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Hispanic health fair Saturday
Centro Latino will host the Kentucky Bi-National Health fair Saturday, despite protests from some who claim the event could provide free care to Hispanics who violate immigration laws. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:11:45 GMT)
Mayor Bloomberg receives prestigious Harvard health award
He may have earned the ire of cigarette smokers and fast-food junkies, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg's prized health initiatives won the highest honor from the Harvard School of Public Health on Sunday. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:44:56 GMT)
Hillary Clinton Readies for New Health Care Fight
Democratic presidential candidate says she's prepared to 'return to the lion's den' to get the health care reforms she first proposed while first lady. (Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:48:16 GMT)
GOP Govs Discuss Health Care at Retreat
Republicans have not been known as the party of health care, but to make headway in the next election they need to embrace what is fast emerging as the top domestic issue for many Americans. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:28:00 GMT)
GOP Govs discuss health care at retreat
Republicans have not been known as the party of health care, but to make headway in the next election they need to embrace what is fast emerging as the top domestic issue for many Americans. That was a key message at a Republican governor's retreat Sunday in eastern Georgia. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:28:50 GMT)
GOP Govs discuss health care at retreat
Republicans have not been known as the party of health care, but to make headway in the next election they need to embrace what is fast emerging as the top domestic issue for many Americans. That was a key message at a Republican governor's retreat Sunday in eastern Georgia. On the agenda at the Republican Governors Association retreat at Lake Oconee were initiatives to drive down health care ... (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:42:31 GMT)
Health secretary to chair review
Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon is set to chair an annual review meeting for NHS Forth Valley. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:57:25 GMT)
Hutchison votes for children's health insurance bill
Move could help with gubernatorial run, analysts say. WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas consistently voted for a children's health insurance bill President Bush opposed. But only after voting for a bill GOP leaders favored. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:00:48 GMT)
Tas govt freezes hospital health reforms
Health reforms at a Tasmanian hospital will be put on hold until after the federal election despite angry community protests. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:06:14 GMT)
Gingrich's causes — and health group clients — can be profitable
Newt Gingrich took the microphone and got straight to his point: "Paper kills." With that, the former House speaker and Georgia congressman launched into an eight-minute lecture on the benefits of electronic medication prescriptions. Not just the benefits so much as the necessity, the urgency of taking this step toward what he called "a 21st century intelligent health system." "It is a clear ... (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:14:10 GMT)
Execs tout universal health coverage
A group that includes executives from some of the country's largest corporations, including chief executives of Manpower and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., has concluded that the system of providing health insurance through employers i... (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:49:42 GMT)
Consultation over new health plan
People in Liverpool are being asked for their views on a new £100m health strategy for the city. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:54:32 GMT)
Short people rate worse on health
Short people complain of poorer mental and physical health than those of average height, a study reveals. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:16:12 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: IMS Health Upgraded
An analyst upgraded shares of IMS Health Inc. on Monday, due to a sharply lower stock price and his expectation of a large buyback. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:39:05 GMT)
HealthPartners study: Consumer could save on health costs
Results from a study released today by HealthPartners shows that people using health savings and health reimbursement accounts could save money on medical costs. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:09:35 GMT)
Spreading information improves delivery of health, social services in rural India
Providing a structured informational program about entitled health and social services to resource-poor rural villagers in India improved the delivery of these services to the people who may need them, according to a study in the October 24/31 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on poverty and human development. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:16:35 GMT)
Health center shapes the lives of small fry and mothers-to-be
COSHOCTON - As the project director of the Maternal and Child Health Center, Geneva Martin does her utmost to ensure the health and well-being of children and pregnant women. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:17:04 GMT)
Centene names Eggert EVP of health plans
