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City could curb retiree health benefits
To save money, Chula Vista is considering whether to limit the health care benefits offered to employees who retire from the city. The city has always allowed pensioners to participate in its subsidized health care plan. (Sat, 10 May 2008 13:03:43 GMT)
Palm Beach County: Officials offer health tips as fire's smoke moves east
Weekend prevailing winds will shift to the southwest and west, sending smoke from wildfires on the rim of Lake Okeechobee east toward the coast, the Palm Beach County Health Department said it had been told. (Sat, 10 May 2008 13:25:08 GMT)
Brownsville suffers setback in providing health insurance
The hottest topics in the last 24 hours. BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville city government has suffered a legal setback in providing health insurance benefits for elected officials, similar to what transpired in Corpus Christi last month. (Sat, 10 May 2008 14:14:31 GMT)
Moving toward health care reform
The Legislature adopted a package of health care reforms this session but left much of the plan unfunded, the executive director of the Kansas Health Policy Authority said Thursday. (Sat, 10 May 2008 14:36:37 GMT)
Breast cancer inquiry could ruin N.L. health system: minister
Newfoundland and Labrador's breast cancer inquiry could destroy the province's health care system if it runs too long, the justice minister warned Friday. (Sat, 10 May 2008 15:13:48 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 10, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 10 May 2008 16:01:27 GMT)
Over $298 Million For Research To Improve The Health Of Canadians
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health has announced unding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for 764 health research projects across Canada, totalling over $298 million. Minister Clement was joined by Dr. Patrick McGrath, a member of CIHR's Governing Council, Dr. (Sat, 10 May 2008 16:08:32 GMT)
Call centers asked to look after manpowers health
Call centers, as part of the business-process outsourcing (BPO) industry, must follow guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) of the Department of Labor and Employment to promote the health and well-being of thousands of call-center agents in the country. (Sat, 10 May 2008 16:24:01 GMT)
Health row over cousins who marry
Science & environment: Scientists and health experts meet to discuss subject of marriages between cousins (Sat, 10 May 2008 23:39:30 GMT)
Torinus: Time to turn health care pricing on its head
If Sen. John McCain wants to figure out how to inject business acumen into his health care positions, he should engage John Toussaint, not the usual coterie of wonks from academe and Washington, D.C. Toussaint is a medical doctor with... (Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:14 GMT)
Health screening program hopes to reach black men where they gather: the barbershop
Seated under a barbershop bib with an electric razor buzzing in his ear, Kevin Hoard explained why he's an example of the health-care questions facing the black community. (Sun, 11 May 2008 02:42:18 GMT)
Health insurers should 'stop whinging' about Medicare shake-up
The Doctors Reform Society says private health insurers should stop whinging about the proposed Medicare shake-up. (Sun, 11 May 2008 03:03:00 GMT)
Myanmar Faces Risk of `Public Health Catastrophe,' Oxfam Says
May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Myanmar is on the brink of a ``public health catastrophe'' that threatens the lives of as many as 1.5 million people suffering from disease and famine following last week's cyclone, charity Oxfam said. (Sun, 11 May 2008 03:57:50 GMT)
Whirlpool smokers ratted themselves out on health insurance
Smoking is a lightning rod for controversy, as is the question of whether workers who smoke should have to pay more for their health insurance. (Sun, 11 May 2008 04:03:07 GMT)
Retirement health insurance at focus of Hudson vote
With no contests on Monday's town election ballot, voters will decide if the town will shift payment of certain health care claims from retired employees to the federal government. (Sun, 11 May 2008 04:03:52 GMT)
Shop around for health insurance
Q: What kinds of health insurance options are there for a college graduate who doesn’t yet have a job and can no longer be covered by her parents’ health plan? (Sun, 11 May 2008 04:04:46 GMT)
Free Heart Health Assessments for South Asians at TiEcon 2008
10/05/2008 21:59:00 Business Wire The South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital will offer free heart health assessments during TiECon, the world s largest convention dedicated to entrepreneurs. (Sun, 11 May 2008 04:11:19 GMT)
Mental health staff rips CPS over handling of polygamist sect
Mental health workers sent to emergency shelters in San Angelo last month to help care for the hundreds of women and children removed from a polygamist sect's West Texas ranch have sharply criticized the Child Protective Services operation. (Sun, 11 May 2008 05:47:48 GMT)
New threshold splits health providers
The private health sector is split over whether lifting the Medicare levy threshold will encourage cash-strapped families to drop private health insurance. (Sun, 11 May 2008 06:23:52 GMT)
Health insurance making you sick?
