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Method for AP-AOL health poll on debt and stress
The Associated Press-AOL Health poll on debt and stress was conducted March 24 to April 3, 2008 by Abt SRBI Inc. The poll is based on telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,002 adults from all states except Alaska and Hawaii,... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:11:08 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 9, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:01:26 GMT)
Health Tip: Prevent Mold in the Home
(HealthDay News) -- Mold is a tiny fungus that can grow inside the home and cause allergies and other health problems. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:01:30 GMT)
Kaiser Chooses Microsoft Over Google For Personal Health Records Initiative
Kaiser Permanente, with is the largest HMO in the US, has selected Microsoft's Health Vault personal health records initiative over Google in a big new test with Kaiser employees, according to the NY Times . If successful the offering could be extended to all of Kaiser's almost 9 million members. Click to continue reading... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:09:18 GMT)
Microsoft, Kaiser team up to test site for storing health information
Kaiser Permanente today announced a major test of Microsoft's HealthVault, a free Web site for storing personal health information that is intended to give individuals control of their medical records. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:25:30 GMT)
Microsoft, Kaiser Pilot Integration of E-health Systems
Microsoft and health care insurance provider Kaiser Permanente unveiled Monday that they will be sharing data between their... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:40:11 GMT)
World agencies: G-8 should help more with public health
The heads of key organizations involved in public health called on leading industrialized countries Monday to invest more in fighting disease. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:54:59 GMT)
International bodies call for G8 action on health
Leaders of the Group of Eight (G8) rich nations meeting in Japan next month must tackle health scourges in developing countries to boost global prosperity and security, eight international organizations said on Monday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:58:20 GMT)
Stress over debt taking toll on health
When people are dealing with mountains of debt, they're much more likely to report health problems, too, according to an Associated Press-AOL Health poll. And not just little stuff; this means ulcers, severe depression, even heart attacks. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:29:03 GMT)
Microsoft, Kaiser Permanente Test Health Data Transfers
InformationWeek - The HMO is inviting its 156,000 employees to participate in the health care data transfer test with an eye to opening it up to more participants. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:55:00 GMT)
How To Evaluate Presidential Health
Some argue an independent panel should gauge presidents and presidential candidates' health. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:57:03 GMT)
Scientists to Set Lunar Health Standards
The alien and perilous dust on the moon has prompted scientists to ponder lunar health standards that would be set before astronauts go there again. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:01:10 GMT)
NBTY buys Leiner Health Products
Nutritional supplement maker and retailer NBTY Inc. said Tuesday it bought Leiner Health Products Inc. for about $371 million at an auction. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:26:22 GMT)
Health Officials Track Salmonella, Suspect Tomatoes
Health officials are trying to identify the source of the salmonella contamination that has made more than 100 people ill. Tomatoes are thought to be the culprit. The Food and Drug Administration is urging consumers to avoid certain types of tomatoes. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:18:14 GMT)
Microsoft, Kaiser Plan Online Health Records System
Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, has joined with Kaiser Permanente, the biggest U.S. nonprofit health management organization, to expand its HealthVault online medical-records program. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:00:59 GMT)
Opening glance: health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks fell in early trading Tuesday, while the broader market was mixed, as investors worried the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates to ward off inflation and oil prices continued to climb. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:20:53 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks fall
Shares of health care providers and service companies declined in Tuesday morning trading, as the price of oil increased and put pressure on stocks. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:49:10 GMT)
HealthCentral Network Buys Consumer Health Info Service MedTrackAlert
HealthCentral Network, the online consumer health info network, has bought out consumer health info company MedTrackAlert. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:03:06 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 10, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:03:06 GMT)
Health care remains top challenge for business owners
The cost of health insurance continued its 20-year reign as the number-one issue worrying small-business owners, according to the latest edition of the Small-Business Problems and Priorities survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, released on Monday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:21:00 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care stocks decline
Health care stocks mostly traded lower Tuesday, with shares of Express Scripts Inc. slipping after it agreed to sell its intravenous drug provider business. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:12:16 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks were mixed late Tuesday as investors found some relief in easing oil prices, but inflation and high energy costs remained chief concerns on Wall Street. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:37:19 GMT)
McCain backs tax overhaul, portable health insurance
