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Analyst comments lift Medco Health Solutions
Shares of pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc. rose Monday after an analyst said key contract wins and a successful strategy should help the company's profits. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:18:37 GMT)
Smoke ban for mental health units
A new rule in mental health units in England means smoking will not be allowed in hospital buildings or grounds. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:48:46 GMT)
Less Bingo, More Health Coverage Start Today
Thousands of low-income parents will be eligible for health coverage under Medicaid starting today, and same-sex couples will have new rights, as 189 laws take effect in Maryland. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:51:58 GMT)
Jailed Myanmar journalist in ailing health: media watchdogs
Media watchdogs on Tuesday condemned the prolonged detention of Myanmar journalist Win Tin, saying his health has seriously deteriorated in recent days. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:40:22 GMT)
New Conn. health plan accepting applications
Mariana Luari would like to provide her 12 employees at the Town Line Diner with health insurance, but she and her husband can't afford it. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:34:59 GMT)
Mental health care loses funds in 2nd vote
Gov. Sonny Perdue succeeded Monday in rounding up enough votes to shift millions of dollars away from mental health care to fill other holes in the state budget. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:09:23 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Community Health Systems
A Citi Investment Research analyst expects Community Health Systems to at least reach Wall Street's profit estimates in the second quarter, and he upgraded the stock to "Hold" from "Sell" due to its price. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:26:05 GMT)
Health interventions around the kitchen table
During a brainstorming session on ways to implement health interventions for residents of Chicago's Austin neighborhood, someone tossed out an idea that struck a chord. How about inviting small groups of neighborhood residents to meetings in intimate settings similar to the homey way families swap stories around a kitchen table? (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:15:15 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks fell early Tuesday, in line with the broader market, as Wall Street continued to pull back on concerns that higher energy costs will curb consumer spending, further straining the economy. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:17:54 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health stocks trade lower
Health care providers and service stocks opened slightly lower Tuesday, with modest losses spread throughout the sector. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:47:23 GMT)
Preferred Health Systems Upgrades with SunGard
Preferred Health Systems will use SunGard’s EXP Macess to help improve customer service. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:23:08 GMT)
Top health official frustrated by salmonella probe
The Bush administration's top health official is expressing frustration that the salmonella outbreak from tainted tomatoes hasn't been solved yet. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:42:44 GMT)
Neogen buys product line from DuPont Animal Health
Neogen Corp., which makes test kits for food and animal safety, said Tuesday it bought a product line from DuPont Animal Health Solutions for an undisclosed amount. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:10:01 GMT)
Coventry Health Care director buys shares
A director of Coventry Health Care Inc. bought 4,000 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:20:16 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care stocks decline
Shares of health care providers and service companies lost ground Tuesday as the markets endured an uneven session. Here are afternoon results from a few key stocks in the sector: (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:21:23 GMT)
Pa. health info agency shut down by governor
The agency that monitors the cost and quality of Pennsylvania's health care system was pared down to a skeleton crew after a political stalemate at the Capitol allowed its funding to expire at midnight Monday. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:44:18 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks ended Tuesday mixed as investors found some solace in a better-than-expected sales report from General Motors. Rising oil prices, however, continued to weigh on the market. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:49:13 GMT)
Revolution Health's Lack of Health: Moving Away From B2B Focus; Consumer Only; Strategic Options?
Revolution Health, the high profile health information company founded by Steve Case, has been through its share of troubles over the last year or so: first it laid off about 60 employees from its Health Networks division eight months ago, and last month it laid off another 50 employees, about 20 percent of its present workforce, reports industry newsletter AISHealth. (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:04:00 GMT)
Revolution Health's Lack of Health: Moving Away From B2B Focus; Consumer Only; Strategic Options?
