Pawlenty health order as much about 2012 as Minn. - The Associated Press
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:23:55 GMT+00:00
order as much about 2012 as Minn. The Associated Press Tim Pawlenty is burnishing his standing among Republican primary voters who overwhelmingly oppose President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. ... Minnesota Balks at Health -Law Funds Wall Street Journal Pawlenty to Fight Health Care Law in Minnesota FOXNews (blog) Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty Puts Down Marker on Health Care Law ABC News (blog) msnbc.com (blog)  - BusinessWeek  - Huffington Post (blog)

Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health should reject ban on smoking in apartments - Seattle Times
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:05:22 GMT+00:00
should reject ban on smoking in apartments Seattle Times THE Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health should reject the proposal of anti-smoking activists to ban tobacco smoking in private multiunit housing in Pierce ... Hospitals Going Smoke-Free NorthEscambia.com (blog) Group wants smoke-free Tacoma apartments Puget Sound Business Journal

AARP Nebraska leader: Health care resolution premature - Lincoln Journal Star
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:45:59 GMT+00:00
care resolution premature Lincoln Journal Star A proposed resolution in front of the Nebraska Board of Education this week calling for the repeal of federal health care reform is premature, ... Neb. ed board expected to vote on health reform BusinessWeek In Nebraska, Nelson slams GOP governor for 'intimidating' educators over ... The Hill (blog) Nelson Blasts Nebraska Governor For Threatening Teachers Over Health Care Reform TPMDC (blog) McCook Daily Gazette  - Lincoln Journal Star  - Yankton Daily Press

High Court Kills Three Proposed Amendments Including Redistricting and Health Care - The Ledger
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:57:26 GMT+00:00
Care The Ledger In another 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court ruled the legislative-backed Amendment 9 aimed at opposing the new federal health care law had a misleading ... Florida voters can't strip down Obama health -care bill, judge rules Christian Science Monitor Fla. justices nix health care amendment MiamiHerald.com Supremes refuse to put redistricting, property tax and health amendments back ... Orlando Sentinel (blog) Palm Beach Post  - Florida Times-Union  - NorthEscambia.com

Accretive Health, Inc. Announces Participation in William Blair's 2010 ... - MarketWatch (press release)
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:11:37 GMT+00:00
, Inc. Announces Participation in William Blair's 2010 ... MarketWatch (press release) A live audio webcast of the presentation and a replay will be available in the investor relations section of Accretive Health's website at ...

New Mexico proposes changes to medical cannabis - BusinessWeek
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:32:19 GMT+00:00
BusinessWeek The New Mexico Department of Health , which operates the program, wants to increase the application fee on would-be producers from the current $100 to $1000 ... State proposes fees for medical marijuana producers The New Mexico Independent Martinez has high hopes for repeal of medical marijuana The New Mexico Independent NM Wants To Charge $1000 For Pot Growing License; 7% Tax WhyProhibition.ca (blog)

Calif. bill targets health insurance premium hikes - BusinessWeek
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:31:44 GMT+00:00
insurance premium hikes BusinessWeek Health insurance companies would be required to provide more information to the public when they intend to raise premiums under a bill passed by the ...

Health agency dampens MS patients' hopes by rejecting clinical trials - Globe and Mail
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:49:33 GMT+00:00
agency dampens MS patients' hopes by rejecting clinical trials Globe and Mail 01, 2010 12:54AM EDT The federal agency that funds health -care research says it is too soon to begin clinical trials on a contentious new treatment for ... Media Advisory: Health Canada SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog) Media Advisory: Health Canada Marketwire (press release) Experts urge rejection of MS therapy trial CBC.ca Regina Leader-Post  - Toronto Sun

Health center encourages students to get whooping cough vaccine - Golden Gate [X]Press
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:49:09 GMT+00:00
center encourages students to get whooping cough vaccine Golden Gate [X]Press Health officials recommend re-vaccination, even if adults have had the series of shots as children. This is because immunization can fade over time, ...