Centene Corp. hired Mark Eggert for the newly created position of executive vice president, health plans effective Nov. 14, the company said Monday. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 14:36:30 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 22, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:59:24 GMT)
County issues health alert due to smoky air
The Los Angeles County Health Officer is issuing a health alert due to the smoke and associated air pollution from fires in Malibu Canyon, Canyon Country, and the Santa Clarita area. Smoke from these fires includes small particles and gases that can cause health problems. "Despite significant efforts toward fire containment, air quality in some parts of the County is being adversely affected by ... (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:37:51 GMT)
Health Officials Study Pa. Waste Dump
Health Officials Study Pa. Toxic Waste Dump for Possible Link to Rare Blood Disease (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:06:58 GMT)
Canadian Parliamentarians' attitudes toward health research
Over the past 8 years, health research has been an important but declining priority for the federal government. Although most federal research programs receive multi-year funding, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) receives annual funding from the federal government. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:33:50 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
NASA: Weather looks OK for Tuesday launch … Genes in severe form of arthritis are ID'd … FDA revises Cialis, Levitra, Viagra labels … MIT gets $20M for mental illness research … Health/Science news from UPI. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:56:41 GMT)
Doctor gets 16 years for health insurance fraud
A federal judge today sentenced a Detroit doctor to more than 16 years in prison for health care fraud, saying crimes like his are making health insurance unaffordable and threatening the viability of major employers such as the automotive industry. (Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:32:03 GMT)
Red Bank mayor says he'll give up health benefits from borough
Mayor Pasquale "Pat'' Menna will give up his borough-sponsored health benefits and wants to change policy so future mayors will be barred from taking the benefit. Menna announced today that he will seek elimination of health insurance coverage for himself and future mayors. "I'd been saying I'd give them up,'' Menna said, adding that he's asked the borough attorney to investigate amending the ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:25:32 GMT)
Md. Mom Aids Bid For Health Coverage
A Maryland family caught in the partisan crossfire over a children's health-care bill in Congress is now stepping back into the divisive debate, advocating this time for state legislation that would expand coverage for adults. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:46:01 GMT)
New Olathe hub advancing region's animal health economy
The new 92-acre research hub in Olathe is making key advances toward stimulating the region's animal health economy. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:17:41 GMT)
Health warnings issued because of smoke
Tiny particles of soot can worsen pre-existing medical conditions such as lung disease, emphysema, asthma and heart disease, officials say. Health officials today urged the young, the elderly and those with breathing difficulties to remain indoors as Southern California's wildfires continued to pollute the air with smoke, gas and dust. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:30:04 GMT)
Premier stands by his busy Health Minister
The Tasmanian Premier won't say if he'll split the Health and Human Services department to ease the burden on his minister who's been under a barrage of criticism. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:37:46 GMT)
Start of a revolution in health care
FOR MOST of the American public, Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt is best defined by his role defending President Bush's controversial veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:47:52 GMT)
NJ health company to get naming rights to Jets' new HQs
The New York Jets today will announce a naming rights deal with a New Jersey health care system for the team's new headquarters and practice facility, team officials said. The campus under construction in Florham Park will be called the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center, named for the nonprofit health care system that includes Overlook Hospital in Summit and Morristown Memorial Hospital. The ... (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:55:40 GMT)
Biden Unveils Health Care Plan
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday released a plan that would provide all children and adults access to health coverage, but stops short of mandating universal coverage. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:01:06 GMT)
Wellsphere, Stanford offer online health site at school
Wellsphere Inc. said on Tuesday that Stanford University is offering its online health community services to its 30,000 students, faculty and staff. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:04:57 GMT)
Alternative Health Approaches says fulfilled FDA request
10/23/2007 - Alternative Health Approaches says it has complied with FDA's requests following a September warning letter concerning the alleged marketing of its products as drugs. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:18:50 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 23, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:00:19 GMT)