Republican presidential candidate John McCain threw some red meat to the small-business crowd on Tuesday, promising that if elected president he would drastically overhaul the tax system, end corporate welfare, introduce tax credits to make health insurance more affordable, and help the GOP "reclaim our good name as the party of spending restraint." (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:35:00 GMT)
Health officials discover two additional salmonella cases in Utah
The Utah Department of Health is checking to see if two new possible cases of Salmonella are part of a nationwide outbreak linked to bad tomatoes. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:03:06 GMT)
Health records demo project won't include KC
Kansas City did not make the list of communities that will participate in a coming Medicare electronic health-records demonstration project, it was disclosed Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:27:01 GMT)
Children in non-English-speaking households face many health disparities, researcher concludes
DALLAS – June 11, 2008 – Children in U.S. households where English is not the primary language experience multiple disparities in health care, a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher has found. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:09:12 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 9, 2008
Title: Health Highlights: June 9, 2008 Category: Health News Created: 6/10/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/10/2008 2:00:00 AM (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:03:55 GMT)
Serious Illness? Get Info on Health Care
David Landay has created a site to help people deal with the health care system. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:29:52 GMT)
Children In Non-English-speaking Households Face Many Health Disparities, Researcher Concludes
Children in US households where English is not the primary language experience multiple disparities in health care. Non-English primary language children were more likely to be overweight, have only fair or poor dental health, and be uninsured or sporadically insured. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:24:27 GMT)
Mercy Health Partners to cut administrative staff
In an effort to eliminate duplication, Mercy Health Partners said it will cut 80 jobs across its Greater Cincinnati facilities. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:33:37 GMT)
Friends fear for Don Lane's health
THERE are fears for the health of TV legend Don Lane, with reports the entertainer is suffering dementia and friends describing his state as "saddening". (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Opening glance: health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly fell in morning trading Wednesday as oil prices rebounded and investors awaited new data on U.S. energy supplies. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:07:39 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health shares drop with the market
Health care stocks fell in Wednesday morning trading as the rising price of oil put the markets under pressure. The price of oil rose above $134 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, which pushed the Nasdaq, Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 down more than 1 percent each. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:43:22 GMT)
Central Florida Health Alliance adds help line
The Central Florida Health Alliance is adding a condition help line for patients or visitors to seek assistance with emergency care. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:11:39 GMT)
Different generations seek health care information differently, study finds
Health care is not immune to generation gaps, a recent study be Gordian Health Solutions finds. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:53:55 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 11, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:01:54 GMT)
Private health plans targeted in Medicare bill
U.S. health insurers are targeted for billions in cuts in must-pass legislation that lawmakers will begin debating this week, though other health companies may see benefits. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:09:53 GMT)
U.S. Health Officials Closer to Origin of Salmonella Outbreak
WEDNESDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials said Wednesday they are zeroing in on a source for the recent outbreak of salmonella from contaminated tomatoes. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:02:02 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care stocks fall
Shares of health care providers and service companies fell Wednesday as oil prices and weakness in the dollar put more pressure on stocks across all sectors. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:19:35 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly fell late Wednesday as investors continued to worry about the inflationary effects of rising oil prices. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:36:15 GMT)
Program Treats Addicts in Health Care
Statistics show that health care workers become addicted and depressed at the same rates as the general population. However, there is no leeway for impairment when it comes to patient safety. Washington state is one of 48 states that have confidential programs aimed at helping addicted health workers get into treatment. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:28:23 GMT)
Perdue may cut funds from children's mental health
Gov. Sonny Perdue is scheduled to recommend a $8.4 million cut in funds for mental health services for children Thursday, just two weeks after federal investigators slammed the state's treatment of the mentally ill. The money would be shifted from mental health services to other programs in the state Department of Human Resources to meet administrative expenses and cover funding deficits, ... (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:39:34 GMT)
Brazil Lawmakers Approve Tax to Boost Health Spending (Update1)
June 11 (Bloomberg) -- Brazil's lower house voted in favor of reviving a tax on financial transactions as a way to increase health-care funding. The measure, passed in a 259-159 vote, would impose a 0.1 percent levy, according to the institution's Web Site . The so- called CSS tax would collect as much as 11.8 billion reais ($7.2 billion) in 2009, all of which is earmarked for health-care. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:49:48 GMT)