Equatorial Guinea Donates $1.5 Million to Support Global Health - PR Newswire (press release)
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:23:39 GMT+00:00
PR Newswire (press release) President Obiang explained that funding is to be directed for research undertaken by the organization for health of peoples worldwide. ... Health Leaders Gather To Discuss WHO's Work In Africa Kaiser Family Foundation Equatorial Guinea leader defends better research on health AngolaPress Nigeria: WHO Session Discusses Maternal, Infant Mortality AllAfrica.com

Kansas: County May Track Partners in HIV Case - TheBody.com
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:06:57 GMT+00:00
TheBody.com The Sedgwick County Department of Health is working with McConnell Air Force Base officials to contact the sexual partners of a sergeant who may have ... Air Force: Sergeant may have exposed others to HIV The Associated Press

Research predicts major mental health effects of Gulf oil spill - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:47:07 GMT+00:00
effects of Gulf oil spill San Francisco Chronicle (blog) A study in the November issue of Psychological Medicine predicted that climate change will have serious effects on global mental health . ... Psychologist Warns BP Oil Spill Will Have Long-Lasting Impact Newsinferno.com

Monkeypox rising in wake of smallpox eradication - msnbc.com
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:27:10 GMT+00:00
msnbc.com new york (Reuters Health ) - Some thirty years after authorities doled out the last dose of smallpox vaccine, the world faces another multiplying menace: ... Monkeypox on the Rise in Tropical Africa UC Los Angeles Virus related to smallpox rising sharply in Africa, UCLA researchers find UC Los Angeles

US Army: No Health Threat At Pohakuloa - KITV Honolulu
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:13:02 GMT+00:00
Threat At Pohakuloa KITV Honolulu Big Island, HAWAII -- The US Army said there is no health risk from depleted uranium to those working on or living near the Pohakuloa Training area on the ...

Group sues for Vermont prison health information - BusinessWeek
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:31:46 GMT+00:00
information BusinessWeek A prisoners' rights group is asking a court to order a company that provided health care in Vermont's prisons to release details of any ... Brattleboro group sues for prison health records wcax

New City Mental Health Program Uses Former Patients As Peer Counselors - NY1
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:11:58 GMT+00:00
Program Uses Former Patients As Peer Counselors NY1 A new program for city mental health services that uses former patients as peer counselors could have a major impact on areas where the system seemed all ... Wheatbelt mental health service - Northam clinic officially opened ... News.com.ag Center for Mental Health board meets in unusual closed session Great Falls Tribune Mental health advocacy group awarded federal grant Statesman Journal Irish Times  - ReadMedia (press release)  - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Health Column: Salmonella makes a comeback, but not at UMBC - Retriever
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:24:03 GMT+00:00
Column: Salmonella makes a comeback, but not at UMBC Retriever grumpiness that are likely to ensue have made this illness a dreaded one by both the victim and anyone who must attend said victim. ... Recalled Eggs Turn Up In Montana NBC Montana Egg Recall: From Colorado Restaurant To The Farms cbs4denver.com Recall raises awareness of local egg producers Green Bay Press Gazette

Global Maternal Health Conference 2010: Empowering the Next Generation - Feministe (blog)
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:35:09 GMT+00:00
Conference 2010: Empowering the Next Generation Feministe (blog) by Guest Blogger on 8.31.2010 0 comments This is the first in a series of posts coming from the Global Maternal Health Conference in New Delhi, ... Health Minister Azad pitches for specialised public health cadre Sify Centre plans special public health cadre to treat diseases Daily News & Analysis Azad proposes creation of specialised public health cadre IBNLive.com Asian Age  - India News.org.in  - Indian Express

Patients in clinical trials get new health insurance protections - Los Angeles Times
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:53:46 GMT+00:00
insurance protections Los Angeles Times By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News When Richard Crusoe was diagnosed with a rare form of soft tissue cancer called liposarcoma, the retired firefighter ...

Truckee Tahoe Health & Wellness announcements - Sierra Sun
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:37:19 GMT+00:00
& Wellness announcements Sierra Sun Tahoe Center For Health and Sports Performance, 10710 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Join this six-week beginner exercise program and exercise in a small, ... Good news in annual Lake Tahoe health report UC Davis