Biden unveils health care plan
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday released a plan that would expand access to health coverage for all children and adults, but stops short of mandating universal coverage. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:00:28 GMT)
Study links income, health
New Zealand's transformation into a lean and competitive economy could be at the cost of the health of Kiwis when they should be in the prime of their life. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:10:20 GMT)
Smoke a serious health threat as wildfires spread
The scenes from the California wildfires are horrifying enough, with windblown walls of flames destroying homes and building in their path, but health experts say the smoke can be even more dangerous. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:19:53 GMT)
Biden unveils health care plan
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday called for expanding access to health coverage for all children and adults, but stopped short of mandating universal coverage. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:12:04 GMT)
US edits climate change health testimony
The White House severely edited congressional testimony given Tuesday by the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the impact of climate change on health, removing specific scientific references to potential health risks, according to two sources familiar with the documents. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:38:24 GMT)
Biden Unveils Health Care Plan
Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. of Delaware unveiled a health care plan Tuesday that he said would provide health insurance for all children, provide more coverage options for adults and focus on disease prevention and modernizing the nation’s health care system. (Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:48:37 GMT)
Listening to the Surrogate Candidates’ Health Care Debate
Five Democratic presidential health care advisors sitting cheek by jowl on a rostrum at a Washington forum Tuesday mainly kept their elbows pinned to their sides, and, for the most part, only jabbed over which of their bosses plays best with others. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:03:35 GMT)
Senate passes health funds that Bush opposes
The Senate on Tuesday ignored a veto threat and easily passed legislation that would spend more than President George W. Bush wants this year for social programs including health care, education and job training. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:52:24 GMT)
Democrats unyielding on health plan cost
House Democrats, convinced that President Bush blundered by vetoing an expansion of a children's health care program, plan to approve a very similar bill this week even as the administration offered new concessions Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:56 GMT)
Children's Health Yields to the Senators From Pork
The United States Senate yesterday was confronted with a stark choice: health care for children, or pet projects for lawmakers' home states. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:58 GMT)
Higher health-care costs are forcing Americans to change behavior
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Concerned about affordability and feeling the financial sting of higher cost-sharing in their health plans, more Americans are changing their personal health behavior in ways that are likely both good and bad, according to a new study. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:06:07 GMT)
Democrats unyielding on health plan cost
House Democrats, convinced that President Bush blundered by vetoing an expansion of a children's health care program, plan to approve a very similar bill this week even as the administration offered new concessions Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:36:57 GMT)
Case's Revolution Health to Lay Off 60 Workers in Restructuring
Revolution Health Group will lay off 60 employees starting this week as part of a broad restructuring at the health-care business launched two years ago by AOL founder Steve Case, the company said yesterday. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 06:39:42 GMT)
Teenagers offered health advice
A mobile health service will travel around Lincolnshire to offer advice to young people. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:53:06 GMT)
Local Health Departments Say No MRSA Epidemic Exists
Despite a ripple of panic and rampant rumors, no Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) epidemic exists in Miami-Dade or Broward Counties, according to local health departments. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:31:24 GMT)
Almost Family to buy Florida home health agency
Almost Family Inc., a provider of home health nursing services, has agreed to buy Largo, Fla.-based Quality of Life Holdings Inc. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:42:35 GMT)
Researchers study potential health benefits of natural chemicals in muscadine grape seeds
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Could some of the natural chemicals found in plants be powerful enough to improve cardiovascular health" Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are conducting the first-ever clinical study to evaluate the potential cardiovascular health effects of Nature’s Pearl Muscadine Grape Seed Supplement. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:00:02 GMT)
Is a Firefighter's Health Up in Smoke?
