News health 2008-03-25 Andanh.com

Break the silence on caring for aging parents Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:05:13 -0700
The dialogue needs to start before a crisis occurs.

Things to know when doing a cleanse Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:03:23 -0700
Zeena Warrior Fitness: Blogger Zeena Dhalla updates us on her two-week cleansing detox.

Shuttle undocks from space station Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:57:30 PDT
Shuttle Endeavour pulled away from the international space station on Monday and headed for home after a heartfelt farewell between the two crews. It culminated 12 days of shared work, the longest mission ever of its kind.

Patients' names on stolen NIH laptop Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:37:28 PDT
Lawmakers are questioning why the government waited almost a month to warn 2,500 patients enrolled in a National Institutes of Health study that some of their medical records were in a stolen laptop computer.

Ala. inmates with HIV barred from work Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:27:29 PDT
Prison inmate Kathryn Canty seems like a prime candidate for work release: good behavior, less than three years left to serve, and an accounting degree along with vocational training.

15 hepatitis infections tied to ex-nurse Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:02:28 PDT
At least 15 military service members or their relatives are believed to have been infected with hepatitis by a nurse suspected of stealing their painkillers during surgery.

Brazil staffs ERs in dengue outbreak Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:27:29 PDT
Brazil will send hundreds of health workers to Rio de Janeiro state to help overwhelmed emergency rooms that are reporting 80 new cases of dengue fever every hour, the health minister announced Monday.

UK to force drugmakers to share info Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:57:28 PDT
Britain plans to force pharmaceutical companies to share more information with regulators about clinical trials after an investigation recently concluded that GlaxoSmithKline PLC deliberately withheld information about an antidepressant.

Home bipolar disorder test causes stirs Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:52:29 PDT
Dr. John Kelsoe has spent his career trying to identify the biological roots of bipolar disorder. In December, he announced he had discovered several gene mutations closely tied to the disease, also known as manic depression.

Study: Warming may threaten Lake Tahoe Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:47:32 PDT
A new study predicts water circulation in Lake Tahoe is being dramatically altered by global warming, threatening the lake's delicate ecosystem and famed clear waters.

Researchers trace the first farming ant Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:42:31 PDT
Ants took up farming some 50 million years ago, according to researchers who traced the ancestry of farmer ants. An analysis of the DNA of farmer ants traced them back to an original ancestor - a sort of adam ant, at least for the types that raise their own food, according to a paper in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Giant waves break up Caribbean coral Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:37:29 PDT
Unusually large waves churned by an Atlantic storm system have littered the beaches of Barbados with broken coral in what could be a sign of damage to reefs across the region, a scientist said Sunday.

JBC proposes $18.4B state budget Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:43:05 GMT
The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) on Monday presented to legislators a $18.4 billion state budget bill that recommends increases for health care and education funding.

Healthaxis receives Nasdaq warning Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:59:57 GMT
Healthaxis Inc., a provider of technology services for the health insurance industry, has received a warning from the Nasdaq Stock Market that its shares could be delisted for trading at too low a price.

Charity Web sites missing opportunities to reach 'wired wealthy,' study says Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:24:30 GMT
While more wealthy donors are using the Internet to spread their philanthropic dollars, most charity Web sites are missing opportunities to engage them, according to a national study released Monday.

Poll: Paterson well supported Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:15:16 GMT
New York state voters may not be all that familiar with Gov. David Paterson but nonetheless nearly six in 10 have a positive outlook toward him.

Walgreen's Medmark unit to be pharmacy provider Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:59:23 GMT
Walgreen Co. said Monday it has reached a deal to be the exclusive specialty pharmacy provider for Prime Therapeutics, a pharmacy-benefits manager with some 20 million members. (WAG)

Pittsburgh companies might be wary over wellness Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Workplace wellness programs, all the rage among employers trying to reduce the cost of medical claims, are getting a second look at a time when health care costs are up sharply for some businesses.

Hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts, possible job losses Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Hospitals are seeking help from Congress to delay Medicaid cuts that could cost the state's hospitals $330 million next year and as many as 6,000 jobs.

New Medicare reporting requirement expected to boost MEDVAL business Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Why should the federal government get stuck paying medical bills that are rightfully somebody else's responsibility?

Washington state lawmakers have added more than 50 health-insurance requirements, raising cost conce Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Even as lawmakers deliberate about how to make health insurance more affordable, the Legislature continues to force health insurers to pay for more health services.

Maui health-care initiatives hit legislative snags Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
A handful of measures aimed at improving the health-care climate on Maui have hit snags at the Legislature.

State's HMO enrollment slide slowing down, report says Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
After declining steadily over five years, enrollment in health maintenance organizations dropped only slightly over the past 18 months, an analysis of the Wisconsin health care market has found.

Nurses union OKs new UC contract Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:14:38 GMT
Registered nurses at University of California medical centers statewide, including UC San Francisco and UC Davis, have ratified a new three-year contract by "an overwhelming majority," the California Nurses Association said Monday, without providing specific numbers.