Revolution Health, the high profile health information company founded by Steve Case, has been through its share of troubles over the last year or so: first it laid off about 60 employees from its Health Networks division eight months ago, and last month it laid off another 50 employees, about 20 percent of its present workforce, reports industry newsletter AISHealth. The company says the latest ... (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:33:04 GMT)
One year later, health care in San Francisco not quite 'universal'
One year ago, San Francisco became the first city in the nation to attempt to provide universal health care to it residents. Twelve months later, some city residents wonder why the program is billed as universal when they're still getting turned away. When... (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:43:00 GMT)
Go-ahead for £91m health projects
A Cynon Valley community hospital and new mental health units in Wrexham get final approval. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:22:14 GMT)
Healthwise Among the First to Receive NCQA Health Information Product Certification
Healthwise Interactive Tools Help People Make Better Health Decisions (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:40:07 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose early Wednesday as Wall Street opened mixed after a Commerce Department report that factory orders rose as expected in May. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:18:39 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care shares gain ground
Health care stocks rose in Wednesday morning trading, with insurers rising after UnitedHealth Group Inc. reduced its full-year profit and revenue forecasts as Wall Street expected. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:49:27 GMT)
Most Patients Happy with German Health Care
German health benefits are very generous and there's usually little or no wait to get elective surgery or diagnostic tests, such as MRIs. It's one of the best health care systems in the world. It's visible in little ways that most Germans take for granted. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:58:48 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 2, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:01:39 GMT)
Two-Year-Old 'Picture of Health' After Six Heart Attacks
A year after having a heart transplant, a little girl who suffered six heart attacks by the age of 18 months is now the "picture of health." (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:06:30 GMT)
In Switzerland, A Health Care Model For America?
Switzerland's health care system could be the perfect political compromise for the U.S. Those who can afford to buy insurance are required by law. For those who can't, the government provides subsidies. Swiss citizens, like Cecile Crettol-Rappaz, say they wouldn't trade it for any other system. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:06:54 GMT)
Providence Health buys 245-bed Tarzana hospital
Providence Health & Services will buy 245-bed Tarzana Medical Center from Tenet Healthcare Corp. for $89 million, a company official said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:27:59 GMT)
Why Health Care? Why Now?
Europe spends far less on health care than the United States, while managing to cover all citizens and rank above the U.S. on most measures of good health. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:29:29 GMT)
EU tackles discrimination, boosts worker and health rights
The EU unveiled Wednesday new plans to tackle discrimination against aged or handicapped people, strengthen workers' rights and clear up health care across Europe's borders. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:49:34 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health Care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks were mixed in late trading Wednesday after oil prices surged to a new high and a government report showed that factory orders had their weakest performance in three months in May. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:11:16 GMT)
Sector Wrap: Health insurers are mixed
Shares of health insurers ended mixed Wednesday after UnitedHealth Group Inc. reduced its outlook for the second time this year, a move Wall Street expected -- and one that analysts said contained some good news. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:25:48 GMT)
Closing Glance: Health stocks
Health care stocks wavered in Wednesday's trading, with several health insurers rising in spite of an outlook reduction by UnitedHealth Group Inc. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:40:07 GMT)
Rising Health-Care Costs Hurt Small Biz
A survey of some 4,000 self-employed individuals and business owners with 10 or fewer employees finds most can't afford to offer health insurance to employees (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:43:32 GMT)
SPECIAL ARTICLE: Electronic Health Records in Ambulatory Care -- A National Survey of Physicians
This national survey finds that only 4% of physicians use an extensive, fully functional system for electronic health records, and 13% use some form of basic electronic records. Those who use electronic records are generally satisfied with the systems and believe that they improve the quality of care that patients receive. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:30:23 GMT)
Google, Microsoft Need to Share Health Partners
HealthVault manager says online services for health data don't want to fragment records. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:01:08 GMT)
French president says freed hostage in good health
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Wednesday that the newly freed Colombian-French hostage Ingrid Betancourt was in "good health" and her children would go to see her in Colombia. (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:10:41 GMT)
European Plan Would Expand Health Care Access Within the Bloc
European Union residents would be able to receive most health care treatment anywhere in the 27-nation bloc without prior authorization under a proposal published on Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:01:23 GMT)
At 60, Britain's health service needs reality check
Britain's National Health Service is famous for being free at the point of need, but analysts say that if the 60-year-old NHS is to serve an ageing and expanding population, the reality of its cost must be accepted. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:35:06 GMT)
Most Patients Happy With German Health Care
