Insider chosen to lead DHHS Jan 7, 2009
Former legislator and lobbyist Lanier Cansler faces big obstacles at Health and Human Services ... Gov.-elect Beverly Perdue's choice to run the state Department of Health and Human Services is familiar with the challenges facing the large and unwieldy agency ... Lanier Cansler, a former DHHS deputy secretary, will return as the agency confronts a failing mental health system, stubborn public health problems and a tightening budget. (News & Observer)
City of Dallas opens clinic for employees Jan 7, 2009
With the rising cost of health care and disease prevention remaining top concerns for employers, the City of Dallas has decided to open a medical clinic for employees at City Hall to increase employee health care, reduce health care spending and decrease employee absenteeism. The City of Dallas says the clinic, which will be operated by health care provider Concentra, will be able to treat employees, dependents and City of Dallas retirees ... Services, which are offered for free to city health... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
The green taint Jan 7, 2009
Physician Assistant Take Care Health. DIRECTOR OF NURSING Must be an RN w.. (Albany Times Union)
Diverse area, same concerns Jan 7, 2009
The current economic crisis, however, has underscored the fact that a healthy Capitol Region depends heavily on a healthy state government. With the state facing a $15. (Albany Times Union)
Art and sole: Patrons pitch shoes at Bush image Jan 7, 2009
Physician Assistant Take Care Health. dependable individual for Marketing. (Albany Times Union)
Think outside political dynasty Jan 7, 2009
Physician Assistant Take Care Health. Evenings Monday -Friday We are looki. (Albany Times Union)
Caring for young adults Jan 7, 2009
State of the State address offers proposal for health coverage in parents' policies ... ALBANY Gov. David Paterson's first State of the State address will unveil a plan to expand health insurance to 31 percent of New York's uninsured: young adults who are too old for their parents' health policies ... The cost of the premium would be shouldered by parents, not employers, state health officials said. (Albany Times Union)
Stadiums make for hot seats Jan 7, 2009
Physician Assistant Take Care Health. AVAILABLEWATERVLIET ARSENAL Watervli. (Albany Times Union)
Obesity Raises Women's Risk Of Cancer Jan 7, 2009
Reaching a healthy weight can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Use this healthy weight calculator to determine your BMI. ... Its easy for us to go with the quick and unhealthy option when its time to grab lunch during a busy work day. (Click2Houston, TX)
Gates Estimates 2009 War Costs At $136B Jan 7, 2009
Such funding includes military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, embassy costs and veterans' health care ... Reaching a healthy weight can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels ... Use this healthy weight calculator to determine your BMI.. (Click2Houston, TX)
Your Health: Flossing teeth boosts heart health Jan 7, 2009
Published: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 10:09 PM MST You already know that brushing and flossing can help keep your teeth and gums healthy. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that good oral hygiene may be just as important for the health of your heart ... Research suggests that individuals with periodontal disease are nearly twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease as those with good oral health. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Apple's Jobs reveals health problem Jan 7, 2009
In his first public statement about his health, Jobs said recent blood tests showed he has "a hormone imbalance that has been 'robbing' me of the proteins my body needs to be healthy," confirming reports that he has been "been losing weight throughout 2008.". Analysts have called for Jobs to be more candid about his health and how it might impact his role as CEO. The company's stock fell four percent on concerns about Jobs' health. (EETimes)
Food, Cosmetic Labels to Note Dye Derived From Bug Jan 7, 2009
FDA Orders the Insect-Based Color Additives Carmine and Cochineal Extract to Go on Food and Cosmetic Labels By WebMD Health News Reviewed by ... Healthy Eating Guides ... Hot Topics in Health & Cooking. (WebMD)
Yo-yo dieting, Oprah and you Jan 7, 2009
What you can do is to have a healthy, comfortable body and then a healthy, comfortable life ... LOCAL HEALTH CHALLENGE ... The La Crosse County Health Department is sponsoring a six-week health challenge starting Jan. 19. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Cultivate gratitude to live longer, healthier Jan 7, 2009
Thankful people typically boast better overall health, fewer physical symptoms, higher income, more energy, larger social networks and stronger marriages. They also exercise more. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Breaking the ice: Residents fight the slick spots Jan 7, 2009
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse and Winona Health in Winona, Minn. reported smaller yet still significant numbers of fall victims. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
* Health department announces free vaccines for elderly Jan 7, 2009
Health department announces free vaccines for elderly ... The plan to give free pneumococcal vaccines to senior citizens will be implemented next year, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Job over love? If you say so Jan 7, 2009
