Rabies cases set county record with 47th animal Nov 21, 2009
He and Health Services Director Kevin Irvine are pondering a county-wide rabies quarantine to protect people and pets from the fatal disease, he said ... A resident reported the rabid cat in Tumacacori and animal control officers captured it, according to a bulletin from Santa Cruz County Health Services ... Animal Control officers found the 47 rabid animals throughout the county, according to Health Services. (Nogales International, AZ)
State jobless rate declines, bucking trend Nov 20, 2009
But much of those losses were offset by strong gains in two of the state s most important sectors: education and health services, as well as professional, scientific, and technical services. Each sector added about 1,500 jobs last month. (Boston Globe)
MN adds jobs in October, but unemployment climbs to 7.6% Nov 20, 2009
Other segments with job gains included education and health services (up 3,700), leisure and hospitality (up 1,700), government (up 1,600), information (up 300) and financial activities (up 200). The level of logging and mining employment was flat for the month. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Kentucky jobless rate tops 11% Nov 20, 2009
Sectors reporting job losses for the month included: other services, 2,200; manufacturing, 2,000; and educational and health services, 400. The manufacturing sector has lost 32,900 jobs over the year, according to the release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Workers' hair tests nail 10 times more drug users Nov 20, 2009
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration data show a 0. 3% uptick in overall marijuana and hashish use from 2007 to 2008. (USA Today -- Money)
Surgeon 'Glues' the Breastbone Together After Open-Heart Surgery Nov 20, 2009
"We are proud of the innovative work being done at Foothills Medical Centre," says Dr. L. Brent Mitchell, Director of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta and Head of the Clinical Department of Cardiac Sciences at Alberta Health Services, "I used to warn my open-heart surgery patients that they would feel like they had been hit by a truck during a long recovery period; I'm glad I don't have to say that anymore.". More than one million open-heart surgeries are performed in the world each... (Science Daily)
Fence called ugly blot on suicide spot Nov 20, 2009
They would be better off using the money on mental health services to deal with the problem. Instead, they've come up with this design which is aesthetically very displeasing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gates Names West, Clark to Lead Fort Hood Review Nov 20, 2009
Components of the wide-ranging probe could include self-examinations by the Army and the military's medical community, and likely look at personnel policies and the availability of mental health services for troubled troops. It would go well beyond the specific case of Maj. (Newsmax)
University Hospital opts for fixed-rate bonds Nov 20, 2009
University Health Services Inc. approved the move Thursday, clearing the way for University to lock in a fixed rate of 5. 25 percent. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Galt Joint Union High School Distric hires new superintendent Nov 20, 2009
Lee, who could not be reached for comment late Wednesday, currently oversees health services and community affairs for the Modesto district, which serves more than 31,000 students, according to its Web site. Prior, she was administrator of academic achievement at Sacramento City Unified School District, and has been both a high school and elementary school principal, according to her resume. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
4,000 more doses of vaccine arrive Nov 20, 2009
University Health Services (UHS) has received 4,000 additional doses of the injectable H1N1 vaccine, UHS Marketing Manager Beth Collitt said today ... Director of University Health Services Margaret Spear said she is excited UHS has received more injectable doses but is concerned student interest in the vaccine has waned. (Daily Collegian, PA)
State's former Veterans Dept. chief indicted Nov 20, 2009
The state Department of Health Services had uncovered rule violations and problems in patient care during an inspection of the 20-bed nursing home for veterans. Workers were not responding to call lights, and residents were left unsupervised while smoking, among other issues. (AZCentral -- News)
UW-Madison awarded $9.5 million for influenza research Nov 20, 2009
UW-Madison University Health Services is also taking the prevention path as they prepare for an uptick in H1N1 cases after Thanksgiving and winter breaks, UHS Executive Director Sarah Van Orman said. Van Orman said UHS will be ready for the next round of outbreaks. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Fight climate with free condoms Nov 19, 2009
The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services ... have lower fertility rates that contribute to slower growth in greenhouse gas emissions.". "As the growth of population, economies and consumption outpaces the Earth's capacity to adjust, climate change could become much more extreme and conceivably catastrophic," the report said. (India Times)