Firefighters battling the California wildfires may risk their long-term health. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:49:58 GMT)
DOD, VA still working on sharing e-health records
The U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs still aren't able to share complete electronic health records of military members and veterans despite working on a project for nine years, employees of the two agencies told a congressional committee Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:26:31 GMT)
NKY Health Dept: Throw Out Rubber Ducks We Gave You
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is asking residents to throw out any rubber ducks that they may have received from the health department itself over the summer and fall due to concerns about lead paint. "Although the level of lead in the paint on the ducks falls within acceptable levels set by the federal government, the level of lead in the beak of the ducks measured right at the ... (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:49:04 GMT)
Mass. Plan Eyes Health Care Costs
Health insurance companies would have to explain at public hearings any annual premium increase above 7 percent under a plan to control health care costs that was proposed Wednesday by Senate President Therese Murray. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:45:36 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Discovery crew prepares for ISS docking … New ovarian cancer therapy is developed … St. Bernard breed: Argument for evolution … Heat imaging may aid sleep apnea diagnosis ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:56:15 GMT)
Democrats Have Advantage on Health, Boosting Clinton, Poll Says
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats enjoy a big political advantage over Republicans on health care, a year before a U.S. election in which it's going to be a major issue. (Wed, 24 Oct 2007 23:20:53 GMT)
House targets veto on children's health bill again
Congressional Democrats, having made modest changes to a children's health bill that President Bush vetoed, plan to bring the issue to another vote Thursday in hopes of scoring a win on a top domestic issue. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:38:51 GMT)
House to Vote on New Version of Child Health Bill
Democrats hope to win over more Republicans with revisions that would tighten eligibility for the State Children?s Health Insurance Program. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:40:39 GMT)
Child Health Psychologists Need To Promote Adult Disease Prevention
Many of the lifestyle habits that children and adolescents develop -- eating a diet high in fat and low in fruits and vegetables, being physically inactive or sedentary, and experimenting with tobacco and alcohol use -- can have a major impact on their health later in life. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:09:48 GMT)
Health agency hub on way
Though years overdue and millions over budget, a new headquarters for the Palm Beach County Health Department will finally begin to rise across the street from the Tri-Rail station. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:29:27 GMT)
House to Test New Kids' Health Bill
House members are about to learn whether some nips and tucks to a children's health bill will be enough to secure a veto-proof margin against a White House that wants major surgery (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:19:06 GMT)
GOP cries foul on timing of children's health vote
House Republicans are fuming over Democrats' decision to hold the next vote on the State Children's Health Insurance Program on Thursday -- when many Republicans will be in California as President Bush tours areas hit by wildfires. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:22:32 GMT)
House to Vote on Revised Version of Vetoed Kids' Health Measure
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- House Democrats will seek a vote today on a revised version of the legislation expanding a U.S. children's health program that President George W. Bush vetoed. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:11:27 GMT)
UConn Health Debating Ban on Gifts
The University of Connecticut Health Center is joining the national debate on whether to ban staff and students from taking gifts from drug company and other industry representatives. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:59:35 GMT)
Bush will veto children's health bill in US House
President George W. Bush will veto legislation being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives on children's health insurance if significant changes are not made, the White House said on Thursday. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:59:49 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:01:01 GMT)
Dems seek new kids' health bill vote
House Democrats pressed for a vote Thursday on a revised children's health proposal despite President Bush's renewed veto threat and Republicans' warnings that the changes may not attract more supporters. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:07:32 GMT)
Bush renews veto threat on kids' health insurance
House Democrats pressed for a vote today on a revised children's health proposal despite President Bush's renewed veto threat and Republicans' warnings that the changes may not attract more supporters. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:12:35 GMT)
Single-Payer Health System Only Solution to Health Care Crisis, Kucinich Says
As the sole Democratic presidential candidate advocating a nationalized health coverage system, Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich of Ohio underscored his progressive credentials on Thursday by arguing the only solution for the country’s health care crisis is to have the government be the only payer of health care services. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:53:18 GMT)
House OKs health bill Bush plans to veto