(fill in the blank) That relationship is toxic and unhealthy to both parties ... so, i gotta be all wounded and down and depressed and tore dafcuk up cause an unhealthy relationship is over ... e. health insurance), but he m. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Paging Dr. Gupta Jan 7, 2009
The is reporting that Gupta, CNN s medical/health correspondent and a neurosurgeon at Emory on the side, has been tapped as the new U.S. surgeon general ... But Practicing and world network reporting Dr. Gupta has worked and been exposed to MEGA GLOBAL healthcare issues and I feel he will bring the 21st century and beyond perspective to begin to plug the holes in our healthcare system and procedures which too will impact the healthcare economy ... Worked for Hillary and is for health care... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How long do you wait to see your pediatrician? Jan 7, 2009
Raising healthy children without going insane ... Anyone ever watch Mystery Diagnosis on Discovery Health channel ... My son is as healthy as a stable full of horses with no special circumstances, so I take him to a large group in Gwinnett. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
24 ways to fix your finances Jan 7, 2009
PROBLEM: Your health plan refuses to cover a medical treatment ... If the health plan upholds its denial, you may have other places to turn ... Most states have an outside review process for health-insurance appeals, though not all appeals are eligible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Clayton hospital bailout approved Jan 7, 2009
2 million bond for Southern Regional Health System. Would you vote to bail out the Southern Regional Health System ... 30 ways to include quick and easy, yet very healthful meals this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roberts named next NCBA CEO (24) Jan 7, 2009
Humor, health, and good eating ... Roberts has held several marketing and sales positions in two animal health companies ... He started with Upjohn Animal Health in 1992, and he remained with the company through its two mergers to Pharmacia Animal Health and later Pfizer Animal Health. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
What’s your story? Jan 7, 2009
Mollee Sheehan - Health & Lifestyle. Published - Wednesday, January 07, 2009. (Winona Daily News, MN)
General Motors, Eli Lilly are big movers Jan 7, 2009
The health insurer said it is ending an agreement to buy the New Jersey Medicaid business of rival Centene ... More on Health Care Industry ... Business - Health Care Industry. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
King must sell Kadian assets to buy Alpharma Jan 7, 2009
By MARLEY SEAMAN, AP Health Writer Marley Seaman, Ap Health Writer ... More on Health Care Industry ... Business - Health Care Industry. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Hartmans juggle everyday life, infant triplets with help of loving relatives Jan 7, 2009
Will the babies be healthy ... I was able to go 35-plus weeks, with absolutely no health problems, Tanya said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Program will teach best ways to cope with grief Jan 7, 2009
The program will be especially informational for healthcare professionals, counselors and therapists, social workers, clergy, mental health counselors and the general public ... Kevorkian will discuss healthy and unhealthy ways of coping with grief and loss and how to develop and nurture the healthy ways of coping ... The Treatment Center provides outpatient mental health testing evaluation and consultation as well as treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Want fruit with that burger? Jan 7, 2009
"People want to be more health conscious," he says. The cherry burger is "tasty, juicy, healthier.". (Christian Science Monitor)
A Healthy Start Jan 7, 2009
Community health worker Margarita Reyes records height information for WIC client Daniel Jacinto, 4, on Tuesday ... Their parents get vouchers for nutritious foods in grocery stores, and help with everything from shopping and cooking advice to referrals to health services and food stamps ... The goal is to reduce health problems, including infant deaths and child obesity. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Letter: Single payer system should be on the table Jan 7, 2009
Congressman Conyers Web site says an average family of four with an employer-provided health plan now spends about 4,225 on health care annually ... All necessary medical procedures, including dental, eye care, drugs, mental health and long term care would be covered ... Ninety-five percent of families would pay less for health care. (Missoulian, MT)
Nurse’s Notes - Change your plastic use for better health Jan 7, 2009
Missoulian: Nurse s Notes - Change your plastic use for better health ... Nurse s Notes - Change your plastic use for better healthBy BETH SCHENK ... Finally, some plastics are suspect in having negative health effects when used in food storage or toys. (Missoulian, MT)
Depression leads to internal fat in 70-somethings Jan 7, 2009
Previous research has linked depression with those same health problems ... Mostly federally funded, the study used data from 2,088 people in the ongoing Health, Aging and Body Composition study ... That project is following healthy older Americans to find out how changes in bone, fat and lean body mass affect health. (North County Times)
Porter Research joins Billian Publishing Jan 7, 2009
has absorbed health care IT firm of Norcross, Ga ... Porter s very talented staff know the Billian HealthDATA products and have used them to help their clients in numerous ways ... - Healthcare Services Company. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Is Snow Mountain worth the money? Jan 7, 2009