Does your health insurance pay much less for your medical care that it used to, leaving you to pay more? (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:52:06 GMT)
Myanmar Risks `Public Health Catastrophe,' Oxfam Says (Update2)
May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Myanmar is on the brink of a ``public health catastrophe'' that threatens the lives of as many as 1.5 million people suffering from disease and famine following last week's cyclone, charity Oxfam said. (Sun, 11 May 2008 12:57:50 GMT)
Train arrives in Toronto after health scare
A Via Rail train has arrived in Toronto, after it was stopped for more than 10 hours in Northern Ontario because of a health scare. (Sun, 11 May 2008 13:37:02 GMT)
'Update study on health of Pacific islanders'
Micronesian leaders have asked a U.S. senator to push for an updated study on the health of Pacific islanders. (Sun, 11 May 2008 14:05:00 GMT)
Health fund fees to soar
THE Rudd Government's tax changes allowing young people to dump private health insurance have triggered warnings of a double-digit rise in premiums and a forecast of a profit slump in the industry. (Sun, 11 May 2008 14:28:58 GMT)
MYANMAR: Public health "catastrophe" looms
Source: IRIN An estimated 1.5 million people in Myanmar are on the brink of a "massive public health catastrophe," the British charity Oxfam warned this weekend, as reports say desperate survivors of cyclone Nargis pour out of the Irrawaddy Delta into regional towns in search of water, food and other forms of help. (Sun, 11 May 2008 15:24:09 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 11, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 11 May 2008 16:02:07 GMT)
Myanmar Risks `Public Health Catastrophe,' Oxfam Says (Update3)
May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Myanmar is on the brink of a ``public health catastrophe'' that threatens the lives of as many as 1.5 million people suffering from disease and famine following last week's cyclone, charity Oxfam said. (Sun, 11 May 2008 18:42:50 GMT)
Roxon warns health insurers against price hikes
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has warned private health insurers they will not be able to raise prices to compensate for the Government's Budget changes to Medicare. (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT)
Warning over private health premium hike
The Rudd government has warned private health funds not to use changes to the private health surcharge threshold as an excuse to hike up premiums. (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:13:12 GMT)
IBA Health Group Wins $3.7m Contracts with 16 NHS Trusts in England (IBA.AX, 00841128, 20080512)
IBA Health Group announced that its UK subsidiary iB Solutions has this month won five contracts with 16 NHS trusts worth a total of $3.7m (GBP 1.75m) for its Integra range of financial and purchasing applications. iB Solutions is providing a consortium of five NHS trusts in Greater Manchester with a fully hosted managed service from its data centre at Prestwich in Manchester for 140 concurrent ... (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:37:00 GMT)
Medicare changes will see '400,000 quit private health'
The private health industry has warned that changes to the Medicare surcharge threshold will see an estimated 400,000 people quit the private health system. (Mon, 12 May 2008 00:33:00 GMT)
Health insurers' shares fall sharply
Shares in Australia's only listed private health insurer, NIB Holdings Ltd, plunged in early trading on Monday. (Mon, 12 May 2008 00:54:12 GMT)
IBA Health (ASX:IBA) Wins A$3.7 Million In Contracts With 16 NHS Trusts In England
Sydney, Australia, May 12, 2008 - (ABN Newswire) - IBA Health Group Limited (ASX: IBA)(PINK: IBATF) - Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced that its UK subsidiary iB Solutions has this month won five contracts with 16 NHS trusts worth a total of A$3.7 million (£1.75 million) for its Integra range of financial and purchasing applications. (Mon, 12 May 2008 01:13:00 GMT)
U.S. health secretary visits China to discuss outbreak
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt visited Shanghai on Monday to discuss a viral outbreak that has killed at least 34 children. (Mon, 12 May 2008 02:13:45 GMT)