German health benefits are very generous, and there's usually little or no wait to get elective surgery or diagnostic tests, such as MRIs. It's one of the best health care systems in the world. It's visible in little ways that most Germans take for granted. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:51:19 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Aetna and Health Net skid
Shares of Aetna Inc. and Health Net Inc. were on pace to open at their lowest levels in years Thursday after a Goldman Sachs analyst downgraded the health insurers due to falling profit margins. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:37:38 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly rose early Thursday after the Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate fell flat in June, as economists had expected, abating some concern about the job market. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:19:40 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks
Shares of health insurers fell sharply Thursday morning, but other health care stocks were able to make gains. UnitedHealth Group Inc., which cut its profit forecast Wednesday, reached a 4 1/2-year low Thursday morning, and a Goldman Sachs analyst downgraded Aetna Inc. and Health Net Inc. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:44:38 GMT)
European Plan Would Expand Health Care Access Within the Bloc
European Union residents would be able to receive most health care treatment anywhere in the 27-nation bloc without prior authorization under a proposal published on Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:37:18 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 3, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:01:23 GMT)
Resveratrol found to improve health, but not longevity in aging mice on standard diet
Treated mice tended to have better bone health, as measured by thickness, volume, mineral content and density, and bending stiffness compared to the non-treated control group. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:16:31 GMT)
Allegheny County Health Department inspecting gas pumps
The Allegheny County Health Department said Thursday it is inspecting gas stations to make sure the air pollution control devices on gas pumps are working properly. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:30:52 GMT)
Health insurers tumble after analyst's dire note
The nation's health insurers tumble into the red after an analyst issues dire warnings about the industry's prospects. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:36:24 GMT)
Sector Wrap: UnitedHealth drags health care stocks
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. sank to a five-year low Thursday amid weak growth prospects, and negative sentiment on the managed care sector from Goldman Sachs dragged down other health insurance stocks. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:18:16 GMT)
CVS to Allow Prescription Histories on Google Health
Health providers face tough task in assuring data is available to multiple storage sites. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:07:57 GMT)
Bush administration lets WTC health czar go
The Bush administration is letting go of its World Trade Center health czar. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says its director met Thursday with John Howard and told him his term wouldn't be extended. (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:23:54 GMT)
European Plan Would Expand Health Care Access Within the Bloc
European Union residents would be able to receive most health care treatment anywhere in the 27-nation bloc without prior authorization under a proposal published on Wednesday. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:36:45 GMT)
Does debt affect your health?
The harmful effects of debt on people's health is being examined by a BBC Scotland investigation. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:25:18 GMT)
Health brief
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has scheduled the following health and wellness events: Nutrition 101 Stop-By, July 9, 10 to 11 a.m., St. Edward’s Food and Wellness Center, 1001 Branch Ave., Providence; Chair Yoga, July 16, 11 a.m. to noon, East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence; Blood pressure screening, July 18, noon to 2 p.m., McAuley House, body, mind and ... (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:45:34 GMT)
Health chief admits bullying among paramedics
The chief of the New South Wales Health Department has admitted pockets of bullying and harassment exist within the Ambulance Service. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:40:46 GMT)
9/11 Health Official Is Ousted
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided not to reappoint the official who has coordinated health programs for ground zero workers, Congressional aides who spoke with him said. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:34:57 GMT)
State didn't try to collect fine from Blue Cross / Health care enforcers admit they knew they'd be outgunned in court
California regulators admitted Thursday that for more than a year they didn't even try to enforce a million-dollar fine against health insurer Anthem Blue Cross because they knew they would be outgunned in court. In early 2007, the Department of Managed... (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:44:33 GMT)
Dark Chocolate Seduces Taste Buds of Health-Conscious Britons
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. sales of dark chocolate jumped 96 percent to 85 million pounds ($168.5 million) between 2005 and 2007 as health-conscious Britons switched from the milk-chocolate option, according to research published today. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:04:34 GMT)
T.O. health chief seeks to limit vehicle idling to 10 seconds
TORONTO - Toronto's Board of Health has passed a proposal from the city's chief medical officer that aims to limit vehicle idle time to just 10 seconds. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:50:37 GMT)
Mass. bill would expand mental health coverage
An initiative expanding insurance coverage for a long list of mental health diagnoses is making its way through the Legislature. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:59:57 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 4, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:01:35 GMT)
Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council Employees Let Go After Program Authorization Lapses
Nearly the entire staff of the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council has been let go due to a political disagreement between Gov. Ed Rendell (D) and state Senate Republicans over whether a bill to reauthorize the council should also include an extension of a malpractice insurance subsidy for physicians, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports (Goldstein, Philadelphia Inquirer, 7/2). (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:15:59 GMT)