Raising healthy children without going insane. What's on this page. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Instincts to Trust Are Usually the Patient's Jan 7, 2009
Related News from NYT Health ... Their intuitions about their own health may be denigrated by doctors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Six-month plan for taking weight off Jan 7, 2009
For the new year, try setting monthly goals to improve your health ... Toward a Healthy you ... January: Begin the new year by assessing your weight and understanding what your weight means for your health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Meals for a thinner you Jan 7, 2009
30 ways to improve your meals and health ... Here are 30 ways to include quick and easy, yet healthful meals this year ... Toward a healthy you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Jan 7, 2009
Nursing, Allied Health. Save & Share Article. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Receptionist (Part-Time) Jan 7, 2009
Job Snapshot Location: Jackson, MS 39232 ( ) Employee Type: Part-Time Employee Industry: Healthcare - Health Services Manages Others: No Job Type: Health Care Admin - Clerical Education: High School Experience: At least 1 year(s) Relocation Covered: No Posted: 1/7/2009 Contact Information Ref ID: 53451 Description ... Prior experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Scan the floor first Jan 7, 2009
This is the best health he s had in at least 3yrs ... I say if he proves to be healthy by the break, sign him to for whatever we paying Speeding ... I don t see him struggling if he s healthy, but the health part worries me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Teens, alcohol can be deadly (29) Jan 7, 2009
May the new year bring you good health. Not death. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
HK health chief resigns over Sars Jan 7, 2009
Hong Kong's leader Tung Chee-hwa has announced the resignation of Health Secretary Yeoh Eng-kiong ... Mr Tung praised the health secretary for improving the quality of Hong Kong's health system, but said he had accepted his resignation to help ease public concerns ... Mr Tung announced his health secretary's resignation at an evening press conference, with Dr Yeoh standing beside him. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Popcorn tops the list of healthful snacks Jan 7, 2009
Healthy eating and dieting consistently top the list on most resolutions. One of the biggest challenges to healthy eating is between-meal snacking ... Keeping healthy snacks on hand is important for the whole family, especially with childhood obesity on the rise. (Longview Daily News, WA)
St. Jude goes green Jan 7, 2009
Virginia-based Project Greenhealth, a nonprofit health care partner with the Environmental Protection Agency, now has 1,170 partners nationally that represent 6,431 facilities ... In 2005, the program s first year, members recycled 31,000 tons of waste and collectively saved $2 million, according to Project Greenhealth ... Another group, Green Guide for Health Care, gives its members quantifiable guidelines in green health care construction, renovation and operations. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Casper briefs Jan 7, 2009
Representatives from the Blue Envelope Health Fund presented the Casper College Health Science Division with a check for 50,000 to begin an endowment for the Blue Envelope Tate Health Science Scholarship, according to a release ... and majoring in the health science careers of nursing, occupational therapy assistant, pharmacy technology, paramedical, radiography, respiratory therapy, activities professional or medical lab technician. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Health and Fitness File 12-31 Jan 7, 2009
First Place 4 Health: A Christ-centered total wellness 12-week program will begin Jan. 24 ... Western Racine County Health Department ... Jan. 14, Western Racine County Health Department, 156 E. State St., Burlington, 4-6 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
City in midst of formulating next health goals Jan 7, 2009
It s the time of year when people make resolutions to lose weight, exercise, eat healthier food, and the city of Racine, too, is working on its health resolutions, but more formally. The city Health Department started last spring on its next Healthiest Racine plan ... At the moment it s on hold while the person overseeing it is on medical leave, said Marcia Fernholz, the city s director of environmental health. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Q&A: Which studies should we listen to? Jan 7, 2009
Get wellness tips, medical study roundups and news for healthy living , including info on ... Q. What's the best way to research a health study ... These groups sift through scientific evidence when making recommendations about diet, screening tests and other health issues. (USA Today)
Bristol health trust paid 81 an hour rate for agency worker Jan 7, 2009
Bristol health trust paid 81 an hour rate for agency worker ... Health trusts in Bristol are paying up to 81 an hour for agency staff to cover shifts ... Elsewhere in the country health trusts were paying up to 100 more per hour to fill staffing gaps. (Evening Post)
ICICI Pru launches health insurance products Jan 7, 2009
