UN says health needs of Pak flood victims remain high

UN says health needs of Pak flood victims remain high
United Nations, Aug 31 : The United Nations health agency has said that provision of health services to millions of people affected by the massive flooding in Pakistan remains a priority for humanitarian workers, as many of those affected by the disaster continue to seek treatment [...]

‘High Risk’ Health Care Plans Won’t Be Cheap

‘High Risk’ Health Care Plans Won’t Be Cheap
President Barack Obama’s new health coverage for uninsured Americans with health problems won’t be cheap – premiums averaging $300 to $600 a month in the largest states, according to a government website that went live Thursday.
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Govt to appoint 53500 male health workers at SHCs in high focus districts

Govt to appoint 53500 male health workers at SHCs in high focus districts
In a big boost to public health system, the government has approved hiring of more than 53500 male health workers for all the sub-health centres (SHC) in 235 high focus districts from the point of view of disease control.
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DHHR: Health reform cost figures too high

DHHR: Health reform cost figures too high
New DHHR estimates of the impact of health-care reform CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will pay far less for health-care reform than the Manchin administration originally esti…
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Whitby’s mental health facility’s new identity receives high praise

Whitby’s mental health facility’s new identity receives high praise
WHITBY — One year ago, the Whitby Mental Health Centre underwent a massive transformation to become Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. The new name and logo, comprised of an &quot…
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Using High Tech To Lower Health Costs

Using High Tech To Lower Health Costs
Health policy experts hope that technology will become a tool for educating doctors about the cost of care. More widespread use of electronic medical records, they say, will help keep costs in check by providing doctors with precise information on the price of tests and drugs even as they [...]

Segregation blamed for health disparities, high costs: Boosting education key to solving these problems, says policy …

Segregation blamed for health disparities, high costs: Boosting education key to solving these problems, says policy …
Expanding opportunities for quality education is the best way to adress the inequalties that lead to health problems for minorities and high medical costs, says a Washington health policy expert.
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Blog Captures Voices of Small Businesses Suffering From High Health Insurance Premium Increases

Blog Captures Voices of Small Businesses Suffering From High Health Insurance Premium Increases
New Commonwealth Business Health blog launched by Enterprise Center SALEM, Mass., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Enterprise Center at Salem State College has launched the Commonwealth Business Health Blog for small businesses to share their experiences and views on the impact of double [...]

Muskegon High to host teen health clinic

Muskegon High to host teen health clinic
Hackley Community Care Center will offer medical, dental and mental health services.
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Stakes high for California in health care reform

Stakes high for California in health care reform
Among states, California arguably has the most to gain from an overhaul of its health care system: it has the greatest number of uninsured residents in the country and the largest public insurance program for the poor, which struggles to serve 6.5 million people while reimbursing doctors at [...]