The House passed a revised children's health proposal Thursday, but not by the two-thirds margin that supporters will need if President Bush vetoes the measure as promised. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:28:35 GMT)
House Passes Kids' Health Plan After New Veto Threat
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The House passed revised legislation to expand a U.S. children's health insurance program, hours after President George W. Bush said he would veto the measure again. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 21:38:06 GMT)
House Fails to Overcome Veto on Health Bill Vote
The House this afternoon passed a bill to provide health insurance for 10 million children, but not by a margin large enough to override a promised veto. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:10:39 GMT)
O'Malley Health Plan Would Cover Some Poor Residents
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) and legislative leaders unveiled a plan this morning to extend health insurance to 100,000 poor adults and to help small businesses offer coverage to their employees. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:37:07 GMT)
House defies Bush, backs new kids health bill
The U.S. Congress and President George W. Bush headed for a fresh showdown over children's health care on Thursday after the House of Representatives approved a new bill expanding a popular insurance program despite a White House veto threat. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:43:34 GMT)
House Passes Kids' Health Plan After New Veto Threat
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- The House passed revised legislation to expand a U.S. children's health insurance program, hours after President George W. Bush warned he would veto the measure again. (Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:40:14 GMT)
Health Officials Say Student Who Died Had Drug-Resistant Staph Infection
Health officials said the student had become infected with a virulent, drug-resistant strain of bacteria that is primarily spread in hospitals but that in recent years has surfaced increasingly in nonhospital settings. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:10:59 GMT)
Clients Aided Health Fraud, State Alleges
A broadening investigation into Medicaid fraud in New York State’s home health care industry is bringing to light an ever wider web of fraud. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:22:58 GMT)
Conflict deepens over kids' health bill
In a deepening conflict with the White House, Democrats pushed a revised children's health bill through the House on Thursday but lacked the votes to overcome a threatened second straight veto by President Bush. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:25:07 GMT)
Conflict deepens over kids' health bill
In a deepening conflict with the White House, Democrats pushed a revised children's health bill through the House on Thursday but lacked the votes to overcome a threatened second straight veto by President Bush. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 07:32:26 GMT)
Fight over child health care persists
The Senate is the next stop for legislation to expand children's health coverage, revised by Democrats but rejected by President Bush as little changed from their earlier offering. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:18:56 GMT)
Coventry Health posts higher profit
Insurer Coventry Health Care Inc said on Friday that third-quarter profit increased as premiums rose. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:21:27 GMT)
Coventry Health profit rises 14 percent
Insurer Coventry Health Care Inc on Friday posted a 14 percent increase in third-quarter profit, in line with Wall Street's target, as membership grew in its Medicare plans for the elderly. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:24:59 GMT)
Health officials: Student who died had staph infection
New York City health officials said on Thursday that a Brooklyn middle school student who died on Oct. 14 had become infected with a virulent, drug-resistant strain of bacteria that is primarily spread in hospitals but that in recent years has surfaced increasingly in schools, gyms and other nonhospital settings. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:11:13 GMT)
Health Management profit off as bad debt rises
Health Management Associates , which operates 59 hospitals in the United States, reported a 59 percent drop in its third-quarter profit on Friday after an increase in uninsured patients and mounting unpaid bills for its services. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:11:19 GMT)
Democrats Have Advantage on Health, Boosting Clinton, Poll Says
Oct. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Democrats enjoy a big political advantage over Republicans on health care, a year before a U.S. election in which it's going to be a major issue. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:22:08 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 26, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:20 GMT)
Bush says he'll veto health bill again
President Bush accused Democratic lawmakers on Friday of wasting time by passing legislation to expand children's health coverage, knowing that he would veto it again. At the same time, he criticized Congress for failing to approve spending bills to keep the government running. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:36:13 GMT)
Advocates: Gov't needs to push harder for e-health
The U.S. government needs to step up its push for electronic health records because they are not being adopted quickly enough, a group of health advocates said Friday. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:35:33 GMT)
Bush says he'll veto health bill again
President Bush accused Democratic lawmakers on Friday of wasting time by passing legislation to expand children's health coverage, knowing that he would veto it again. At the same time, he criticized Congress for failing to approve spending bills to keep the government running. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:26:55 GMT)
