GMT)
Commissioners get a checkup on proposed countywide health department
More details about the finances and role of a proposed countywide health department are expected to be outlined Monday, Aug. 27, before the York County Commissioners. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:05:45 GMT)
Humana exec: Engage consumers in health care
Key to getting health care costs in check will be getting the industry to function more like the rest of the economy does, according to the top executive at Humana Inc. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:05:47 GMT)
Health Benefits Direct Corporation CEO Speaks About His Company
On August 20, The Wall Street Transcript interviewed Alvin H. Clemens, Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Health Benefits Direct Corporation . Key excerpts follow: TWST: What is Health Benefits Direct Corporation? (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:17:58 GMT)
Report: Health minister alcoholic, used position to get new liver
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) -- South African President Thabo Mbeki shrugged off opposition calls to fire his health minister on Monday after a newspaper reported she is an alcoholic and still drinking despite having a liver transplant. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:35:05 GMT)
Health insurance is a luxury for some
More Gilbert and other Southeast Valley residents are realizing that they cannot afford health insurance or that their health insurance costs leave little money left over for other important living expenses. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:56:11 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 20, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:00:38 GMT)
Mailman School of Public Health study examines link between racial discrimination and substance use
In one of the first studies to focus on the relationship between racial discrimination and health risk behaviors, researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health with colleagues from the Universities of Minnesota, Alabama (Birmingham), and California (San Francisco), and Harvard University found African-Americans experiencing racial discrimination were more likely to report ... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:24:00 GMT)
US health chief in South Africa to view PEPFAR projects
US Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt on Monday reiterated his government's commitment to assisting AIDS-hit South Africa carry out a new plan to deal with the disease. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:25:01 GMT)
Health Council to distribute $7.5 million
The Colorado Rural Health Grant Council, which was created earlier this month through an executive order by Gov. Bill Ritter, is looking for six consumer-health advocates to help distribute $7.5 million primarily to community-based organizations seeking to improve the quality and access to healthcare in rural Colorado. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:33:15 GMT)
White House Acts to Limit Health Plan for Children
The Bush administration has adopted new standards that would make it much more difficult for states to extend health coverage to children in middle-income families. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:09:28 GMT)
New guidelines for children's health
Many children who attempt to enroll in a popular children's health insurance program will have to be uninsured for at least a year before they'll be allowed to participate, the Bush administration has informed state health officials. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:15:40 GMT)
White House moves to limit health plan: report
The Bush administration has adopted new standards that would make it much more difficult for states to extend health coverage to children in middle-income families, The New York Times reported on Monday. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:13:46 GMT)
Qld Health under fire over staff complaints handling
Queensland Health has been accused of mismanaging staff complaints about doctors. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:42:35 GMT)
$2.5b earmarked for health infrastructure
The Federal Government will set up a new multi-billion dollar investment fund for health infrastructure using money from a larger than expected budget surplus. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:42:35 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2007
Title: Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2007 Category: Health News Created: 8/20/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/20/2007 (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:10:53 GMT)
Health Tip: Talking to Your Doctor About How to Lose Weight
Title: Health Tip: Talking to Your Doctor About How to Lose Weight Category: Health News Created: 8/18/2007 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/20/2007 (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:12:55 GMT)
Child Health Coverage Faces New Limits
The White House is fighting Congress's plans to expand funding of state program providing low-income children with health insurance. Now the administration has set guidelines making it harder for kids above the poverty level to get coverage. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:00:04 GMT)
Bush Administration Adds Restrictions to Children's Health Plan
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The Bush administration, fighting efforts by states and Congress to expand a popular health insurance program for children in low-income families, is making it more difficult for families to sign up. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:23:11 GMT)
For Health Info, Women Often Turn to the Web
TUESDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Women are more likely than men to search for health information on the Internet, according to researchers who analyzed four years of U.S. national survey data. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:01:13 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 21, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:01:15 GMT)
Call to health agency made too late, says mother of E. coli victim
A Calgary mother with two children who became ill with E. coli says the health region's decision to get help from the federal government about the unusually high number of cases this summer is too little too late. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:41:15 GMT)
Bush Adds Restrictions to U.S. Children's Health Plan
Aug. 21 (Bloomberg) -- The Bush administration, fighting efforts by states and Congress to expand a popular U.S. health program for children in low-income families, is making it more difficult for families to sign up. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:18:37 GMT)
Lack of Knowledge Poses Barrier to Health Insurance for Children
Nearly 30 percent of children who are eligible for the State Children?s Health Insurance Program and are not covered by private plans have yet to enroll, according to a study. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:39:29 GMT)
Many Qualified for Child Health Plan Don?t Enroll
Nearly 30 percent of children who are eligible for state sponsored health care have yet to enroll, a study says. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:09:38 GMT)
State to Fight U.S. Limits on Children’s Health Plan
The Spitzer administration will aggressively lobby against new federal rules that threaten the governor’s plans to make health care coverage universal for children in New York. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:22:11 GMT)
State health net likely to survive
Gov. Jim Doyle's proposal to make affordable health insurance available to every child in the state should be able to... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:47:03 GMT)
Veterans Critical At Health Care Hearing
Hawaii veterans lined up Tuesday to criticize the health care they have received from the federal government. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:09:02 GMT)
Family worries over Esfandiari's health
Friends and family of an Iranian-American scholar released from a notorious Iranian prison hope she'll be able to leave the country soon, but said Wednesday their most urgent concern is her physical and mental health. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:26:22 GMT)
Paper battles SA health minister
A South African newspaper is to challenge a move by a controversial minister to stop it reporting on her health. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:51:23 GMT)
Flip-Flops: Hazardous to Your Health?
Wearing flip-flops too much can cause long- and short-term health problems. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:01:52 GMT)
Australia's IBA Health Ups Bid for ISoft
Britain's iSoft Group PLC said Wednesday it was considering a sweetened takeover offer from Australia's IBA Health Ltd. as bidding for the healthcare software group heated up. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:51:05 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 22, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:01:04 GMT)
Legislating Towards Universal Health Care?
Democrats in Congress want to legislate incrementally until they have established universal or near-universal taxpayer-funded health coverage, beginning with children, says National Review Online . (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:03:51 GMT)
Study: Women Most Likely to Search Internet for Health Info
A four-year study presented recently by researchers from Rhode Island's Bryant College found that women are more likely to search the Internet for health-related issues than men. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:19:31 GMT)
Dr. Henry Gong Jr., 60; professor was a pioneer in the study of air pollution's effect on health
'All of us who breathe California's air owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Gong as one of the state's true clean air champions,' said the chairwoman of California Air Resources Board. Dr. Henry Gong Jr., a renowned Southern California physician, researcher and professor who was instrumental in obtaining a better understanding of the health effects of air pollutants and was a pioneer in the study ... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:29:42 GMT)
Britain, Germany launch third world health scheme
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Wednesday a global health campaign to target aid more effectively at the basic needs of poor countries. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:21:54 GMT)
Even a little exercise has health benefits: study
A new study shows that even low levels of weekly exercise - below currently recommended levels -- has major health benefits. In the study, 30 minutes of brisk walking three days per week was enough to drive down blood pressure and improve overall fitness in a group of healthy sedentary adults. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:53:56 GMT)
Sector Glance: Health Insurers
Shares of health insurers were mixed Wednesday, with UnitedHealth Group Inc. falling a day after two of its top executives said they are moving to other companies. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:34:17 GMT)
One of 6 New Yorkers lack health insurance: report
One of every six adult New Yorkers has no health insurance, even though nearly two-thirds of these individuals have jobs, according to a report by the city's health department released on Wednesday. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:53:16 GMT)
UN: world health depends on cooperation
With an estimated 2.1 billion airline passengers roaming the planet last year alone, infectious diseases are spreading faster than ever before, the U.N. health agency said Thursday. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:01:17 GMT)