Health bosses order data amnesty
Health bosses order a data amnesty after an employee loses personal information of 137 patients. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:25:33 GMT)
Health Department To Spray For Mosquitoes Next Week
Department of Health officials say they will begin spraying for mosquitoes with West Nile virus next week in three boroughs. The airborne spraying will run from Tuesday to next Thursday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:30:12 GMT)
Calif. Ignores $1M Fine Of Health Insurer
California regulators admitted that for more than a year they didn't even try to enforce a million-dollar fine against health insurer Anthem Blue Cross because it feared they would be outgunned in court. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:00:04 GMT)
Conference to focus on African-American's health
The fourth annual Healthy Heritage Wellness Conference aims to help African-Americans take charge of their health. The July 26 conference at California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, is free. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:14:22 GMT)
TIMELINE-The National Health Service
(Reuters) - The government published a draft constitution for the National Health Service in England earlier this week, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the creation of the NHS on Saturday. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:48:00 GMT)
Thanks for forest health summit
A few weeks ago I attended an excellent panel on forest health, sponsored by Our Future Summit. I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the panel, especially Sandy Briggs, who organized most of the event. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:21:27 GMT)
Atlanta chosen as site of national health museum
Atlanta has been selected as the site of a $250 million National Health Museum designed to teach visitors about healthier living and serve as a stage for international events. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:35:05 GMT)
AMA calls for Top End health body
The Australian Medical Association says one body should replace the Northern Territory, Western Australian and Queensland Governments in delivering health services across the north of Australia. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:55:25 GMT)
Health-care fraud a new temptation
With more and more employers dumping their health-care benefit plans and the slumping economy stretching pocketbooks to the max, it may seem tempting and harmless for people to simply borrow someone else's health-insurance benefits to get medical care. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:21:03 GMT)
School health centers bring services to students
The exam room at Cleveland High School's Teen Health Center has the basics: a blood pressure monitor and various scopes hang on the wall. Paper covers the exam table. But its equipment also reflects the realities of adolescent health problems. One cupboard holds pap smear kits, another has a birth control teaching kit. In the lab room there's acne medication, a centrifuge and a tank of liquid ... (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:24:18 GMT)
HEALTH CARE BENEFITS: Self-insured plans gaining popularity
Many companies and governments are turning to self-insured health plans. The reason, some say, is they don't require employers to pay a tax on monthly insurance premiums and they allow companies to customize their benefits rather than pay for more general coverage packages. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:42:07 GMT)
The closing health care door WHAT OTHERS SAY
This editorial is from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch:Having health insurance used to mean that if you got sick, you'd get all the medical care you needed. Not anymore. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:35:33 GMT)
Health fair attracts record number of visitors
ONE of the biggest health events here, the annual Health And You exhibition, has attracted a record number of exhibitors this year. More than 70 exhibitors are participating in the two-day health fair, which is into its fourth year. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:10:55 GMT)
New HIV Health Support Service Launched Across London
On July 7, Terrence Higgins Trust and NAM are launching a new pan-London health support service for people living with HIV. The 'HIV Health Support Service' offers one to one or group meetings with a Health Trainer where people can learn more about HIV, treatments and managing their own condition. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:16:01 GMT)
Kenya: Health Workers Call Off Strike
Doctors and other health workers at the Nakuru-based Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital have called off a two-day strike after the intervention of senior Government officials. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:05:59 GMT)
Cigarette Packs To Have Illustrated Health Warning Soon
KOTA BAHARU, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry is amending the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 to make an illustrated health warning compulsory on every cigarette pack in the country. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:41:15 GMT)
Logan Co. Health Department distributing free radon testing kits
LINCOLN -- The Logan County Health Department is distributing free radon testing kits after the county was identified as one of 49 in Illinois to have a radon level higher than average. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:13:51 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 5, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:16:30 GMT)
School health centers bring services to students
The exam room at Cleveland High School's Teen Health Center has the basics: a blood pressure monitor and various scopes hang on the wall. Paper covers the exam table. But its equipment also reflects the realities of adolescent health problems. One cupboard holds pap smear kits, another has a birth control teaching kit. In the lab room there's acne medication, a centrifuge and a tank of liquid ... (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:09:25 GMT)
Mass. bill would expand mental health coverage
BOSTON -- An initiative expanding insurance coverage for a long list of mental health diagnoses is making its way through the Legislature. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:20:17 GMT)