'This is a blessing' Nov 19, 2009
Wetzel and tribal leaders accepted the grant from Eric Broderick, acting administrator of the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. "Suicide among our youth in this nation is a continuing tragedy," Broderick said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mount Sinai Medical Center turns profit Nov 19, 2009
Concentrating on health services that generate a lot of revenue and profit helped Mount Sinai overcome a 5 percent drop in overall inpatient admissions to its hospital. It also saw increases in charity care and bad debt. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Health services fail to hit targets Nov 19, 2009
The audit found none of the state's eight area health services had achieved all projected targets in the first six months of this year, and three had not started work on some of the recommendations ... Two hospitals in each of the eight area health services were visited ... The Opposition health spokeswoman, Jillian Skinner, said the audit highlighted flawed reporting at some area health services. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
South Africa: Cabinet Condemns Attacks on Zimbabweans Nov 19, 2009
Toilet facilities had been provided at the sports field and the municipality hoped to make health services available in the form of a mobile clinic. Meanwhile, Cabinet added its voice and also expressed "shock and disappointment "at the way the national anthem was sung and the way the national flag was hung last Friday during a rugby match. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Poor Women Will Bear 'Climate Burden,' Says UN Nov 19, 2009
Their scant income provides little security to protect them against threats from changing conditions, and limited access to health services. Bunmi Makinwa, director of the UNFPA regional office for Sub-Saharan Africa, spoke to IPS about three challenges likely to exacerbate the effects of climate change for African populations. (allAfrica.com)
* Amnesty chief calls for equality for poor Aussie Aborigines Nov 19, 2009
The government was also spending billions of dollars on improving housing, health services, schools and policing in these overcrowded communities that are often plagued by alcohol and substance abuse. Khan, a Bangladesh-born lawyer, told the National Press Club that Aboriginal poverty was the most pressing frontier for human rights in Australia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
12th annual Top Forty Under 40 award recipients announced Nov 19, 2009
David Allen, University of Memphis; Sheri Bancroft, Hutchison School; Mary Beard, FedEx Corp.; Betsy Brasher, First Tennessee Bank; Jamie Carter, Crittenden Regional Hospital; Chirag Chauhan, The Barnett Group; Wei Chen, Sunshine Enterprise, Inc.; Nathan Cook, Christ Community Health Services; Eric Criswell, Davis Patrikios Criswell, Inc.; Shawn Danko, Big Foot Lodge; Jana Davis Lamanna, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee PC; Jay Dennis, IBM; Michael Erhardt, Paragon National Bank; Lane... (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
unemployment rate Nov 19, 2009
Jobs were added in construction (1,600), manufacturing (1,600), other services (1,000) and education and health services (800). Public sector employment increased by 2,600 jobs over the month, behind gains at the local government level (4,300). (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Physical Therapist Assistant Nov 19, 2009
Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Healthcare - Health Services Manages Others: No Job Type: Health Care Nurse Professional Services Education: 4 Year Degree Experience: Not Specified Post Date: 11/2/2009 Contact Information Contact: Gretchen Nolte Phone: 954-790-9589 Ref ID: PTA Melbourne Fax: 800-611-7457 Description. Avante Ancillary atMelbourne is seeking a Full-Time licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to add to our in-house therapy program in ourMelbourne, Floridafacility. (Florida Today)
Science news » Nov 19, 2009
The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Saint Francis ranked high Nov 19, 2009
Satisfied employees create the foundation for excellent patient care, and they are the power behind the superior health services the Medical Center provides. Saint Francis Medical Center is a 258-bed facility serving more than 650,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Fort Hood killings may prompt military review Nov 18, 2009
The inquiry, they said, could look at personnel policies and the availability of mental health services for troubled troops. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants a unified probe that goes beyond the Army, but has not decided how far-reaching the inquiry would be or who would lead it, Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Crime)
A new beginning: SAM moves beyond loss of house, drug bust Nov 18, 2009