New Rules for Kids' Health Insurance
The Bush administration has imposed new rules for the State Children's Health Insurance Program that state officials say may result in loss of coverage for thousands of kids. Congress has been working to renew the program, which is set to expire at the end of next month. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:37:41 GMT)
In New Orleans, a new model of health care
The sun's ablaze on this August morning, and the air-conditioned waiting room at St. Thomas Community Health Center, with its busy reception desk, potted plants and people waiting in cushioned chairs, is a welcome refuge from the heat. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:17:44 GMT)
As population turns grayer, health care agencies expand
Only one business -- restaurants -- created more jobs in Bergen County in the past five years than home health care, according to U.S. census figures. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:35:03 GMT)
Growing health threats demand global response: WHO
Infectious diseases are emerging faster than ever before, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned in a report on Thursday, urging closer global cooperation to tackle the growing health threat. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:04:02 GMT)
Global 'public health security' needed
More global cooperation is needed to identify and stop the spread of diseases to ensure public health security, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:44:46 GMT)
Cabinet backs South Africa's embattled health minister
South Africa's embattled health minister on Thursday got the backing of her cabinet colleagues who denounced "distasteful" media reports on her alleged drinking problem and theft conviction. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:02:56 GMT)
UN: World Health Depends on Cooperation
With an estimated 2.1 billion airline passengers roaming the planet last year alone, infectious diseases are spreading faster than ever before, the U.N. health agency said Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:42:32 GMT)
Employers Likely to Face New Health Benefit Requirements
Legislation expected to pass soon will boost coverage for mental health treatment. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:57:31 GMT)
South African health minister defiant, gets cabinet backing
South Africa's embattled health minister on Thursday rejected calls to quit over allegations of excessive drinking and of a conviction for theft as she received the backing of her cabinet colleagues. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:53:17 GMT)
Risk of "new AIDS", health threats, demands global solidarity: WHO
The World Health Organisation on Thursday warned that a new deadly infectious disease like AIDS or Ebola is bound to appear in the 21st century, in a report urging more global solidarity to tackle an expanding array of health threats. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:55:09 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 23, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:00:49 GMT)
South African health minister defiant, gets cabinet backing
South Africa's embattled health minister on Thursday rejected calls to quit over allegations of excessive drinking and of a conviction for theft as she received the backing of her cabinet colleagues. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:38:41 GMT)
Bleeds highlight Graham's ailing health
For nearly a week, evangelist Billy Graham has been confined to a hospital. Friends say his strong spirit and curiosity are intact, but he remains frail as myriad health concerns take their toll on the once globe-trotting preacher. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:37:06 GMT)
UN: global change poses new health risks
A ballooning world population, intensive farming practices and changes in sexual behavior have provided a breeding ground for an unprecedented number of emerging diseases, the U.N. health agency said Thursday. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:35:03 GMT)
Romney to Pitch a State-by-State Health Insurance Plan
Mitt Romney, an architect of Massachusetts? universal health coverage plan, is unveiling his proposal for overhauling the nation?s health care system. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:31:38 GMT)
Clinton renews push on health care
Almost 15 years ago, First Lady Hillary Clinton came to the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center to help launch the push for universal health care coverage, attempting to turn the existing health system on its head. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:36:29 GMT)
Clinton vows to improve health care
Hillary Rodham Clinton promised Thursday that as president she would improve health care quality by raising standards for providers, educating patients and requiring insurers to reward innovation. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:05:45 GMT)
Fifth statewide health-care plan emerges for uninsured
Every Colorado resident would be required to have health insurance, but the state wouldn't force employers to provide it under a plan unveiled by a blue ribbon commission Thursday. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:18:05 GMT)
Romney: States can copy Ma. health plan
Former Gov. Mitt Romney says other states can replicate Massachusetts' program of universal health care if the federal government creates an environment in which private health insurance can expand. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:30:46 GMT)
Taliban captives 'in good health'
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Nineteen South Koreans held hostage for six weeks in Afghanistan are kept on the move by their Taliban captors, but are said to be in good health, a doctor in touch with a senior commander in the insurgent group told reporters Friday. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:06:34 GMT)