Columbia council wary on health expenses
A new $227.7 million spending plan for Columbia received initial City Council approval Wednesday amid agreement that parts of it will be altered by fall. The changes are expected to shift more of the rising costs of health insurance to city workers and retirees, some council members said. Those revisions are unlikely to increase the property tax and utility fee hikes included in the spending ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:11:04 GMT)
FAU tentatively approves tuition, health fee hikes
Florida Atlantic University students will pay higher tuition and health fees next fall, but won't take too many hits from a $249 million budget. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:25:43 GMT)
School sex health clinics 'popular'
Sexual health clinics in schools could reduce pregnancy and infection rates. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:01:56 GMT)
Robben gets clean bill of health
Holland received a boost here Thursday when Arjen Robben received a clean bill of health ahead of Friday's Euro 2008 clash with France. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:51:10 GMT)
Lawmakers to gather in Montco to promote health-care plan
A bipartisan group of state legislators will come together today in Montgomery County to urge the state Senate to pass a health-care bill that passed the House in March. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:52:14 GMT)
Lack of health surveillance system puts Canada at risk
These regulations, designed to protect against global public health emergencies like SARS, influenza outbreaks and others, became binding international law in June 2007. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:49:45 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks rise
Health care providers and service companies moved up with the market Thursday, with an analyst's upgrade giving a boost to hospital operator Tenet Healthcare Corp. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:38:01 GMT)
SAIC Chief Targets Energy, Health Purchases, Buybacks (Update1)
June 12 (Bloomberg) -- SAIC Inc. , the San Diego-based military contractor specializing in computer services, may make more acquisitions of health and energy companies to lessen its reliance on U.S. defense budgets, Chief Executive Officer Ken Dahlberg said. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:01:51 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 12, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:02:07 GMT)
Health Commish: Cigarette Tax Having Huge Effect
New York Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines says a higher tax on cigarettes is having the desired effect on a nasty habit. He says calls to the state's Smoker's Quitline more than quadrupled during the week of June 2 to nearly 10,000. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:13:03 GMT)
Lawmakers cut $8.4M in mental health services funds
Legislative leaders agreed to cut $8.4 million in funds for mental health services for children Thursday, but only after criticizing the Department of Human Resources' handling of the state's crisis in mental health care. "I am not confident we have a strategy on mental health," said Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, who added that DHR's mental health spending should be audited. "I think we have somewhat ... (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:24:23 GMT)
Smoke from N.C. wildfire creating health problems
Smoke from a wildfire in far eastern North Carolina has drifted nearly 200 miles west, leading officials to warn people with some health problems to stay inside. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:06:58 GMT)
Genomic Health chairman, CEO sells common shares
The chairman and 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. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:32:27 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose in late trading Thursday, in line with the broader market, despite oil's continued ascent. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:54:06 GMT)
Last Call: Community Health rises on analyst upgrade
Shares of hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. rose Thursday after a Stifel Nicolaus analyst upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Hold," as the company said it has avoided declines in patient volumes that have impacted competitors. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:00:14 GMT)
Medibank May Takeover Australian Health Management, Review Says
June 13 (Bloomberg) -- Medibank Private Ltd., Australia's biggest health insurer, may bid A$300 million ($280 million) for smaller rival Australian Health Management, the Australian Financial Review reported, citing the nation's finance minister. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:16:05 GMT)
Mass. Blue Cross/Blue Shield signs on to Google Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts says it will become the first health insurer to participate in Google Health, a medical records initiative by the online search engine. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:25:23 GMT)
Vital Signs: Millions with insurance still face serious financial, health risk
People without health insurance risk potential financial disaster if they should need expensive medical care, but a growing number of underinsured Americans also find themselves on shaky financial ground. (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:35:01 GMT)
States lack protections for consumers of individual health plans, group says
Most states — including Missouri and Kansas — don’t protect consumers from abuses by health insurance companies, according to Families USA. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:28:24 GMT)
Almost Family: Home health-care firm makes itself at home
With nearly 20 million Americans reaching retirement age in the next 12 years, home health-care company Almost Family, Inc. is ready to pull up a seat and make itself at home. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:20:22 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Universal Health Services