Junior Adam Savaglio, former SAM president, devised an action plan for the chapter that includes yearly full chapter meetings with the GLO director, WUPD and Betsy Foy, the substance abuse specialist at Student Health Services, and required completion of GreekLifeEdu, an online prevention program. Chapter members are now also subject to a revised internal standard and code of conduct. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
SU receives 200 swine flu vacciens for students Nov 18, 2009
Syracuse University received 200 more doses of nasal mist H1N1 vaccine Monday, said Carol Masiclat, SU Health Services spokeswoman ... Health Services sent an e-mail to the university community Tuesday afternoon alerting it to the delivery ... Students will be able to receive the vaccination during a clinic held at the Health Services building on Waverly Avenue Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. (Daily Orange, NY)
Pentagon probe follows massacre Nov 18, 2009
The inquiry, they said, could look at personnel policies and the availability of mental health services for troubled troops. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants a unified probe that goes beyond the Army. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Line Forms In Lodi For H1N1 Flu Shots Nov 18, 2009
A clinic hosted by San Joaquin County's Public Health Services Department starts at 8:30 a.m. at 300 W. Oak St. As of 7 a.m., about 20 people were in line. The clinic is intended for those who do not have a medical provider and for the following at-risk groups. (KCRA 3, CA)
Wellness featured at Brookline teachers professional development day Nov 18, 2009
The introduction of a wellness track for the annual professional development day was the brainchild of Kate Donnelly, coordinator of school health services, and Teddi Jacobs, curriculum coordinator of kindergarten through grade eight physical education, grades seven and eight health education, and grades nine to 12 health and fitness. Donnelly and Jacobs, members of the town s Wellness Committee, proposed the introduction of this new topic, designed the nutrition and physical activity... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Day care centers face license fee hike Nov 18, 2009
New license fees for child care centers were going to escalate to thousands of dollars after Jan. 1 because of cuts to the Arizona Department of Health Services ... But parents and providers flooded the Web site of the Arizona Department of Health Services with their objections. (Nogales International, AZ)
Francis A. Rokusek Nov 18, 2009
Francis died with his family at his side on Oct. 27 at Freeman Regional Health Services in Freeman, S.D., at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 5 days. Francis' memory will forever be cherished by his wife of 58 years, Florence, rural Olivet; his six children: Agnes Rokusek, Sioux Falls, S.D., Allen Rokusek, Bargersville, Ind. (Freeman Courier, SD)
BAH to be held Thursday, Nov. 19 Nov 18, 2009
Highlights include a brief update from ACISD Health Services Coordinator, Denise Scanlan, concerning H1N1 flu and the vaccine availability, as well as announcements by Bay Blazer president Dana Daniel about various future community events. For more information contact Rose Rau at the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce at 729-6445. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Wash. Unemployment Rate Up Slightly In Sept. Nov 18, 2009
Other industries that gained jobs were: information, up 700; financial activities, up 600; and education and health services, and wholesale trade, both up 200. Washington's unemployment rate remains lower than the national figure, which was 10. (KIRO TV, WA)
Editorial Board Members July to December 2009 Nov 18, 2009
Dena Geraghty, member of Lee County Juvenile and Family Dependency Drug Court Teams; Certified Addiction Prevention Professional; former chairman, Health Services Board, District 8, during the Chiles Administration; board member, Pace Center for Girls Lee County. Al Hoffman, former CEO of WCI; former chairman of Florida Council of 100; former U.S. ambassador to 00004000 Portugal; currently involved with SAFE (Securing America's Future Energy) and Center for the Study of The Presidency, both in... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
UNC-CH shelves new infirmary idea Nov 17, 2009
The has put on hold plans to develop a new health services facility ... At the time, university officials pushed forward with the health services building because it was to be paid for with student fees and private donations ... Possible sources of funds are private donations or leasing out the Taylor building once the health services facilities are relocated. (Triangle Business Journal)
FDA Approves 5th Swine Flu Vaccine Nov 17, 2009
Links And Other Resources The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has a toll-free information line to answer any questions you may have about the swine flu. The number is 1-888-777-5320. (KWTX.com, TX)
Michelle Obama: Don't Let Tests Define You Nov 17, 2009
