Archive for September, 2006
Local pediatricians push reading: Southern Tier Health Associates get grants to aid reading program
Looking to get a leg up on literacy, Southern Tier Health Associates pediatricians are taking action. Six of the STHA offices - Alfred, Elm Street FP, Canisteo FP/OB, Wayland, Greenwood and Troupsburg - are participating in the Reach Out and Read program.
Source: www.eveningtribune.com
U.K. National Health Service Signs Deal With CSC
Accenture will transfer certain contractual responsibilities to the National Health Service to CSC.
Source: www.forbes.com
Health savings account numbers still low
The number of U.S. workers with health-savings accounts grew this year but these accounts and their associated insurance plans are far from being widely embraced, researchers concluded in a study released on Tuesday.
Source: news.yahoo.com
September 28th, 2006
School District, Unions Agree on Health Benefits
Los Angeles Unified School District and its labor unions have settled the potentially contentious matter of health benefits, leaving them virtually the same as last year.
Source: www.latimes.com
Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2006
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Source: news.yahoo.com
Planners Approve New Health Centre
Planners have given the go-ahead for a multi-million pound health centre in a Northumberland village. Tynedale Council approved the plans, submitted by Prime UK Developments, for the privately funded centre in Corbridge, which is expected to cost between pounds 1.5m and pounds 2m.
Source: www.redorbit.com
Uninsured health clinic under way in Natchez
NATCHEZ A federally funded health clinic for uninsured and under-insured patients is under construction in Natchez and should be open by December, said Shirley Ellis, executive director.
Source: www.natchezdemocrat.com
Diversity Health Awareness Day slated
GENESEE TWP. - The National Multicultural Diversity Institute is hosting Diversity Health Awareness Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 30 at Stepping Stone Falls, 5161 Branch Road.
Source: www.mlive.com
Health care in U.S. flawed, report finds
Despite spending more money on health care than any other nation, the United States is doing a poor job delivering that care to its residents, an independent foundation reported Wednesday.
Source: www.contracostatimes.com
September 23rd, 2006
Going vegan with good carbs may aid diabetes patients
Orlando Sentinel, FL - Sep 19, 2006Now some scientists are asking if a diet rich in healthful carbohydrates — whole grains, beans, fruit and vegetables — and with just 10 percent of calories …
Source: www.orlandosentinel.com
Expert Says NZ Diet Low In Some Basic Vitamins And Minerals
newswire.co.nz, New Zealand - Sep 12, 2006A visiting British nutrition expert says New Zealanders are not getting enough of some basic vitamins and minerals in their diet. …
Source: www.newswire.co.nz
The Plant-Based Diet: Is Meat Good for You?
Market-Day.net, AZ - Sep 13, 2006… For most of his life, he ate the typical North American diet high in animal proteins, meat, eggs, whole milk, butter. But evidence …
Source: www.market-day.net
WHY DIDN’T HER MUM PUT HER ON A DIET INSTEAD?
Mirror.co.uk, UK - Sep 12, 2006… A big girl then, but not huge. An overweight youngster who, like so many overweight youngsters today would certainly benefit from a better diet. …
Source: www.mirror.co.uk
September 20th, 2006
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