Shares of hospital operator Universal Health Services Inc. have traded around all-time highs in recent weeks, which caused a Wachovia analyst to downgrade the stock Friday. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:12:34 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose in early trading Friday, in line with the broader market, after the government's core inflation reading showed a moderate increase in line with expectations. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:07:39 GMT)
Scottsdale man donates millions for health research
T. Denny Sanford, who poured $400 million into a South Dakota health system in 2007, is committing $30 million to diabetes research. Some of the research funds are likely to stay in Arizona. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:21:20 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care shares move up
Health care providers and service stocks moved up with the broader market Friday, getting a lift from slipping oil prices and a small increase in inflation. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:46:30 GMT)
Precision blood pressure measurement to improve heart health
A University of Queensland researcher is trialling new, cutting-edge technology for measuring blood pressure and the health of the heart. The study, led by Dr James Sharman from the School of Medicine, aims to determine the effectiveness of measuring central blood pressure. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:55:00 GMT)
Suspended health chief dismissed
A chief executive of a trouble-hit health board loses his job following a hearing. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:05:15 GMT)
Health-Care Sector Is Poised to Keep Expanding,
Health care has become the beating heart of America's economy. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:06:57 GMT)
Mass. health insurance co. joins Google Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts says it will become the first health insurer to participate in Google Health, a medical records initiative by the online search engine. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:19:05 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 13, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:02:27 GMT)
Rell vetoes health care bill
Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed legislation Friday that would have opened the state employee health insurance plan to municipalities, small businesses and nonprofit agencies to help them save money. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:09:36 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks advanced late Friday, amid broad market gains, as investors took comfort in government readings on inflation and a drop in oil prices. (Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:31:02 GMT)
Female vets' health needs aren't being met, VA says
By Kimberly Hefling WASHINGTON Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many VA facilities, an internal agency report says, even as women are serving on front lines at historic levels. There are clear needs for more physicians trained in women's ca ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:05:17 GMT)
Health officials say 3 Ohio salmonella cases linked to tainted tomatoes
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Health officials have identified three cases of salmonella poisoning in central Ohio, the first cases in the state linked to tainted tomatoes. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:33:18 GMT)
Gun fires from purse at Health Department
A gunshot that rang out in the Kansas City Health Department lobby Friday morning stunned onlookers, including a woman grazed in the leg. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:44:58 GMT)
Report finds female veterans' health care lagging
WASHINGTON | Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, an internal agency report says. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:51:50 GMT)
Regional health initiative in project on e-records
The Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative will participate in a new federal demonstration project to promote the use of electronic health records in doctors' offices. ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:29:52 GMT)
Pa. ranked near middle in youth health, crime
A state-by-state study of youth health and crime factors ranks Pennsylvania close to the middle, at 23rd in the nation, but points to some worrisome factors in the state's juvenile justice system. ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:30:32 GMT)
Health Care Industry Boosts Economy's Pulse
Health care has become the beating heart of America's economy. In the past 15 years, the health care economy has pumped out 4.5 million new jobs, including related fields such as drug development and health insurance. A dozen of the 30 fastest growing occupations are related to health care. Even last month - as the unemployment rate took its biggest jump in 22 years - health care continued to ... (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:33:51 GMT)
VA says women's health care lags
WASHINGTON (AP) - Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many Veterans Administration facilities, an internal agency report says, even as women are serving on front lines at historic levels. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:52:17 GMT)
VA report: Female vets get 2nd-class health care
WASHINGTON -- Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many VA facilities, an internal agency report says, even as women are serving on front lines at historic levels. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:08:26 GMT)
Rell vetoes health care bill
Hartford - Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed legislation Friday that would have opened the state employee health insurance plan to municipalities, small businesses and nonprofit (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:21:01 GMT)
Rell Vetoes Health Pool Bill
Pledges To Work On Better Plan Next Year Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed a highly controversial "pooling" bill Friday that would have allowed municipalities and small businesses to join the state's health insurance plan — but she tempered the rejection with a pledge to work with Democrats for a better bill next year. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:47:35 GMT)