Attendees at the luncheon included Kathleen Sebelius, the former governor of Kansas and President Obama's Health Services secretary. Other mentors were Latina astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and actresses Susan Sarandon and Alfre Woodard. (CBS News -- Health)
Wisconsin Democrats support medical marijuana Nov 17, 2009
The Department of Health Services could not estimate how many people would qualify for marijuana prescriptions, according to the fiscal estimate for the bill. Seventeen of 132 lawmakers have signed on in support. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Candice Fountain: Nuçi's Space earns tax exemption Nov 17, 2009
Candice Fountain: Nu i's Space earns tax exemption111709letters2Athens Banner-Herald I'm shocked that Nu i's Space, an Athens-based nonprofit that provides mental health services and other services to musicians, still is fighting for a property tax exemption (Story, "Nu i's Space to fight tax ruling," Tuesday) ... I'm shocked that Nu i's Space, an Athens-based nonprofit that provides mental health services and other services to musicians, still is fighting for a property tax exemption (Story,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
National campaign inspires leaders to help nonprofits Nov 17, 2009
More than 19 not for profit groups make up the Richland-Wilkin Leave a Legacy, including social and health services, art, church and educational institution organizations. Advertisement. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Actress Sienna Miller to Serve as International Medical Corps Ambassador Nov 17, 2009
International Medical Corps has been providing health services and training local health professionals there since the '90s. "We are tremendously grateful to have Sienna join our efforts in raising awareness of the suffering of vulnerable populations in DRC and around the world," said International Medical Corps President ancy A. Aossey. (AlertNet)
Port of Tanjung Pelepas braces for new challenge Nov 17, 2009
The five existing core sectors are health services, educational services, financial services, ICT and creative industries. Ismail said the development and presence of strong logistics infrastructure in Iskandar would attract investors, industries and manufacturers which in turn would benefit service providers such as PTP.. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
'Shaman' fails in name suppression bid Nov 17, 2009
A ST KILDA man purporting to be a ''North American Indian shaman healer'' with the power to cure cancer has failed in a Supreme Court bid to stop the Health Services Commissioner naming him in a report to State Parliament ... In a response to the Health Services Commission late last year, Mr Shalom said he was a spiritual teacher and sage whose knowledge was sought by doctors and spiritual gurus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Community Notes Nov 17, 2009
OTTAWA ; The National Alliance on Mental Illness will hold its ;Caring and Sharing; session at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the North Central Behavioral Health Services Office, 727 Etna Road in Ottawa. Dr. Cynthia Ashley will speak about psychotherapy. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
ARTDOCS to Hold Benefit Art Auction for Artists Healthcare Nov 17, 2009
ARTDOCS offers much-needed medical care to visual artists, writers, musicians and other performing artists in need of routine and urgent health services. One of the first programs of its kind in the country, ARTDOCS gives members of the New Orleans creative community a place to turn to address their often-overlooked medical concerns. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Enjoying School Key to Tackling Teenage Pregnancy Nov 16, 2009
28, 2009) An expert in health services is calling for urgent action to improve contraceptive advice and services to reduce the growing number of repeat teenage pregnancies in the United. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Prostate, breast cancers most common in Wis. Nov 16, 2009
A new report by the state Department of Health Services shows that over that five-year period an average of about 27,300 cancers were diagnosed among Wisconsin residents annually, killing about 10,800 a year. Cancer is second only to heart disease as the leading killer in Wisconsin. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
At your service Nov 16, 2009
Children's Advocacy Center: Child Protection Team and Outpatient Mental Health Services. 386-238-3830. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Continuous chest compression-CPR improved cardiac arrest survival in Arizona Nov 16, 2009
The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest outside a hospital was found to be twice as high when bystanders performed continuous chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breathing than when bystanders performed standard CPR. These are the latest findings reported by the Resuscitation Research Group at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center and the SHARE Program (Save Hearts in Arizona Research and Education) at the Arizona Department of Health Services ... Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, medical... (EurekAlert!)