Burmese head to Thailand for health care
They travel for days though checkpoints, across dangerous roads and past Myanmar's bribe-hungry soldiers to make it to the Thai border. They're not refugees fleeing the junta — they simply want to see a doctor. Myanmar has one of the world's worst health care systems, with tens of thousands dying each year from malaria, tuberculosis, AIDS, dysentery, diarrhea and a litany of other illnesses. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:00:48 GMT)
Coventry Health Falls on 2007 Guidance
Shares of Coventry Health Care Inc. fell sharply Friday after the managed health care services provider raised its 2007 earnings guidance below Wall Street estimates, amid inline third-quarter results. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:26:51 GMT)
Extra protection for health staff
Scottish ministers will unveil plans to give health workers more protection against attacks in communities. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:58:15 GMT)
Lawmakers Question Funding Of Richardson's Health Plan
A day after Gov. Bill Richardson unveiled his new health care plan for New Mexicans, state lawmakers want to know what the price tag is before agreeing to get on board. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:57:00 GMT)
House leaders hope to rescue health bill
Having failed to add a single Republican vote in their latest bid for a veto-proof margin on a children's health bill, chastened House Democrats are trying a humbler tack: talking directly with the lawmakers whose support they need. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:02:55 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 27, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 13:00:23 GMT)
House leaders hope to rescue health bill
Having failed to add a single Republican vote in their latest bid for a veto-proof margin on a children's health bill, chastened House Democrats are trying a humbler tack: talking directly with the lawmakers whose support they need. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:41:01 GMT)
House leaders hope to rescue health bill
By CHARLES BABINGTON Having failed to add a single Republican vote in their latest bid for a veto-proof margin on a children's health bill, chastened House Democrats are trying a humbler tack: talking directly with the lawmakers whose support they need. Democratic leaders are scheduled to meet Monday with a handful of Republicans seen as crucial to deciding whether more changes to the bill will ... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:06:19 GMT)
Torinus: New health bill may meet same fate as 1st
The initiative for a single-payer, government-run health care system in Wisconsin suffered what could be fatal hits as the state budget shaped up and as the presidential campaign ground on. Healthy Wisconsin, the single-payer legislat... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:49:22 GMT)
Dean Lashes Out at GOP Over Health Plan
WASHINGTON -- Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean on Saturday criticized Republicans in Congress for not supporting legislation to expand a popular children's health care program. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:15:10 GMT)
Pastors aim to promote holistic health
At a recent conference on health in North Carolina, the Rev. Ellin Dize had the chance to watch the sunrise. "Seeing the sun come up and shine across the water is just magnificent," said Dize, pastor of Stone Chapel United Methodist Church in New Windsor. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:19:27 GMT)
House Leaders Hope To Rescue Health Bill
Having failed to add a single Republican vote in their latest bid for a veto-proof margin on a children's health bill, Democratic leaders are scheduled to meet Monday with a handful of Republicans seen as crucial to deciding whether more changes to the bill will give backers the all-important two-thirds majority that eludes them. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:11:41 GMT)
The quest for health and happiness
Health care takes an increasing amount of public attention, including issues such as access to health insurance, new medical technologies that promise cures and the management of pathologies. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:29:54 GMT)
Online health care network opens in Marion
The Southern MARION - A new online health care network for Southern Illinois - siHealth.net - has opened in Marion. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:36:42 GMT)
Methadone deaths vex N.C. health department
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating 13 patient deaths this year and three from late last year involving McLeod Addictive Disease Center. The probe comes as the state tries to combat a growing number of deaths involving methadone, a drug traditionally used to help heroin addicts but increasingly prescribed as a painkiller. In 2004, North Carolina's 245 ... (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:37:07 GMT)
Dean lashes out at GOP over health plan
Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean on Saturday criticized Republicans in Congress for not supporting legislation to expand a popular children's health care program. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:54:22 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 28, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:00:20 GMT)
Online Health Records Urged
The U.S. government needs to step up its push for electronic health records because they are not being adopted quickly enough, a group of health advocates said Friday. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Health care law leaving kids paying more money
BOSTON -- Renewed focus on state health care sparked by a new law aimed at making health insurance more accessible statewide jacked up the cost of insurance for some kids. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:26:57 GMT)
Asia-Pacific meet on sexual health from Monday