Taste of Home launches new magazine Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:55:23 GMT
The Greendale publishers of Taste of Home are introducing Healthy Cooking magazine, which will focus on recipes and content that promote healthier living.

Psychiatric Solutions buys two Louisville hospitals Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:49:47 GMT
Psychiatric Solutions Inc., a Franklin, Tenn.-based operator of psychiatric hospitals, has acquired two hospitals in Louisville from United Medical Corp.

UC nurses approve new contract Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:48:01 GMT
Registered nurses at University of California medical centers approved a new three-year contract after 11 months of negotiation, the California Nurses Association announced Monday.

PharMerica appoints board member Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:20:53 GMT
PharMerica Corp. has named Robert A. Oakley to its board of directors and as chairman of the board's audit committee. (PMC)

DNV Healthcare one step closer to Medicare approval Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:13:56 GMT
DNV Healthcare Inc., a Houston-based, third-party hospital assessment company, has received notification from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that its application to rule hospitals in compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation has been accepted for formal review.

UCF to offer new biotech masters degree Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:04:44 GMT
The University of Central Florida will begin offering a new master's degree in biotechnology this fall.

Poe Center names new CEO Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:53:18 GMT
The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education has hired Pamela Highsmith as chief executive officer.

Catholic Healthcare West appoints new CMO Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:36:06 GMT
Catholic Healthcare West announced Monday that Dr. Robert Wiebe is joining the health system in May as its new chief medical officer.

CHW hospitals name chief medical officer Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:20:45 GMT
Catholic Healthcare West, the nation's eighth-largest hospital system and one of the largest in California, said Monday it's named Dr. Robert Wiebe medical officer.

Weinberg Foundation to fund caregiving for elderly Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:19:07 GMT
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation could dole out $9 million nationally over the next three years to help support caregivers of the elderly.

CHW names Robert Wiebe as chief medical officer Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:11:55 GMT
Catholic Healthcare West said Monday it's named Dr. Robert Wiebe as chief medical officer for the 41-hospital nonprofit.

Obama No. 1 in Pittsburgh fundraising Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:17:26 GMT
Barack Obama raised more campaign cash in the Pittsburgh area than any other presidential candidate through the end of February, according to newly released figures from the Federal Election Commission.

Corbitt picked to lead NYS police Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:50:24 GMT
New York state's next police superintendent will be coming out of retirement to lead the department.

Versar, Johnson Control win piece of $10B contract Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:19:59 GMT
A joint venture between Versar Inc. and Johnson Control Federal Systems has won part of an Air Force contract worth as much as $10 billion.

Good Sam buying Dayton Heart Hospital Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:08:13 GMT
Good Samaritan Hospital announced Monday that it will acquire the assets of Dayton Heart Hospital for $55 million. Good Samaritan will begin operations at the current site on May 17.

Cott names interim CEO Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:34:10 GMT
David Gibbons was named interim chief executive of Cott Corp. effective immediately. (PRGO) (COT)

First CryoValve implant made Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:11:23 GMT
CryoLife Inc. reported Monday the first CryoValve SG pulmonary human heart valve has been implanted in a surgery at St. Louis Children's Hospital. (CRY)

Staffing system will save Health First $1.32M annually Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:07:35 GMT
Health First says using BidShift at its three non-profit hospitals will save the system $1.32 million a year on contract agency workers.

MedCath to sell Dayton Heart Hospital for $55M Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:00:34 GMT
MedCath Corp. and its physician partners have agreed to sell Dayton Heart Hospital in Ohio to Good Samaritan Hospital-Dayton. (MDTH)

Austin City Council approves lighting contract, new training facility Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:50:20 GMT
The Austin City Council approved a contract with Techline Inc. on March 20 for lighting parts and equipment in the Austin Energy utility service area.

Hughes Spalding moving forward on new building Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Construction is expected to start this spring on a $43 million facility at Children's at Hughes Spalding as the downtown hospital continues to be nursed back to health.

Find your hospital before an emergency strikes Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
If you belong to an HMO, you might have limited choices as to what hospital you may use. What, though, if you have the kind of medical coverage that lets you decide which hospital to choose?

North Georgia hospital to move emergency care Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) plans to relocate its acute care and emergency care services at the Lanier Park campus to the main campus when the hospital's new North Patient Tower opens in spring 2009.

Health services report card unit comes under fire Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Some health-care leaders are giving bad grades to the Niagara Health Quality Coalition, the organization that writes report cards on hospitals and health plans.

Hospitals oppose state mandate to publish nurse staffing data Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Hospitals oppose a state bill that would require them to make detailed information on nurse staffing available to the public.

Le Bonheur opens unit with heart Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center has opened its $1.6 million cardiovascular intensive care unit as part of its bid to become a national top 10 children's hospital. At the same time, the hospital wants to make sure it has their kids' hearts in the right place.

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