UN: Global Change Poses New Health Risks
A ballooning world population, intensive farming practices and changes in sexual behavior have provided a breeding ground for an unprecedented number of emerging diseases, the U.N. health agency said Thursday. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:13:51 GMT)
Retiree health costs to rise
To control spiraling health costs, Passaic County plans to raise health insurance premiums for retirees and reduce the number of people who will be able to buy into the retirement benefits plan. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:20:14 GMT)
GM, Ford Threatened by Cerberus Divide on Health Fund (Update1)
Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- A split in the ranks of the three U.S. automakers may jeopardize efforts by General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. to save $2.5 billion in yearly health care costs. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:40:34 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 24, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:02:05 GMT)
Romney looks to states to expand health care coverage
BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- Former Gov. Mitt Romney says other states can replicate Massachusetts' program of universal health care if the federal government creates an environment in which private health insurance can expand. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:27:39 GMT)
Romney Outlines Health Care Plan
Presidential hopeful and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney says other states can replicate the state's universal health care program if the federal government creates an environment in which private health insurance can expand. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:32:51 GMT)
Romney wants tax breaks to expand U.S. health cover
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Friday unveiled his plan for overhauling the U.S. health care system with tax breaks and other incentives aimed at helping the 45 million Americans without health insurance. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:27:10 GMT)
Romney: Mass. health plan can be copied
Former Gov. Mitt Romney says other states can replicate Massachusetts' program of universal health care if the federal government creates an environment in which private health insurance can expand. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:10:52 GMT)
Clinton vows boost to US health care
Hillary Rodham Clinton promised Thursday that as president she would improve health care quality by raising standards for providers, educating patients and requiring insurers to reward innovation. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:38:57 GMT)
Romney Seeks Tax Breaks to Help Buy Health Coverage
Aug. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will propose tax breaks to help Americans pay for health insurance and incentives for states to craft their own programs to make sure everyone gets coverage. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:04:52 GMT)
Cardinal Health Recalls Drug Machine
Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling a computerized machine that holds medications used in operating rooms that the medical products and services company says can lock up and delay access to critical drugs while the machine is rebooted. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:53:02 GMT)
Celebrity Health - Jono Coleman
The BBC News website talks to broadcaster Jono Coleman about his battle with his weight and to improve his health. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:21:28 GMT)
Health Care For All In Massachusetts?
Why are so many people still uninsured in the only state with a mandatory universal health care program? Wyatt Andrews takes a look at the obstacles and how the state of Massachusetts is trying to overcome them. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:30:03 GMT)
Romney proposes health care overhaul
The nation's health care system should be overhauled through plans tailored to individual states, not through a federal government takeover, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Friday. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:43:25 GMT)
Home health aide trainers plead guilty
The former operators of two schools that trained home health aides in New York have pleaded guilty to selling hundreds of state certifications. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:59:26 GMT)
Health Tip: Dangerous Dieting
The right way to diet and lose weight is slowly, over time, and while eating a balanced diet with plenty of healthy foods, the American Heart Association says. Diets that encourage eating only one type of food or encourage rapid weight loss can be dangerous to your health. The association offers this list of the possible risks posed by fad diets: (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:12:37 GMT)
State health panel praised
U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar is so impressed with a blue ribbon panel's work on Colorado health care reform that he wants to bring its members to Washington to address the U.S. Senate. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:03:55 GMT)
Calif. Weighs Health Plans
California did not start the current wave of efforts to overhaul the American health-care system, but what happens in Sacramento over the next few weeks could have a big impact on whether the drive gains momentum -- or peters out. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:50:10 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 25, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:00:34 GMT)
Romney outlines health care plan