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (IANS) More than 1,400 delegates from the Asia-Pacific region will discuss new frontiers in sexual reproductive health and rights at a three-day conference beginning here Monday. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:02:45 GMT)
Vetoed health insurance program goes too far
Last week the House of Representatives voted to sustain the President's veto of House Resolution 976, the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act. This flawed legislation should have reauthorized the vital State Children's Health Insurance Program by ensuring that all eligible low-income children are enrolled in the program. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:25:53 GMT)
Sidney Health Center building for community
The remodeling project at Sidney Health Center is coming along nicely, but it's a little behind the scheduled timetable, Brian McGinnis, Sidney Health Center board of directors president, said during Wednesday's annual meeting. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:55:42 GMT)
Health on the pulpit for Pacific parishioners
Divine intervention could be the latest tool being employed to battle serious health problems amongst Pacific Island people. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:24:31 GMT)
Health industry, consumers both need to make changes
The U.S. is fast headed for a financial train wreck unless rapidly rising health care costs are reined in, said a representative from a leading health insurer. But the crash can be averted if Americans act now to get more exercise, improve their diets and simply pay more attention to their health. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:30:40 GMT)
Splurge on health care needs before flex accounts expire
NEW YORK (Dow Jones/AP) — If you're among the one in five Americans working for a large employer who has socked away dollars in a health care flexible spending account, now could be the time to go out and splurge. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:42:19 GMT)
Healthscope Releases Prospectus for Issue of Shares to Symbion Health (HSP.AX, 00775302, 20071029)
Healthscope released a Prospectus for issue of shares to Symbion Health. On 8 October 2007, Healthscope entered into the Diagnostics Transaction Implementation Deed with Symbion Health in relation to the proposed acquisition by Healthscope of the Symbion Health Group's Diagnostics Businesses by way of acquisition of all of the shares in SH Holdings. The consideration to be provided by ... (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:20:00 GMT)
Nutt optimistic about QB's health after win
One day after Arkansas routed Florida International, coach Houston Nutt addressed the Razorbacks' most immediate concern - the health of quarterback Casey Dick. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:23:21 GMT)
Health Sector Puts Its Money on Democrats
In a reversal from past election cycles, Democratic candidates for president are outpacing Republicans in donations from the health care industry. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:55:39 GMT)
$1.9m boost for rural health facilities
Four regional health facilities have been granted funding under a $1.9 million New South Wales Government program. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:21:52 GMT)
Health care: Bureau trying PEER plan
Carol Purkins advised a handful of residents at the Beverly Living Center in Westminster that they should insist on good health care. “That is your right,” Purkins said. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:31:06 GMT)
Pastors aim to promote holistic health
At a recent conference on health in North Carolina, the Rev. Ellin Dize had the chance to watch the sunrise. "Seeing the sun come up and shine across the water is just magnificent," said Dize, pastor of Stone Chapel United Methodist Church in New Windsor. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:38:17 GMT)
Nation’s only health insurance co-op for farmers helps cut costs
MILWAUKEE — Connie Marsh no longer worries about her health insurance as she milks the dairy cows on her family farm. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:07:29 GMT)
Olmert has health problem, convenes media: source
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert convened a surprise news conference for noon (1000 GMT) on Monday and a political source said it would address Olmert's health. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:38:17 GMT)
Israel PM to make statement on his health
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will hold a hastily arranged news conference on Monday to make an announcement about a recently diagnosed personal health problem, local media reported. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:39:00 GMT)
Olmert has health problem, to stay in office: radio
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called a surprise news conference for noon (6:00 a.m. EDT) on Monday to address a health problem but public broadcaster Israel Radio said Olmert would not step down. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:47:28 GMT)
Political Calculations Imperil Children's Health Bill
Three times this year, the House has passed a children’s health insurance bill; the latest version is likely headed for passage in the Senate this week. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:08:33 GMT)
Comic diet carries health warning
Health experts criticise a cookbook featuring the favourite dishes of comic strip favourite Maw Broon. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:09:16 GMT)
Compromises sought on kids' health bill
President Bush and other critics of a $35 billion spending increase for children's health insurance say they'll support expanding coverage to families of four making as much as $62,000 a year, but they want to limit states' ability to go beyond that level. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:46:03 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 29, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:00:16 GMT)