Mental health workers fault state's removal
Mental health workers sent to help care for the women and children removed from a polygamist sect's West Texas ranch are criticizing Child Protective Services, saying the state's decision to seek custody of the children was unnecessary and traumatizing. (Mon, 12 May 2008 03:54:23 GMT)
US health secretary: Chinese Heparin shipped to US now safe
A blood thinner manufactured in China and linked to dozens of deaths in the United States is now safe because of tighter testing and controls, a top American health official said Monday, while warning that all U.S. imports would face closer scrutiny in the future. (Mon, 12 May 2008 11:10:01 GMT)
Burma Faces 'Public Health Catastrophe,' Charity Says
BANGKOK, May 11 -- An estimated 1.5 million Burmese are on the brink of a "massive public health catastrophe," the British charity Oxfam warned Sunday, as survivors of Cyclone Nargis poured out of the devastated Irrawaddy Delta into regional towns in search of water, food and other help. (Mon, 12 May 2008 12:21:13 GMT)
Health-conscious Japanese women are running in style
Among the increasing number of young women acquiring a sports/health consciousness are those who have embraced the latest Tokyo fad: running. And fashion houses are benefitting. (Mon, 12 May 2008 13:24:33 GMT)
Opening glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies dipped in early trading Monday, while the broader market gained modestly as investors reacted favorably to a dip in oil prices and a strengthening dollar. (Mon, 12 May 2008 14:21:38 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health stocks edge down
Shares of health care providers and service companies fell in morning trading Monday, missing out on gains in the broader market. (Mon, 12 May 2008 14:42:44 GMT)
Myanmar facing health 'catastrophe'
YANGON, Myanmar, May 12 (UPI) -- Myanmar is facing a calamitous health crisis as an estimated 1.5 million cyclone survivors need safe water and food, a British relief group said. (Mon, 12 May 2008 14:54:39 GMT)
Cardinal Health closes $490M Enturia acquisition
Cardinal Health Inc., a provider of health care products and services, said Monday it closed its $490 million acquisition of Enturia Inc. for $490 million. (Mon, 12 May 2008 15:04:24 GMT)
Metro Health steps up its fight against diabetes in San Antonio
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) selected Vermont Clinical Decision Support LLC to help the city launch its new diabetes intervention pilot program. (Mon, 12 May 2008 15:59:41 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 12, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 12 May 2008 16:01:50 GMT)
Celebrity cancer advocates urge US health care reform
Leading advocates in the fight against cancer Thursday urged lawmakers to overhaul the US health care system to put all Americans on an equal footing when it comes to the country's biggest killer disease. (Mon, 12 May 2008 17:28:46 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health stocks close mixed
Shares of health care providers and service companies were mixed Monday, with several insurers losing ground, while the broader market posted solid gains. (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:05:52 GMT)
Closing glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Shares of health care equipment and supply companies were mixed Monday, despite broad market gains as investors found solace in a rising dollar and falling oil prices. (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:06:35 GMT)
Online network puts health front and center
NBC Universal said Monday that it is forming the Digital Health Network, a group of Web sites that will distribute health-focused videos produced by the network. (Tue, 13 May 2008 02:17:19 GMT)
Foundation offers plan to widen health coverage
A requirement that all companies help fund health insurance in the United States and a new public plan option are keys to a plan proposed on Tuesday to dramatically shrink the rolls of the uninsured. (Tue, 13 May 2008 04:17:14 GMT)
Chronic disease management: Does it improve health and save money?