today launched a new health insurance product providing hospitalisation cover, which also creates a health fund that reimburses expenses not covered in hospitalisation benefits. "The new product called,"Saver" helps consumers meet their current healthcare expenses and also invest for future healthcare expenses by building a health fund," and (Insurance) Agarwala, told reporters here today ... the plan, a part of premium would go towards hospitalisation cover of the consumer and the remaining net... (Indopia)
Detox - a waste of money Jan 7, 2009
Health article/news source ... Health - search related terms ... Health NewstrackMissionHealth Newstrack is dedicated to serve recent and updated health news & medical research, events/news, views/reviews to its subscribers and free access to general public, health & medical professionals, and other health seekers worldwide online with a user-friendly system. (Health Newstrack)
The New America Jan 7, 2009
Investor's Business Daily: Home Health Care Provider Ramps Up And Goes On Hiring Spree ... Home Health Care Provider Ramps Up And Goes On Hiring Spree ... Gentiva Health Services () wants nurses and other clinicians for its home health care business. (Investors Business Daily)
Home Health Care Provider Ramps Up And Goes On Hiring Spree Jan 7, 2009
Gentiva Health Services () wants nurses and other clinicians for its home health care business ... Strange had been part of the management team of the Healthfield Group, a home health care company in the Southeast that Gentiva bought in 2006 ... "Before, it was a hodgepodge of businesses, and their home health business was stuck to a lot of commercial and Medicaid business.". (Investors Business Daily)
For stress reduction, just say ommm Jan 7, 2009
"All the studies aren't perfect, but there is more and more data suggesting that meditation is useful for reducing responses," said Raison, who is also CNNhealth's mental health expert doctor ... Watch for Judy Fortin's Health Minute on Headline News 10 a.m. -6 p.m. ET weekdays ... Too much stress puts wear and tear on your body and damages your health, he said. (CNN -- Law)
The Not-So-Loony Bin Jan 7, 2009
Health and medicine explained ... Is human placenta a wonder drug, or is it just another Japanese health fad. (Slate)
Staying healthy in a down market Jan 7, 2009
A happy person is one with good financial and physical health ... The health and wellness industry could be another opportunity as more and more of those under stress are turning to the sanctuaries of spas. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Health food store owner shares tips for staying healthy Jan 7, 2009
Keri Blanchard, of Healthy Ways, a nutrition store in Lodi, has been in the health food business for 16 years ... The New Year's resolutions have been written, and at the top of most people's lists is probably the plan to get healthier ... Keri Blanchard, owner of Healthy Ways on Kettleman Lane, provided these recommendations in improving your health in 2009. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
> A look back at 2008's top stories in health care Jan 7, 2009
Health care: Top 2008 stories - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal ... Health care: Top 2008 stories ... The vote also provided funding for a new health center in downtown San Jose that replaces the San Jose Medical Center, which closed in 2004. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Leaders look toward creative cost-cutting and innovation Jan 7, 2009
Review/preview: Health care ... Health care leaders agree that their industry is not immune to economic woes in a recession. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Young adults need to make more time for healthy meals Jan 7, 2009
New study demonstrates that eating alone or on the run may result in less healthy choices ... They further noted that "eating on the run" was related to higher consumption of unhealthy items like fast foods and lower consumption of many healthful foods ... By surveying 1687 young adults between 18 and 25, who had previously participated in the Project EAT (Eating Among Teens) study while in high school, investigators from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota assessed both eating... (EurekAlert!)
Why I Would Vote No On Pot Jan 7, 2009
True, there are health benefits for some patients ... As Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, puts it, "Numerous deleterious health consequences are associated with marijuana's short- and long-term use, including the possibility of becoming addicted." ... What are other health consequences. (Time.com)
Knife Left In Woman's Head Jan 7, 2009
Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center released a statement saying, "We will not discuss the particulars of any patient's confidential healthcare services." ... Reaching a healthy weight can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels ... Use this healthy weight calculator to determine your BMI.. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
What killed Jett Travolta: result soon Jan 6, 2009
Health complications. Jett's life was complicated by health woes from a young age ... His mother had "credited a detoxification program based on the writings of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard with helping to improve Jett's health", People magazine said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Leaving the Folds Jan 6, 2009
She felt healthier and began exercising more ... Ranit Mishori, a family medicine resident at Georgetown University/Providence Hospital, wrote recently for the Health section about the growth in the use of cochlear implants ... Comments: health@washpost. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)