Freed Betancourt given clean bill of health
Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt said she had been given a clean bill of health on Saturday after a series of medical tests at a Paris military hospital. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:50:06 GMT)
Health symposium to advise on rural strategies
Some of the world's leading experts in rural health have gathered in Brisbane for the inaugural Rural and Remote Health Scientific Symposium, starting today. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:55:57 GMT)
Governor’s veto preserves health inspections of association pools
Cutting extraneous costs might be at the forefront of everyone’s mind these days, but not when community health is concerned, according to Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. He vetoed a long-negotiated piece of legislation -- House Bill 679 -- that would have cut back the number of required state Department of Health inspections of homeowners association pools. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:09:02 GMT)
Chickens have role in guarding public health
The lowly chicken, a dumb cluck of a bird that tastes better than it looks, sometimes serves a higher role in life -- as a watchdog for human health. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:53:11 GMT)
FG Seeks W’Bank’s Assistance on Health Delivery
Federal Government has asked for N5.8 billion ($50 million) from the World Bank to improve the health sector. Minister of Health, Dr Hassan Lawal, made the request at a meeting of World Bank-assisted Health Systems Development Project (HSDP11) with State Commissioners of Health in Abuja. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:13:48 GMT)
Restaurants face tougher health rules
Local health departments in North Carolina are using new inspection standards that officials say put more importance on practices that prevent customers from getting sick. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:18:09 GMT)
Freed Betancourt in good health
Former Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt has been given a clean bill of health after a series of medical tests at a Paris military hospital. She told French television that she was "very surprised" not to have any physical side-effects from six years of captivity in the Colombian jungle. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:22:53 GMT)
State Health Department gets CDC grant to fight child obesity
As the state Health Department cobbles together a new obesity-fighting program based on the first of five annual $455,000 grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it's not yet clear what role the Utah County Health Department will have in its execution. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:05:25 GMT)
Alarm grows on kids' dental health
As a pediatric dentist, Dr. James Musser sees many cautionary tales. Dr. Megan Mayneur works on Desmond Davis, 9, at the Native American Health Center in Sacramento, which serves poor children. About 4,000 of California's 34,000 dentists are said to offer 97% of such care. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:22:35 GMT)
School health centers bring services to students
The exam room at Cleveland High School's Teen Health Center has the basics: a blood pressure monitor and various scopes hang on the wall. Paper covers the exam table. But its equipment also reflects the realities of adolescent health problems. One cupboard holds pap smear kits, another has a birth control teaching kit. In the lab room there's acne medication, ... (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:13:04 GMT)
Venus proves health of women's game, says Martina
Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes that Venus Williams's fifth All England Club title proves that the women's tour is in good health. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:46:45 GMT)
After flap, Pepperell board may hire health agent
By Don Eriksson MediaNews PEPPERELL -- Last month, Board of Health members were upset that their job posting for a long-sought part-time health agent had not appeared until June 9, a week before the June 17 cutoff date. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:57:39 GMT)
Accord On Core Competency, Standards And Quality Assurance In Health Promotion And Education
In response to the global health crisis, 26 leading authorities in competency-based and accreditation movements in global health promotion, health education, and public health reached an accord last week on what should comprise the domains of core competency in health promotion and health education. The conference, the first of its kind, was co-chaired by Prof. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:15:49 GMT)
WTC Health Official Booted By Bush Administration
Late Thursday, right before the long July 4th weekend, it was announced the Bush administration had declined to keep on the World Trade Center health czar. Dr. John Howard was the director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health within the Center for Disease Control and had much support--last Wednesday, Governor David Paterson asked President Bush to extend Howard's ... (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:01:04 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 6, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:01:55 GMT)
McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans?
There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies? (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:28:23 GMT)
Venus proves health of women's game, says Martina
Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes that Venus Williams's fifth All England Club title proves that the women's tour is in good health. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:09:36 GMT)
McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans?
There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies? (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:25:44 GMT)
Al-Manie: Health care to see major improvements
JEDDAH: Health Minister Dr. Hamad Al-Manie said yesterday that the government plans to make radical changes to the health care system in the Kingdom. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:11:24 GMT)
Mental health breaches targeted
A new website is being set up to name and shame mental health providers who breach the Health and Disability Code of Practice. The site will list specific cases and identify mental health providers and staff who fall short of the code. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:45:53 GMT)
McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans?