INDIANAPOLIS –A study published in the May/June issue of Health Affairs reports on the first randomized trial providing a scientifically valid look at what one might expect from chronic disease management programs that serve low-income individuals. (Tue, 13 May 2008 04:21:26 GMT)
Go ahead for health centre plan
The development of a £5m health centre in north west Dumfries is approved by the local health authority. (Tue, 13 May 2008 09:44:44 GMT)
Opening glance: Health care equipment stocks lower
Health care equipment and supply stocks were lower in early trading Tuesday, along with the broader markets, after the Commerce Department reported a decline in April retail sales. (Tue, 13 May 2008 14:11:44 GMT)
More tying the knot to get health insurance
WASHINGTON—Some people marry for love, some for companionship and others for status or money. Now comes another reason to get hitched: health insurance. (Tue, 13 May 2008 14:20:14 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks slip
Health care stocks mostly declined in Tuesday morning trading, with insurers taking some of the biggest losses. Morning results for health care providers and service companies included: (Tue, 13 May 2008 14:41:49 GMT)
Astronaut Health On Moon May Depend On Good Dusting
To prepare for a return to the moon, researchers are evaluating how dust deposits in the lungs in reduced gravity in order to assess the health risk of long-term exposure to lunar particles. The findings will influence the design of lunar bases and could also provide benefits for health care on Earth, such as improved delivery of aerosol medications to the lungs. (Tue, 13 May 2008 15:14:37 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 13, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 13 May 2008 16:02:12 GMT)
Health and prices dominate hydrocolloids debate
"All the food companies are talking nutrition, health and wellness," IMR's Dennis Seisun told FoodNavigator-USA. "Everyone is interested in 'what's going to make me healthier'." (Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:57 GMT)
What Drives Maine's Health Care Costs?
(NEWS CENTER) - At a time when all of us are worried about the price of gas and food, another big expense continues to climb much faster than the rate of inflation: health care. (Tue, 13 May 2008 16:42:53 GMT)
Personal Finance Daily: Acess to health-care coverage reshapes retirement plans
The consequences of having our health insurance tied mostly to our employment are complicated enough as it is, and with perhaps 45 million Americans uninsured one of those consequences is a big gap in coverage for many who need it most. Now it appears that the system is altering our retirement planning. (Tue, 13 May 2008 17:20:08 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care stocks fall
Health care providers and service companies traded down Tuesday, with most health insurers losing ground. Here are a few key results from the sector: (Tue, 13 May 2008 20:08:40 GMT)
Election '08: Who Has the Health Care Edge?
Pollsters say the presidential candidates in the general election will target voters' angst over health care costs and choices of health care plans. (Tue, 13 May 2008 21:18:30 GMT)
USANA Health Sciences shares jump on buyout bid
USANA Health Sciences Inc. shares jumped in Tuesday trading after the nutritional supplement and skin care products company received a buyout offer from its chief executive and largest shareholder, and one analyst said the bid could be raised even higher. (Tue, 13 May 2008 21:22:08 GMT)
American Axle says talks stalled over health care, benefits
American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings Inc. said Tuesday that negotiations to reach a new labor contract that would end a 78-day strike by the United Auto Workers union have stalled because of disagreements over health care benefits and unemployment pay. (Tue, 13 May 2008 21:26:21 GMT)
IBA Health Limited's (ASX:IBA) eHealth Network Now Connects 30 Australian Health Funds
Sydney, Australia, May 14, 2008 - (ABN Newswire) - IBA Health Group Limited (ASX: IBA)(PINK:IBATF) - Australia's largest listed health information technology company today announced two additional Australian private health insurance funds will connect to its expanding eHealth network for real-time, point-of-care electronic health claiming and payment services.These latest agreements are with ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 01:03:00 GMT)
For the Disabled, Age 18 Brings Difficult Choices in Finding Health Care
As medical advances have allowed patients who might have died as children to survive into adulthood, the health care system that has yet to develop institutions for them. (Wed, 14 May 2008 01:56:18 GMT)
Audit fuels criticism of Blagojevich on health-care programs
Findings reveal slow Medicare payments, huge deficit Comptroller Dan Hynes and several lawmakers used a stinging new audit to blast Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration for trying to expand state-subsidized health care when the current state Medicaid program is racking up huge deficits and is sometimes taking months to pay doctors who care for the poor and elderly. ... (Wed, 14 May 2008 02:12:18 GMT)
House panel OKs bill to charge lawmakers for health insurance
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s $13,508-a-year part-time legislators would have to start paying 10 percent of the cost of their health-insurance premiums under a bill that cleared the House Finance Committee yesterday. (Wed, 14 May 2008 03:05:55 GMT)