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney yesterday proposed a state-by-state approach to health care, saying the plan he enacted as governor was right for Massachusetts but not necessarily for the... (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:57:31 GMT)
Stiff-Arming Children?s Health
The political debate over the State Children?s Health Insurance Program sometimes leaves the impression that it is a free handout to middle-income Americans. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:24:37 GMT)
Health Department Finds More West Nile In New Mexico
DONA ANA CO., N.M. -- The New Mexico Department of Health has confirmed three more cases of West Nile virus. One of the cases includes a 51-year-old woman from Dona Ana County. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:34:52 GMT)
Health department provides dental care for children
Whitfield County residents on Medicaid and PeachCare should know that the county health department’s dental clinic will still be there for their children, say health department officials. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:44:19 GMT)
County health safety net headed back to court
SAN DIEGO ---- It looks like San Diego County's plans for how it will provide legally required health care for poor people is headed for another court challenge ---- even though California's Supreme Court said it won't discuss it. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:13:53 GMT)
Health workers announce nationwide strike
Doctors and health workers have announced nationwide protest programme demanding that the government do something to give the people some semblance of peace and security in the country. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:58:43 GMT)
A Bill Of Health That Doesn't Add Up
TAMPA - Humana, one of the nation's largest health insurers, says it has to pay about $90,000, including doctor bills, each time a member has a heart bypass operation at Brandon Regional Hospital. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:23:22 GMT)
Include health-care costs in retirement planning
With employer-sponsored retiree health insurance looking increasingly unsure for many Americans, consumers are increasingly responsible... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:18:16 GMT)
Military health program not all it should, could be
A private practice clinican reinforces the message that our troops and their families need our support and they need support in mental health. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:36:26 GMT)
FSU's mandatory health insurance may be contagious
Florida State just became the first public university in Florida to require health insurance for new students, but it may not be the last. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:52:19 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 26, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:00:47 GMT)
Fortis to set up two health cities in Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 26 (IANS) Fortis Healthcare, a Ranbaxy group firm, will set up two 'health cities' - integrated townships with hospitals and medical colleges - in Punjab with an investment of Rs.10 billion. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:41:52 GMT)
Cuba publishes Castro column amid health rumors
Cuba published on Sunday a historical essay by ailing leader Fidel Castro, whose long absence from public view has fueled speculation about his health among Cuban exiles in Miami. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:53:23 GMT)
Cuba publishes Castro column amid health rumours
HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba published on Sunday a historical essay by ailing leader Fidel Castro, whose long absence from public view has fuelled speculation about his health among Cuban exiles in Miami. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:54:34 GMT)
Health department launches volunteer health professionals program
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) today announced the launch of the Kentucky Health Emergency Listing of Professionals for Surge (K HELPS) program, a state-based system to register medical professionals interested in volunteering to offer assistance during public health emergencies or disasters. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:59:54 GMT)
Cuba publishes Castro column amid health rumors
Cuba published on Sunday a historical essay by ailing leader Fidel Castro, whose long absence from public view has fueled speculation about his health among Cuban exiles in Miami. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:24:16 GMT)
Fresh criticism of South Africa's embattled health minister
South Africa's embattled health minister faced a fresh barrage of criticism Sunday over her mistreatment of staff after this week refusing to quit amid allegations of drinking and theft. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:12:01 GMT)
IBA Health Reports 50% Increase In Full Year Profit
Sydney, Australia, Aug 27, 2007 - (ACN Newswire) - IBA Health Limited (ASX: IBA)(PNK: IBATF) - Australia's largest listed eHealth company, today announced a profit after tax (after minorities) of $22.9 million for the year to 30 June 2007, up 50 per cent from FY2006. Revenue increased by 26% per cent to $74.7 million. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:37:00 GMT)
UPDATE 1-Ramsay Health year profit rises 22 percent
SYDNEY, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Ramsay Health Care Ltd RHC.AX, Australia's biggest private hospital operator, reported a 22 percent rise in full-year profit on Monday, boosted by improved margins, and said it saw low double digit growth in 2008. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:40:34 GMT)
As population turns grayer, health care agencies expand
Only one business -- restaurants -- created more jobs in Bergen County in the past five years than home health care, according to U.S. census figures. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:58:26 GMT)