By KEVIN FREKING and NEDRA PICKLER There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies? The Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting has proposed that everyone buying health insurance get a refundable tax credit, $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families. At the same time, he would ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:33:14 GMT)
NHIS: ‘Subscribers Prefer Tertiary Health Institutions’
Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, Dr. Muhammad Dogo- Muhammad , has said 80 per cent of Nigerians in the National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS) have shown preference for tertiary health facilities, rather than primary health-care centres. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:14:53 GMT)
Buy shellfish from reputable dealers: New Brunswick health officials
Public health officials in Saint John, N.B., are warning people to buy their shellfish only from reputable dealers after several people got shellfish poisoning. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:57:41 GMT)
Mental health fears over khat use
There are fears that the stimulant khat is contributing to mental health problems within the UK's east African communities. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:32:26 GMT)
Team offers health care to the homeless
County's outreach effort provides free medical assistance, checkups Food and shelter are the most pressing needs for the homeless — but what about health care? (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:48:09 GMT)
Austrian Government Collapses on Health Care, Pension System
July 7 (Bloomberg) -- Austria's People's Party declared an end to a coalition government with the Social Democrats after talks on revamping the country's health-care system collapsed. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:59:56 GMT)
Austrian Government Collapses on Health Care, EU Vote (Update1)
July 7 (Bloomberg) -- Austria's People's Party said its coalition government with Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer 's Social Democrats was over, after talks on revamping the health system collapsed amid a widening rift over the country's future and its role in the European Union. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:44:56 GMT)
Parents of twins report more mental health symptoms than parents of singletons
Barcelona, Spain: Mothers and fathers of twins conceived either spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technology (ART) suffer more mental health symptoms after delivery and one year later than do parents of singleton babies, according to research presented to the 24th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Barcelona today (Monday). (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:52:38 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks mostly rose early Monday, in line with the broader market, as investors found some relief in falling oil prices. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:23:05 GMT)
Miss. health insurance plan has $149M surplus
The state and school employees' health plan that is managed by the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration has a $149 million surplus, officials said. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:26:28 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care shares rise
Health care stocks traded higher Monday morning, rising with the broader markets as the price of oil declined and the dollar gained strength against other currencies. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:48:55 GMT)
Magellan Health Services seeks members for behavioral health board
Magellan Health Services of Arizona, which provides mental health services for Maricopa County, is seeking three members for its governance board. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:19:33 GMT)
Parents Of Twins Report More Mental Health Symptoms Than Parents Of Singletons
Mothers and fathers of twins conceived either spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technology suffer more mental health symptoms after delivery and one year later than do parents of singleton babies, according to new research. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:21:15 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 7, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:02:46 GMT)
New sexual health clinic for city
The Bristol Sexual Health Centre is offering integrated care under one roof. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:56:21 GMT)
Pregnancy Alone Not A Risk for Mental Health Problems
MONDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnancy alone isn't associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, a new study says. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:01:37 GMT)
Kansas health advocates outline immunization plan
Nearly half of Kansas' counties don't have a private health care provider who gives childhood immunizations, and public health advocates see that as a big issue in trying to boost immunization rates. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:49:44 GMT)
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News
New laser system measures carbon-14 … Rat study finds new therapy for hemorrhage … Scientists urge more fungi research … Robot imager evaluates tiny tissue slices … Health/Science news from UPI. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:51:18 GMT)
Jennifer Openshaw: We can all learn from Fed Chief Bernanke's outlook on health care
It didn’t get much comment in the news, but Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke recently made some prescient remarks to the Senate Committee on Health Reform about the future of health care. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:51:31 GMT)
German Health Care Company Buying Intravenous Drug Firm
The German health care company Fresenius said it had agreed to buy the American generic drug maker APP Pharmaceuticals for $3.7 billion. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:28:42 GMT)
Money, ads give health care top political billing
Health care is returning as a campaign issue, with special interest and advocacy groups preparing to spend at least $60 million to push politicians to embrace universal access to medical coverage. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:05:53 GMT)
Health dept. uses MySpace to reach teens
NEW YORK, July 7 (UPI) -- The New York City health department has posted a page on MySpace, the social networking site, to engage teens grappling with depression, drugs and violence. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:14:55 GMT)
Members of consumer-driven health plans choosing less care
Jessica Greene of the University of Oregon was a leading co-author on two studies examining prescription drug use and behavior of participants of emerging health plans known as CDHPs. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:22:18 GMT)