Health centre nearing completion
A new health centre serving Malmesbury is on track for completion within a month. (Wed, 14 May 2008 08:43:54 GMT)
Proposals to boost town's health
Plans for a £20m complex to help boost the health and welfare of people in Blackpool is unveiled. (Wed, 14 May 2008 09:59:24 GMT)
Stroger thwarted on health board nominees
Commissioners ask Stroger to aim for more balanced slate Cook County Board President Todd Stroger must pick four new nominees for an important new health board, and critics say they hope he uses the opportunity to create a more balanced, independent slate. (Wed, 14 May 2008 11:12:20 GMT)
Health Tip: Facts About Fleas
(HealthDay News) -- Fleas can cause more than discomfort for both people and pets. They also can cause health problems. (Wed, 14 May 2008 13:03:48 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose in early trading Wednesday, in line with the broader market, as investors reacted favorably to a Labor Department report that showed a slight decrease in inflation in April. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:11:30 GMT)
Health ministers to debate drug patent dispute
Health ministers from around the world will try next week to bridge differences over how to overhaul drug patent rules that developing countries say make life-saving medicines costly and inaccessible. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:32:00 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care
Health care stocks rose with the broader market Wednesday morning, with shares of dental and veterinary supplier Patterson Cos. making the largest gains. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:48:50 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 14, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:03 GMT)
Genomic Health CEO sells 12,000 shares
The chief executive of cancer test developer Genomic Health Inc. sold 12,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Tuesday. (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:06:23 GMT)
Mother's mental health tied to child's development
Evaluating the emotional health and social connectedness of pregnant women may help determine if their children will need extra help to meet developmental goals later on, Canadian researchers say. (Wed, 14 May 2008 19:59:22 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 14, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors ofHealthDay: (Wed, 14 May 2008 21:01:22 GMT)
Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem
WEDNESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- The increasing use of waterpipes, or hookahs, by U.S. college students could become a serious public health problem, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study. (Wed, 14 May 2008 21:01:53 GMT)
Industry Moves: Head Of About Health Leaves For Waterfront Media
paidContent has learned that health content vet Marjorie Martin is leaving About.com Health, where she has been SVP and GM, for Waterfront Media. The company is creating a position for her—the titles are the same, I'm told—SVP-GM—but the situations are different. (Wed, 14 May 2008 22:50:00 GMT)
Industry Moves: Head Of About Health Leaves For Waterfront Media
paidContent has learned that health content vet Marjorie Martin is leaving About.com Health, where she has been SVP and GM, for Waterfront Media. The company is creating a position for herthe titles are the same, I'm toldSVP-GMbut the situations are different. Waterfront Media, which just this week announced Doug McCormick as its new chairman of the board, may be thinking IPO. Owned by The New ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 01:33:13 GMT)
Plan would cut health and human services funding
PROPOSAL: The revised budget calls for an additional $1.04 billion in cuts to health and human services, for a total reduction of $3.4 billion. Under a $1.1 billion total cut to Medi-Cal - which serves 6.6 million people in the state - tens of thousands of... (Thu, 15 May 2008 02:51:41 GMT)
Foreclosures take toll on mental health
Crisis hotlines are reporting a surge in calls from frantic homeowners. The American Psychological Association (APA) and other mental-health groups are publishing tips on how to handle the emotional stress triggered by the real estate meltdown. Psychologists say they're seeing more drinking, domestic violence and marital problems linked to mortgage concerns as well as children trying to cope ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 03:08:29 GMT)
Gains -- and Disappointments -- Mark Massachusetts' Health Experiment
Two years after its birth, the jury is still out on Massachusetts' universal health care plan. (Thu, 15 May 2008 13:02:07 GMT)
Control Health Care Costs with Wellness Programs
As health care benefit costs spiral out of control, businesses are looking for ways to cut medical costs. And increasingly, they're turning to wellness and productivity management programs. (Thu, 15 May 2008 13:02:27 GMT)
Health Management plans to offer $225M in notes
Hospital operator Health Management Associates Inc. said Thursday it plans to offer up to $225 million in convertible senior subordinated notes due 2028, through a private placement to institutional buyers. (Thu, 15 May 2008 13:25:41 GMT)