Blue Cross puts out health resource guide for Rutland
Local residents without health insurance may no longer have to hunt down medical groups able to provide them with treatment they need. The job has finally been done. ... - By SARA-MEGAN WALSH Herald Staff (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:01:10 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 14, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:01:23 GMT)
Biologists track health of San Antonio Bay
PORT O'CONNOR, Texas (AP) _ The life of a coastal fisheries biologist isn't all Jacques Cousteau glamour. But the biologists at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries Department office in Port O'Connor track fish population trends and, ultimately, the health of San Antonio Bay. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:09:30 GMT)
Health officials warns of high dust levels
ELLENSBURG – The Kittitas County Public Health Department is cautioning people about high levels of dust and particulate matter that will be in the air following the controlled collapse of Courson Hall, set for Saturday at 7 a.m. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:22:58 GMT)
Health Officials Defend Cutting Mental Health Program
Health officials say a program for the mentally ill the cut was not cost-effective and failed to deliver on its promises to provide several services. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:25:00 GMT)
N.Y. Health Department Confirms State's Second Salmonella Case
The State Department of Health recently reported New York's second case of salmonella poisoning which may be related to the outbreak involving tomatoes. (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:49:04 GMT)
‘Health Insurance Scheme to Gulp N646.8bn’
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) requires about N646.8 billion annually to provide social health insurance coverage to 70 per cent of Nigeria’s population (about 98 million people) who are poor, vulnerable to high disease burden and reside in the rural areas of the country. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:15:48 GMT)
Touchstone Health Honors Physician
For showing dedication, compassion and excellent service to all Touchstone Health members in their communities, Dr. Fernando Pacifico of Brooklyn and Dr. Andres Urena of Queens were recognized as Touchstone Health's Most Valuable Physicians. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:02:10 GMT)
Governor's office dubious of Senate GOP health plan
The uninsured would not have access to a full range of services and the funding stream is unreliable. Rosemarie B. Greco, director of the governor's Office of Health Care Reform, gave these two reasons Thursday why the administration feels a health care plan unveiled by Republican state senators this week is not the way to address health care reform in the state. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:09:51 GMT)
Health care for uninsured 20-somethings
About one in five adults age 19 to 29 don’t have health insurance. Kiplinger magazine contributing editor Erin Burt says if you’re dropped by your parents’ plan (usually when you graduate college or when you turn 21 in most states), you can still get good, affordable coverage on your own. • Extend your current coverage under COBRA. Ask your parents to contact their benefits office and ask ... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:10:13 GMT)
WVU dumps health sciences consultant
West Virginia University officials fired a $75,000-a-month consulting firm Friday, saying the consultants' scathing report about WVU's health science division and affiliated hospitals was fraught with errors and misunderstandings. ... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:13:47 GMT)
Health care sector to keep expanding, but so are costs
Health care has become the beating heart of America's economy. In the past 15 years, the health-care economy has pumped out 4.5 mi (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:17:03 GMT)
Officials warn: Watch for mental health needs after disaster
Taking care of mental health needs following an event like Wednesday's Little Sioux Scout Ranch tornado is important, according to Sheree Keely, vice president of Behavior Health Services at Alegent Health. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:22:58 GMT)
Handful of local establishments failed health inspections
NASHUA -- Here's a list of existing establishments -- mostly restaurants -- that failed a health inspection between Jan. 1, 2007, and April 4, 2008. ... - By PATRICK MEIGHAN Staff Writer (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:26:50 GMT)
Health care perfect storm looms
The increase in the elderly population, coupled with the shortage of nurses and the future retirement of a significant portion of the work force, creates a “perfect storm” in the health care market. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:28:36 GMT)
Even in sick economy, health care still strong
Health care has become the beating heart of America's economy. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:49:47 GMT)
Ron Dzwonkowski: Health care debate must go on
We have not in this country come to grips with the core question of whether health care is a right or a privilege — something to which every American is entitled or something to which your entitlement and the extent of your care depend on whether you are working and where. Although we all have essentially the same moving parts, the care of those parts differs greatly depending on your income and ... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:09:26 GMT)
Study: Health care lags for female vets
WASHINGTON - Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many VA facilities, an internal agency report says, even as women are serving on front lines at historic levels. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:50:47 GMT)
2ND AXED WHISTLEBLOWER'S 'HEALTH' ISSUE
A SECOND Health De partment employee claims he was fired after reporting "fraudulent and illegal activities" in his unit to the Department of Investigation. Thomas Tucker, a poison-information specialist at the agency since Nov. 14, 2005, says in a... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:06:09 GMT)
Health insurer executives earn healthy pay