Troop Morale Drops in Afghanistan Nov 16, 2009
Barbara Van Dahlen is a psychologist and founder of , an organization that provides free mental health services to service members and their families. "We are seeing the wear and tear on this military population, absolutely," Van Dahlan says. (ABC News)
Flu vaccine could make its way here Nov 15, 2009
Arizona received two percent of the available vaccine based on its population, said Laura Osley, communications director for the Arizona Department of Health Services ... Division Manager for Pima County Public Health Services Brad McKinney said the demand for the H1N1 vaccine at the public health clinics is diminishing. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Number of births declines slightly in Wisconsin Nov 15, 2009
The Department of Health Services reported Friday that there were 72,002 live births in the state last year. That is 755 fewer, or 1 percent less, than the year before. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
AHCCCS chief looks forward to job Nov 15, 2009
In January, Will Humble took over at the Department of Health Services. In April, Neal Young was appointed to lead the Department of Economic Security. (AZCentral -- News)
Judge approves St. John’s, Mary Immaculate bids Nov 15, 2009
Now Marshall and others hope they can mediate a deal that will bring new health services to the area. The potential loss of the two buildings as medical facilities has sent local leaders scrambling in recent weeks as they seek short-term options to alleviate the Queens hospital crunch. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
St. Clair High Graduate Joins Jefferson Regional Nov 14, 2009
Dr. Waltman specializes in chronic disease management including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, in addition to providing women's health services. "Jefferson Regional (Medical Center) is a perfect fit," Dr. Waltman said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
2 dead, 14 hurt in van rollover Nov 14, 2009
Joshua John Pischura, 20, of Geneva, Ohio, died shortly after the crash Thursday morning on Interstate 84 near Baker City, about 130 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho (Somerset Daily American, PA)
DSHS, Corrections Pay $1.5M To Settle Abuse Case Nov 14, 2009
-- The Department of Social and Health Services and the Washington Department of Corrections are paying $1. 5 million together to settle a child abuse claim. (KIRO TV, WA)
Faith briefs Nov 14, 2009
Christ Community Health Services will celebrate its second anniversary with an open house from 10 a.m. to noon today. The party will be held at the clinic's offices at 1226 D'Antignac St.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Experts Warn Of Wild Mushroom Dangers Nov 14, 2009
"Last year, there were close to 900 cases of mushroom poisoning in California, all of them due to phalloide poisoning," said Dr. Poki Namkung, of the county health services agency. Carpenter added that while it's not necessary to remove suspicious mushrooms that grow on your front lawn, one can pull them out if they are afraid children and pets might eat them. (KSBW 8, CA)
2 vie to become Hopi tribe leader Nov 14, 2009
Herman Honanie, the director of the tribe's Office of Health Services, and Leroy Sumatzkuku, a member of the Tribal Council, are vying to be vice chairman. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Saturday Thumbs Nov 14, 2009
State Department of Social and Health Services officials that child abuse and neglect is more prevalent in King, Kitsap and Pierce counties and some Eastern Washington counties. And Children s Administration officials insist that the transfers won t put kids in Cowlitz County at any additional risk. (Longview Daily News, WA)
DSHS to pay $1.5 million settlement in child abuse case Nov 14, 2009
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has agreed to pay 1. 5 million in a settlement to a 14-year-old girl who suffered years of emotional, physical and sexual abuse in her paternal grandparents home despite abundant warnings to Child Protective Services (CPS). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Saint Francis ranked high Nov 14, 2009
Satisfied employees create the foundation for excellent patient care, and they are the power behind the superior health services the Medical Center provides. Saint Francis Medical Center is a 258-bed facility serving more than 650,000 people throughout Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