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Opening glance: health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks traded down early Thursday after the government issued a report that showed an uptick in unemployment claims last week, suggesting that the labor market remains weak. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:07:35 GMT)
United Way targets education, health, income
The United Way of America plans to steer money raised during the next 10 years to support programs directly related to education, income and health care. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:31:44 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks decline
Shares of health care providers and service companies fell in Thursday morning trading, with pharmacy benefits managers taking the largest losses. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:34:05 GMT)
Health Watch for ozone today
There’s a Health Watch in the Valley for ozone, but blowing dust and sand could be an issue as well. (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:37:59 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 15, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:02:56 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 15, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors ofHealthDay: (Thu, 15 May 2008 17:32:08 GMT)
Women, This Is Your National Health Week
Locally and nationally, women's health issues get attention. (Thu, 15 May 2008 20:04:54 GMT)
Coventry Health Care approves 5 percent buyback
Coventry Health Care Inc., a health insurer, approved a program to buy back 5 percent of the company's stock, the company said Thursday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:45:30 GMT)
1,200 people to have canceled health-care coverage restored
The action comes after Kaiser Permanente and Health Net reach an agreement with the a state agency. Two of the state's largest health plans agreed today to reinstate nearly 1,200 patients whose health coverage the insurers dropped after the individuals incurred high medical expenses. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:45:55 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
Scientists are wary of lunar dust … First-episode schizophrenia to be studied … The molecule hydroxyl is detected on Venus … Genes in mice act differently in humans ... Health/Science news from UPI. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:53:54 GMT)
Cardinal Health spent $200,000 on lobbying in 1Q
Medical products supplier Cardinal Health spent $200,000 lobbying Congress in the first quarter, according to a government disclosure form. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:57:44 GMT)
McCain's health under the microscope
WASHINGTON, May 15 (UPI) -- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain's health has become a frequent campaign issue given his age and life experiences, analysts say. (Thu, 15 May 2008 23:53:57 GMT)
Uninsured Jerseyans one step closer to health coverage
The Legislature yesterday took the first step toward providing health care coverage by 2011 for 1.4 million New Jerseyans who do not have insurance. (Fri, 16 May 2008 04:42:00 GMT)
New £4m public health centre open
Public Health Minister and Bristol South MP Dawn Primarolo is to open a new health centre in Whitchurch. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:59:46 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Health care REITs
A Morgan Keegan analyst believes investors will sell shares of health care real estate investment trusts as the U.S. economy recovers, and he downgraded shares of five health care REITs. (Fri, 16 May 2008 11:51:05 GMT)
Health Savings Account Contribution Rules
You can't continue putting money into an HSA if you no longer have a high-deductible health insurance policy. (Fri, 16 May 2008 13:01:47 GMT)
Health insurers to restore coverage to 1,200 Californians
Nearly 1,200 people who lost their health insurance after they incurred high medical expenses will get their coverage back. Under a deal reached Thursday with the California Department of Managed Health Care, Kaiser Permanente and Health Net agreed to let the... (Fri, 16 May 2008 13:23:25 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks fell early Friday, in line with the broader market, as oil prices surpassed $127 a barrel. (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:10:23 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks edge up
Health care providers and service company stocks mostly traded higher Friday morning, with insurers bouncing back from their losses a day earlier. (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:45:01 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 16, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:01:55 GMT)
N.J. bill aims for universal health coverage by 2011
TRENTON - All New Jersey children would have to have health insurance and all taxpayers would have to prove annually that they have health insurance under a plan advanced yesterday in the state Senate. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:35:54 GMT)
Rural Alberta fears it will be overlooked by new health superboard
Alberta's move from nine health authorities to one "superboard" could result in rural needs being overlooked, experts and health-care workers warn. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:38:48 GMT)
Canadian health products bill draws criticism
The amendments to the Food and Drugs Act (Bill C-51) will make it more difficult for dietary supplements to achieve natural health product status by subjecting them to costly pharma-style registration procedures. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:40:36 GMT)