The profits of Western New York's three major health insurers took a big tumble last year, but you wouldn't know it from the hefty raises given to their top executives. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:42:36 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 15, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:01:25 GMT)
S.Africa health alert as 19 TB patients flee hospital
South African health officials said Sunday they are searching for 19 tuberculosis patients who had fled treatment, and thus risked spreading the deadly disease, SAPA news agency reported. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:30:34 GMT)
Walgreens Health Tour makes FW stops
The Walgreens Take Care Health Tour will arrive in Fort Wayne to provide free health screenings and services Sunday, June 15 and Monday, June 16. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:42:03 GMT)
VIDEO: Men's Health Forum Scotland 10k
More than 2500 runners took part in the Men's Health Forum Scotland 10k road race on the southside of Glasgow on Sunday. The Herald was there to offer a unique perspective on the event. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:59:18 GMT)
5-M poor families to get free health insurance
MANILA, Philippines - Nearly five million Filipino families belonging to the poorest 25 percent of the population can look forward to adequate medical protection after the Arroyo administration allotted P3.5 billion this year for a program that provides free health insurance services, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) said Sunday. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:23:01 GMT)
SAfrica health alert as 19 TB patients flee hospital
South African health officials said Sunday they were searching for 19 tuberculosis patients who had fled treatment, and thus risked spreading the deadly disease, SAPA news agency reported. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:00:38 GMT)
Gathering health data is lengthy project
Nearly three years ago, a broad group that included large health insurers, hospitals and doctors set out to determine which hospitals and doctors provide the best care at the lowest cost. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:07:24 GMT)
Woman sent for mental health treatment after WA house fire
WHITE SWAN, Wash. (AP) - A 33-year-old woman has been sent to mental health treatment after the Yakima County Sheriff's Office says she accidentally... (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:11:22 GMT)
AMA forecasts health chaos in SA
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says the South Australian Government will not be able to secure adequate health services when up to 100 doctors resign from the public system. (Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:36:38 GMT)
Pacific scientists to discuss ecosystem health
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) - Hundreds of scientists will gather this week on the Big Island to evaluate the health of ecosystems in Hawaii and other Pacific islands. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:27:59 GMT)
Schools to open sexual health clinics to hand out contraception and abortion advice
Sexual health clinics are to be opened in secondary schools to hand out contraception and help arrange abortions. Pupils as young as 11 will be able to drop in for free condoms, contraceptive pills, morning-after pills, pregnancy testing and screening for sexually-transmitted diseases. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:29:41 GMT)
Students to build Clark County Combined Health District building
The Clark County Combined Health District expects to save taxpayers more than $500,000 when local students build it's new administrative office building. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:19:05 GMT)
Insurer partners with Google on health records
BOSTON—Google Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts will partner to allow plan members to create online personal health records with Google Health, the insurer said Thursday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:14:02 GMT)
Methodist International Enters Unprecedented Health Care Agreement in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey
Methodist International (MI), a subsidiary of The Methodist Hospital in Houston, has signed an unprecedented agreement with Emaar Healthcare Group (EHG), the healthcare subsidiary of United Arab Emirates-based Emaar Properties, to build, operate and manage its health care centers throughout the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. Methodist is the first Texas Medical Center hospital to expand ... (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:22:18 GMT)
Bernanke- U.S. faces tough choices on health costs
U.S. health care costs are likely to claim a bigger share of household spending in years to come, pressuring the government to absorb more health care costs, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:16:21 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care shares down
Shares of health care providers and service companies fell Monday morning, as record oil prices pressured stocks. Early in the day, the price of light, sweet crude for July delivery peaked at $139.89 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:29:09 GMT)
Bernanke Says Rising Health Care Costs a Strain
Bolstering the performance of the health care system is one of the biggest challenges facing the country, the Federal Reserve chairman said Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:34:50 GMT)
Bernanke: Health care will continue eating into budgets
Health care costs are likely to claim a bigger share of household spending in years to come, pressuring the government to absorb more health care costs, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:36:33 GMT)
The Fed: Bernanke shies away from specific health-care proposals
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke declines to offer the Congress any specific health-care-reform proposals, instead highlighting questions and trends in the sector. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:51:09 GMT)
Bernanke: Health care seen as challenge
Bernanke thinks bolstering the performance of the U.S. health care system is one of the biggest challenges facing the country. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:20:07 GMT)