Cardinal Health cutting 600 jobs
Health care products and services company Cardinal Health Inc. says it will cut 600 jobs as it streamlines its business into two primary segments. The cuts are about 1.5 percent of its global work force. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:13:13 GMT)
Cardinal Health axes 600 jobs
Health care products company slashes 440 jobs, imposes hiring freeze as it restructures operations into two units. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:21:13 GMT)
Ahead of the Bell: Health insurers
A Credit Suisse analyst cut his price targets on three health insurers Tuesday, but kept a top rating on Humana Inc., and said Aetna Inc. may be able to raise its profit outlook. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:25:16 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks were mixed in morning trading Tuesday after the Federal Reserve chief said the central bank may extend lending efforts to investment banks. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:49:03 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health care stocks gain ground
Shares of health care providers and service companies moved up in Tuesday morning trading as oil prices slipped, and the Federal Reserve considered extending an emergency loan program for investment houses. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:53:15 GMT)
Cardinal Health to cut jobs, streamline business
Drug wholesaler Cardinal Health Inc said on Tuesday it would eliminate 600 jobs and consolidate its businesses to cut costs. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:11:34 GMT)
German Health Care Company Buying Intravenous Drug Firm
The German health care company Fresenius said it had agreed to buy the American generic drug maker APP Pharmaceuticals for $3.7 billion. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:36:16 GMT)
Dutch health system rated best, U.S. worst: polls
Americans are the least satisfied with their health care system, while the Dutch system is rated the best, according to new research. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:39:50 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 8, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:01:54 GMT)
Money, ads give health care top political billing
Health care is returning as a campaign issue, with special interest and advocacy groups preparing to spend at least $60 million to push politicians to embrace universal access to medical coverage. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:13:39 GMT)
Coalition to lobby for health-care reform
A coalition of unions, think tanks and other groups launched an advertising campaign on Tuesday saying they want to ensure that health-care reform tops the U.S. political agenda after the November elections. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:12:19 GMT)
Audit finds some vets paying more than others for health care
Some military retirees disabled in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan pay more for health care than other retirees, and a new report recommends waiving their insurance premiums to correct the inequity. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:00:35 GMT)
Injured Iraq War Veterans Paying More for Private Health Care
July 8 (Bloomberg) -- Many former U.S. soldiers who were disabled fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and live far from government facilities pay more for health care than other military retirees, a government report found. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:32:59 GMT)
McCain Health Plan and That High-Risk Pool
Senator John McCain?s health plan for high-risk group stands in sharp relief to that of Senator Barack Obama. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:22:04 GMT)
German Health Care Company Buying Intravenous Drug Firm
The German health care company Fresenius said it had agreed to buy the American generic drug maker APP Pharmaceuticals for $3.7 billion. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:36:36 GMT)
McCain health plan and that high-risk pool
Senator John McCain's health plan for high-risk group stands in sharp relief to that of Senator Barack Obama. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:49:08 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 8, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:47:05 GMT)
Mental health centre is unveiled
Health Secretary Alan Johnson and comedienne Jo Brand officially open a £70m mental health centre. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:40:51 GMT)
High-risk pools could strain McCain's health plan
If Senator John McCain's plan for remaking American health care is to work, he will have to find billions of dollars to cover high-risk people who can't afford expensive insurance premiums. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:33:57 GMT)
Opening Glance: Health Care equipment and supplies
Health care equipment and supply stocks rose in early trading Wednesday, despite a dip in the broader market, as some investors were encouraged by better-than-expected results from aluminum maker Alcoa Inc. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:11:23 GMT)
Aerosol toxins from red tides may cause long-term health threat
NOAA scientists reported in the current issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives that an algal toxin commonly inhaled in sea spray, attacks and damages DNA in the lungs of laboratory rats. The findings document how the body's way of disposing the toxin inadvertently converts it to a molecule that damages DNA. Human inhalation of brevetoxins produced by the red tide organism, ... (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:37:18 GMT)
Thai court disqualifies health minister
Thailand's Constitutional Court disqualified the country's public health minister from office Wednesday for failing to fully declare his wife's assets, in one of a raft of court cases stacked against the embattled coalition government. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:20:23 GMT)
Aerosol Toxins From Red Tides May Cause Long-term Health Threat
An algal toxin commonly inhaled in sea spray, attacks and damages DNA in the lungs of laboratory rats. The findings document how the body's way of disposing the toxin inadvertently converts it to a molecule that damages DNA. Human inhalation of brevetoxins produced by the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, is an increasing public health concern. (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:21:05 GMT)
Health Highlights: July 9, 2008
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: (Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:01:36 GMT)
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