Scientist: Smiling can hurt your health
FRANKFURT, Germany, May 16 (UPI) -- A German scientist has proved that people forced to smile and take on-the-job insults suffer more and longer-lasting stress that may harm their health. (Fri, 16 May 2008 18:38:54 GMT)
Finding health coverage for young adults
Americans aged 19 to 29 who are about to be dropped from their parents' insurance policies needn't go without. Elaine Farrell deals with insurance forms and rules every day at the dental office where she works. But she recently found out that she's as much a novice as anyone else when it comes to general health insurance. ¶ Her oldest daughter, Kristen, turned 23 last week and was booted off ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 18:46:08 GMT)
Closing glance: health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks close mixed Friday. The broader market dipped slightly as oil prices hit a new record of more than $127 a barrel. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:09:58 GMT)
Health Net's Rory Sutherland wins Mt. Hood's time trial stage, takes the overall lead
Health Net-Maxxis rider Rory Sutherland stomped on the competition Friday in the third stage of the Mt. Hood Cycling Classic in Oregon. Sutherland won by about 25 seconds over Bissell's Ben Jacques-Maynes and more than 30 seconds over yesterday's stage winner Darren Lill of BMC. By unofficial tallies Sutherland will easily move into the race lead ahead of Jacques-Maynes and Lill. Sutherland's ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:30:03 GMT)
Technology Lags In Helping Health
Genome mapping and digital records have helped the medical industry, but health technology has a long way to go. (Fri, 16 May 2008 22:36:07 GMT)
'New type of health worker' needed for health crisis
A medical conference in Canberra has been told Australia needs to train a new type of health worker to ease the shortage of medical professionals. (Sat, 17 May 2008 01:33:00 GMT)
Alberta's new super health board will sign contract banning deficits
CALGARY - Alberta's firebrand health minister is setting up the province's multibillion-dollar health care delivery system to run like a corporation to cut waiting times and control spiralling costs. (Sat, 17 May 2008 01:37:00 GMT)
LIOW TO ATTEND WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY IN GENEVA, SWITZERLAND FROM TOMORROW
KUALA LUMPUR, MAY 17 (BERNAMA) -- Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai will be attending the 61st World Health Assembly, the supreme decision-making body for the World Health Organisation to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from Sunday till May 22. (Sat, 17 May 2008 03:53:05 GMT)
AARP hosting health care forum in McCandless
AARP Pennsylvania will hold a public meeting in McCandless Monday to discuss proposals relating to health care costs, coverage and reform. ... (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:28:32 GMT)
N.J. bill aims for universal health coverage by 2011
TRENTON - All New Jersey children would have to have health insurance and all taxpayers would have to prove annually that they have health insurance under a plan advanced yesterday in the state Senate. (Sat, 17 May 2008 05:36:42 GMT)
Health care billing fight is looming
Doctors and hospital officials will square off with health insurers Monday in San Diego over a state plan to ban medical providers from billing emergency room patients for charges not covered by insurance companies. (Sat, 17 May 2008 10:13:43 GMT)
$500m private health exodus
MORE than 900,000 patients will drop private health insurance and rely on the public system when the cutoff for the Medicare levy surcharge is raised. (Sat, 17 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Algoma Public Health goes green with new building
A proposed new consolidated Algoma Public Health building would be the first high performance green building in Sault Ste. Marie. The three-storey, 70,000 square foot structure planned for a western portion of the Sault College campus would qualify for silver status under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental [...] (Sat, 17 May 2008 14:03:56 GMT)
States face $1.76bn bill over budget health error
Federal Government appears to have grossly underestimated number set to abandon private health insurance following its controversial Medicare changes. (Sat, 17 May 2008 14:09:27 GMT)
Free Health Screening in Prichard
Philedlphia Baptist Church is hosting a free health screening today. (Sat, 17 May 2008 15:18:47 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 17, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 17 May 2008 16:02:11 GMT)
Health Department officials disagree with GAO report
Associated Press - May 17, 2008 12:25 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - State health officials disagree with a federal report that says Oklahoma's nursing home inspectors don't do as good of a job as... (Sat, 17 May 2008 16:31:54 GMT)
Health Officials Fear TB Exposure
As many as 200 people may have been exposed to TB by a jail inmate, health officials say. (Sat, 17 May 2008 16:32:32 GMT)
E. Visayas health execs list 4,743 dog bite cases
TACLOBAN CITY -- THE Department of Health in Eastern Visayas has warned about the alarming rise of dog bite cases in the region and appealed to all local government units to give focus on the antirabies campaign. (Sat, 17 May 2008 17:10:14 GMT)
$100m-plus health boost