UN poverty goals on health out of reach, WHO says
The world is likely to fail to meet the United Nation's Millennium Development Goals related to health, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday at a global forum on health research for poor nations. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:05:18 GMT)
Work starts on new health centre
Building work at the site of a new £4.5m health centre in Goole gets under way. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:38:12 GMT)
Cardinal Health Shares Rise on Upgrade
Shares of Cardinal Health Inc. rose Monday after a Credit Suisse analyst upgraded the drug and medical supplies distributor, citing the potential benefit from upcoming generic drug launches. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:55:22 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
New vaccine might protect against cancer … Melting ice prompts navigation warning … New causes of neurodegeneration are found … Origin of Earth's atmosphere discovered ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:56:06 GMT)
Universal Health 3Q Profit Falls
Hospital operator Universal Health Services Inc. said Monday profit fell sharply in its third quarter, compared with a year-ago period boosted by a hefty gain from insurance recoveries. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:54:41 GMT)
Compromises sought on kids' health bill
President Bush and other critics of a $35 billion spending increase for children's health insurance say they'll support expanding coverage to families of four making as much as $62,000 a year, but they want to limit states' ability to go beyond that level. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:49:41 GMT)
Looking at Dutch and Swiss Health Systems
The Swiss and Dutch health care systems are suddenly all the rage, and next month the United States? top health official will visit Switzerland and the Netherlands to kick the tires. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:36:45 GMT)
GOP seeks breakthrough on health bill
Republican congressional leaders said Tuesday they might defy a White House veto if they can agree to change a much-disputed children's health bill in ways acceptable to many of their party colleagues. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:35:22 GMT)
Kucinich questions Bush's mental health over Iran
Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich on Tuesday mockingly questioned President George W. Bush's mental health for saying Iran's nuclear ambitions might trigger World War III. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:37:12 GMT)
Kucinich questions Bush's mental health
Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich questioned President Bush's mental health in light of comments he made about a nuclear Iran precipitating World War III. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:13:00 GMT)
Bush Health-Bill Veto Leaves Needy Kids Stranded: Gene Sperling
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- I don't usually think of children's health and John McEnroe rants together. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:05:17 GMT)
Bush won't accept health bill with tobacco tax hike, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush told Republican lawmakers on Tuesday he will not agree to legislation expanding children's health insurance if it includes a tobacco tax increase, a decision that virtually ensures a renewed veto struggle with the Democratic-controlled Congress. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:01:39 GMT)
European health giants trade mixed after reporting results
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Three of Europe's largest health-care firms traded mixed on Wednesday after reporting results, with Novo Nordisk under pressure after cutting revenue estimates but Sanofi-Aventis and Fresenius Medical Care issuing more upbeat guidance. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:02:56 GMT)
Health Tip: Stick to Your Exercise Program
(HealthDay News) - Exercise shouldn't be thought of only as a way to lose weight. It should be a regular part of your routine, designed to maintain your long-term health. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:59:13 GMT)
Earnings Preview: Medco Health Solutions
Medco Health Solutions Inc. reports earnings for the third quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:15:03 GMT)
Health Highlights: Oct. 31, 2007
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:59:47 GMT)
Bush goes after Democrats on health care
President Bush ratcheted up his confrontation with Democratic leaders Wednesday, laying out what he said is a stark ideological divide between a fiscally prudent, free market-loving GOP president and a Congress that aims to raise taxes and nationalize health care. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:36:48 GMT)
Bush goes after Democrats on health care
President Bush ratcheted up his confrontation with Democratic leaders Wednesday, laying out what he said is a stark ideological divide between a fiscally prudent, free market-loving GOP president and a Congress that aims to raise taxes and nationalize health care. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:55:59 GMT)
Senators say Bush moving goal on kids' health
Senior U.S. senators on Wednesday accused President George W. Bush of "moving the goal post" on children's health care legislation by issuing a fresh veto threat over the tobacco tax increase contained in the bill. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:40:34 GMT)
Bush calls children's health insurance bill a 'trick'
President Bush on Wednesday again vowed to veto a renewed push to expand a popular children's health care program, saying it would play a "trick" on Americans by moving the country closer to a federalized health system. (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:59:28 GMT)
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