Fed Wary Of Health Care Costs
Bolstering the performance of the U.S. health care system is one of the biggest challenges facing the country, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:30:03 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 16, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:02:51 GMT)
Health Buzz: Cardiac Arrests and Other Health News
Prostate cancer, men's health and swimming the English Channel (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:10:10 GMT)
Bernanke: Improving health care is critical challenge
Bolstering the performance of the U.S. health care system is one of the biggest challenges facing the country, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:26:13 GMT)
Bernanke: Improving health care is critical challenge
Bolstering the performance of the U.S. health care system is one of the biggest challenges facing the country, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:23:49 GMT)
Rising health costs pose economic risk: Bernanke
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned on Monday that rising U.S. government spending on health care risks triggering runaway budget deficits that could put economic stability in danger. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:27:09 GMT)
Health officials continue salmonella probe
A cluster of nine cases linked to tomatoes from a single source is the "most fruitful lead to date" in an investigation of a 23-state salmonella outbreak, a U.S. health official said Monday. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:39:48 GMT)
AMA issues first health report card on insurers
Some health insurance companies rate doctors on their performance. Now doctors are turning the tables. (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:40:07 GMT)
Fed Chief Fans Flames On Health-Care Reform
Ben Bernanke warns that rising government health-care spending threatens the stability of the economy. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:15:33 GMT)
Bernanke: Rising Health Costs a Strain
Bolstering the performance of the health care system is one of the biggest challenges facing the country, the Federal Reserve chairman said Monday. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:37:18 GMT)
Fed Chief Addresses Health Care and Its Costs
Ben S. Bernanke told Congress that health spending would ?rise relentlessly? unless lawmakers overhauled the health care system. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:04:50 GMT)
Study: Health costs to rise nearly 10 percent
Employer health care costs are poised to rise almost 10 percent in 2008 — more than double the annual inflation rate — and nearly that much again in 2009, according to an industry report released Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:11:36 GMT)
AMA issues first report card on health insurers
Some health insurance companies rate doctors on their performance. Now doctors are turning the tables. The American Medical Association issued its first health insurance report card at the group's annual meeting Monday. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:31:23 GMT)
AMA rates health insurers
Speed, accuracy in claims work graded Turning the tables on the health insurance industry's rankings of doctors, the American Medical Association on Monday said it will begin rating business practices of health plans that it says can slow payments to doctors and often confuse consumers. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:55:19 GMT)
Study Predicts Ballooning Health Costs
Employer health care costs are poised to rise almost 10 percent in 2008 - more than double the annual inflation rate - and nearly that much again in 2009, according to an industry report. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:30:02 GMT)
Wyoming DOC extends prison health care contract
The Wyoming Department of Corrections said Monday that it has signed a two-year, $32 million contract renewal with Prison Health Services, Inc. to provide medical care for inmates in the state's four correctional institutions. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:40:59 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care shares waver
Shares of health care providers and service companies wobbled in Tuesday morning trading as the markets lacked direction. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:43:07 GMT)
Fed Chief Addresses Health Care and Its Costs
Ben S. Bernanke told Congress that health spending would “rise relentlessly” unless lawmakers overhauled the health care system. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:36:20 GMT)
Health Highlights: June 17, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:02:27 GMT)
WHO says Myanmar health system 'back on its feet'
The World Health Organisation said Tuesday that the health system in cyclone-battered Myanmar was "back on its feet," but warned that disease risks remained. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:21:27 GMT)
Health leaders aim to cut premature birth rate
U.S. health leaders this week are crafting a blueprint on how to reverse the worrisome steady increase in babies being delivered prematurely, with one in every eight U.S. infants now born pre-term. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:41:44 GMT)
Flood raises public health risks
Public health threats rise to the surface during a flood like the one in the Midwest with animal waste runoff from farms and overflowing city sewer lines. But people are usually smart enough to avoid what can make them sick, experts say. (Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:58:27 GMT)
Lesbian health problems 'ignored'
The health of some lesbian and bisexual women is at risk because the NHS fails to meet their needs, say campaigners. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:22:02 GMT)
Lesbian health problems 'ignored'
The long-term health of some lesbian and bisexual women is at risk because the NHS is not meeting their needs, say campaigners. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:28:43 GMT)
Fed Chief Addresses Health Care and Its Costs
Ben S. Bernanke told Congress that health spending would “rise relentlessly” unless lawmakers overhauled the health care system. (Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:36:52 GMT)
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