NIH to use BP cash to study oil spill health effects

NIH to use BP cash to study oil spill health effects
Reuters – The U.S. National Institutes of Health said on Tuesday it would use $10 million from BP to start a multiyear study to look at the potential health effects from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Health reforms trigger spending shift

Health reforms trigger spending shift
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New U.S. reforms are poised to dramatically shift the nation’s healthcare spending, not only curbing Medicare costs but also pumping more money toward the private sector as roughly 32 million people gain coverage.
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CM directs health officials to strengthen hospital facilities

CM directs health officials to strengthen hospital facilities
By Our Staff Reporter Bhopal, Sept 7: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has asked top officials of the health department to further strengthen management of hospitals and equip them with all facilities for early detection of diseases like Swine Flu, Dengue and Malaria.
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Group Health to lead study on gaps in medical care

Group Health to lead study on gaps in medical care
Nearly every patient has experienced the problem: bad “handoffs” in health care. A family practice doctor refers you to a specialist who might then recommend outpatient surgery.
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Health officials: All area beaches safe for swimming

Health officials: All area beaches safe for swimming
By Kate HesslingTribune Staff Writer HURON COUNTY — Local health officials announced Wednesday that test results found all area beaches are safe for swimming.
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Regenerative health startup Humacyte names Schering-Plough exec as CEO

Regenerative health startup Humacyte names Schering-Plough exec as CEO
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Carrie Cox, a veteran life science executive who was president of global pharmaceuticals at Schering-Plough, will be the new chief executive officer at regenerative health startup Humacyte.
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Battle royal over health care repeal if GOP wins

Battle royal over health care repeal if GOP wins
WASHINGTON (AP) — If you thought passing the health care overhaul was messy, wait until Republicans try to repeal it if they regain power in Washington this fall.
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Barnes: Health Law Could Be “Devastating” For Georgia

Barnes: Health Law Could Be “Devastating” For Georgia
Roy Barnes says the new federal health reform law backed by fellow Democrats could be “financially devastating” for Georgia unless officials in Washington figure out a way to help states cope with a staggering jump in Medicaid costs. Barnes, the Democrat running to reclaim the governor’s mansion…
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Hope Harbor recieves grant for mental health services

Hope Harbor recieves grant for mental health services
Hope Harbor has received an $8,000 grant from the Heartland United Way to start a new program called Mental Health Matters for its residents.
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Health benefits of volunteering

Health benefits of volunteering
The happiest and most satisfied older adults are those who find meaning and purpose in their daily life.
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