A funding injection for the health sector to be unveiled this afternoon will be "in excess of $100 million", says Health Minister David Cunliffe. (Sat, 17 May 2008 17:33:39 GMT)
Swan rejects health cover fears
TREASURER Wayne Swan has rejected reports the Government has seriously underestimated the number of people who will drop their private health cover under changes to Medicare. (Sat, 17 May 2008 23:47:00 GMT)
Swan dismisses any private health exodus
Treasurer Wayne Swan has rejected claims the government has seriously underestimated the number of people who will drop their private health cover. (Sat, 17 May 2008 23:48:21 GMT)
Health system failing Indigenous cancer patients: report
A public health medical officer from Alice Springs has published an article which is critical of how Indigenous cancer patients are dealt with in the health system. (Sun, 18 May 2008 02:10:00 GMT)
Qld names new health chief
The Queensland government has named former NSW health chief Mick Reid as the state's top health administrator. (Sun, 18 May 2008 02:14:12 GMT)
REGION: Health aides say strict rules mean few qualify for diabetes treatment
North County health officials say restrictive guidelines are barring needy residents from participating in a program that provides treatment to poor people with diabetes and high blood pressure. (Sun, 18 May 2008 02:33:48 GMT)
Drinks on the table at World Health Organisation summit
The World Health Organisation faces pressure to take a tough stance on alcohol consumption at its annual assembly in Geneva this week amid fears industry lobby groups will water down any proposals. (Sun, 18 May 2008 03:32:06 GMT)
Aboriginal kids' health worse in NT: research
New research shows that health services for Aboriginal children in remote areas of the Northern Territory are relatively good, but that they have worse health than in other regional areas. (Sun, 18 May 2008 03:33:00 GMT)
Alcohol on table at world health summit
The World Health Organisation faces pressure to take a tough stance on alcohol consumption at its annual assembly in Geneva this week. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:02:12 GMT)
VNA Health Care on Wheels has breakdown
Because of mechanical difficulties, the VNA Health Care on Wheels mobile unit will be relocated to the VNA Parking Lot, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, until repairs can be completed. The mobile unit will operate during normally scheduled hours. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:08:21 GMT)
Swan rejects claims of private health exodus
Treasurer Wayne Swan has rejected claims the government has seriously underestimated the number of people who will drop their private health cover under changes to Medicare. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:37:47 GMT)
Health care reform is needed now
The horror stories we have heard of late should have all of us clamoring for reform in the health system. (Sun, 18 May 2008 11:32:24 GMT)
Myanmar health system strained by cyclone
Saw Htin's cheeks were wet with tears after waiting in line with hundreds of sick, desperate cyclone survivors. The 18-year-old mother clutched her wheezing baby boy. "He coughed and cried all night," she explained hysterically to a volunteer doctor. "Is he going to die?" Myanmar's ragged health system has been stretched to the limit after the cyclone two weeks ago left up to 2.5 million people ... (Sun, 18 May 2008 13:40:46 GMT)
Health insurance claims rejected
THE charge that nearly one million people will drop out of private health cover following Budget changes to Medicare were yesterday dismissed by the Federal Government. (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Health revamp eyes private funds
PRIVATE health funds will pay more for members cared for in public hospitals under a radical overhaul of hospital funding. (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Mental health woes flow from prisons to streets
FOR those concerned about mental health, the Rudd-Swan federal budget is a huge disappointment. The only new measure is the allocation of $2.4 million over three years to establish a national advisory council on mental health to co-ordinate commonwealth, state and territory services to people with a mental illness, but there are no new funds for this or other services. (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Health revamp eyes private funds
PRIVATE health funds will pay more for members cared for in public hospitals under a radical overhaul of hospital funding. (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Survey Says More State Health Workers Will Retire Soon
A recent survey of state health departments says Nebraska is poised to lose more than half its government-employed health workers to retirement over the next five years. (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:11:42 GMT)
Prince William Health System To Ban Tobacco
Prince William Health System officials announced last week that the hospital and satellite medical facilities will be tobacco-free by the end of the month. (Sun, 18 May 2008 15:39:05 GMT)
Health Highlights: May 18, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 18 May 2008 16:01:44 GMT)
Naples rubbish crisis sparks health fears
ROME, Italy (AP) -- The U.S. military in Naples is testing tap water and soil because of health worries from that city's pileup of sometimes smoldering rubbish. (Sun, 18 May 2008 16:10:53 GMT)
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