Health care IT vendors can apply for certification
For the first time, vendors of inpatient electronic health record systems this month can seek government certification. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:12:17 GMT)
New health plan cuts costs, and providers
Medica is introducing a low-cost health care plan that targets small to mid-size companies grappling with containing health care costs. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:21:00 GMT)
Gripes over new health law prove a ratings booster
As Ellen Kagan sees it, uninsured residents are not exactly fans of Massachusetts' new health insurance law. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:22:00 GMT)
Health care construction hotbed
Since the 1980s, construction of health care facilities has boomed, with the replacement of aging hospitals and construction of new ones to accommodate the aging population. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:30:23 GMT)
Auto industry health care negotiations threatened by Chrysler
GM and Ford want to cut costs by transferring retiree health benefits to a union-run fund. But Chrysler, now owned by Cerberus Capital Management, has different priorities, according to people with knowledge of the situation. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:58:53 GMT)
Prayer, then health answers
Medicare programs are often a tangled bureaucratic web for recipients, so federal health officials stopped in Fresno on Sunday morning to answer questions. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:36:26 GMT)
Chemung County Health Center restored
The Chemung County Health Department has completed its move back to the county Health Center, health officials announced today. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:13:27 GMT)
Greed creates need for universal health care
The current bill for American health care is said to be over $2 trillion. It is projected to be over $4 trillion in another decade. At present, over 47 million people in this country are without health insurance, primarily because of the high cost. Our hospitals now resemble five-star hotels. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:15:37 GMT)
USF Health opens South Tampa center
USF Health has opened the South Tampa Center for Advanced Healthcare, an outpatient center and medical office building at Tampa General Hospital. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:38:35 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 27, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:02:15 GMT)
Employers Must Promote Healthy Lifestyles For Workers To Lower Costs, Health Officials Say
Employers must promote good public policy, healthy lifestyles among workers and must understand determinants of health to reduce health care costs, Louisiana health officials said on Tuesday, the Baton Rouge Advocate reports. [click link for full article] (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:12:30 GMT)
700,000 New York Workers Lack Health Insurance With Young Adults, Men And Hispanics Topping The List
Having a job is not necessarily a passport to health insurance in New York City. One million New Yorkers -- some 17% of the adult population -- lacked coverage in 2005, according to a new Health Department report, and 700,000 of them were employed. The complete report, Health Care Access among Adults in New York City, is available online at http://www.nyc. [click link for full article] (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:12:40 GMT)
Bill Clinton defends health care effort
Former President Clinton defends his administration's attempt to reshape the nation's health care system in a new book, saying the effort "was killed by politics, not the plan's particulars." (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:18:51 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Lunar eclipse visible Tuesday.... Massive cull ordered after HSN1 found.... WTC rescuers develop asthma after 9/11.... Roman footprint found in ancient city.... SUVs cited in air pollution study.... Health/Science news from UPI. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:59:10 GMT)
NY may sue federal govt over kids health care
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer on Monday threatened to sue the federal government on charges that new regulations on children's health insurance violate an existing program that covers children from lower-income families. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:06:49 GMT)
'Junk sleep' damaging teen health
Too many teenagers are getting too little "good" sleep which is harmful to their health, warn researchers. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:25:06 GMT)
Epidemic obesity hurting US health, economy: report
Two-thirds of US adults and some 25 million children are obese or overweight, and the fatness of the land is harming Americans' health and threatening US competitiveness, a report published Monday showed. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:38:35 GMT)
Health Officials Urge Residents To Prevent Mosquitoes
The state Department of Health on Monday urged Hawaii residents to take steps to control mosquitoes. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:43:09 GMT)
Hungarians Bribing Doctors, Hospitals Increases Health Spending
Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- For Magdolna Vincze, free health care was never so expensive. When giving birth to her second son in 2004, her payroll contributions into the state insurance system weren't enough to guarantee the medical care she needed, she said. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:36 GMT)
Spitzer Talks of Suing to Expand Health Plan
The governor reacted harshly to federal restrictions which would make it effectively impossible for him to make health coverage virtually universal for children in the state. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:52:35 GMT)
Edwards knocks Clinton for taking money from health care lobby
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) -- John Edwards and Hillary Rodham Clinton tussled over accepting campaign contributions from powerful health care groups Monday at a forum on cancer that attracted four Democratic hopefuls. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:54:42 GMT)
"Junk sleep" damaging teenagers' health
British teenagers are damaging their health by not getting enough sleep because they are distracted by electronic gadgets in their bedrooms, according to a survey on Tuesday. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:36:36 GMT)
South Africa's health department recalls 20 million condoms
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (Reuters) -- South Africa's health department said Tuesday it has recalled 20 million potentially defective condoms approved by an official accused of taking bribes from a manufacturer. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:35:12 GMT)
Genomic Health Director Buys Shares
A director of gene-based diagnostic test maker Genomic Health Inc. bought 5,350 shares of stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:26:57 GMT)
Americans Without Health Benefits Rose to 47 Million (Update1)
Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The number of people living in the U.S. without medical insurance rose 5 percent to a record 47 million in 2006 as health-care costs climbed. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:00:11 GMT)
Motion to dismiss health minister
Jersey's chief minister formally lodges a proposal to dismiss Health Minister Stuart Syvret from his post. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:51:46 GMT)
Americans Without Health Benefits Rose to 47 Million (Update2)
Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The number of people in the U.S. without medical insurance rose 5 percent to a record 47 million in 2006, adding to the national debate over how to provide health coverage for everyone. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:59:52 GMT)
Health Highlights: Aug. 28, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:01:33 GMT)
Census: 47M had no health insurance in '06
Continuing its slide, the percentage of people with job-based health insurance dropped again last year, helping drive up the percentage of uninsured people nationwide to 15.8%, the highest level since 1998. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:09:44 GMT)
Women top men as seekers of online health info
Women are much more likely than men to search the Internet for information on health, according to research conducted by two professors from Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:06:48 GMT)
CORRECTED: Poverty rate down, fewer have health insurance
The U.S. poverty rate declined for the first time this decade but more people are living without health insurance and the bulk of the nation's poor are children, government data released on Tuesday showed. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:09:13 GMT)
NY may sue federal government over kids health care
New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer on Monday threatened to sue the federal government on charges that new regulations on children's health insurance violate an existing program that covers children from lower-income families. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:48:59 GMT)
Poverty rate down but fewer have health insurance
The U.S. poverty rate fell for the first time this decade but more people are living without health insurance and the bulk of the nation's poor are children, government data released on Tuesday showed. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:59:13 GMT)
Record Number of Americans Lack Health Insurance
TUESDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- A record number of Americans are without health insurance, according to new U.S. Census Bureau statistics released Tuesday. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:51:48 GMT)
$1.5B Medco Health deal for PolyMedica
Medco Health Solutions Inc., the country's largest prescription benefit manager, said Tuesday it will pay $1.5 billion in cash for PolyMedica Corp., long the largest U.S. supplier of diabetes treatment products. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:52:56 GMT)
South Dakota Senator’s Health Rebound Takes Him Home — and Back on Campaign Trail
South Dakota Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson, who suffered a near-fatal brain hemorrhage, has publicly declared for the first time that he will run next year for a third Senate term — a statement that coincided with his first return to his home state since his sudden health crisis in December. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:45:21 GMT)
A Sobering Census Report: Bleak Findings on Health Insurance
A large increase in the number of Americans who lack health insurance ought to send a strong message to Washington: action is needed to reverse this trend. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:39:38 GMT)
New urgency for helping 47 million with no health insurance
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The decline in the reach of employer-sponsored health insurance continued last year, with children and minorities among those hardest hit, according to new government data. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:49:56 GMT)
Finalists named for TBBJ's 'Health Care Heroes'
Judges have selected 33 individuals that are going above and beyond in the health care industry. They are the 2007 finalists in the newspaper's annual "Health Care Heroes" awards. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:39:48 GMT)
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