The Toledo Blade Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:31 PM PDT
As Suzette Sigristâs damaged lungs and back worsened, the 72-year-old retiree was hospitalized five times between March and September last year.The first time, Ms. Sigrist fell from a ladder and broke her shoulder. Among subsequent health problems were two more falls, including one while she was in a nursing home for rehabilitation. Ms. Sigrist, who said she canât afford an assisted living ...
'Pox: An American History': Struggle to eradicate smallpox pitted public health against personal freedom
Seattle Times Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:31 PM PDT
Michael Willrich's "Pox: An American History" chronicles the struggle to eradicate smallpox in the United States and the conflict between public-health authorities and anti-vaccinationists generated by compulsory vaccination.
Fit for life
Times Herald Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:26 PM PDT
After triple bypass surgery at the age of 55, Ed Ryan knew his inactive lifestyle had to change.'It was either work out or get ready to die, he said.' Now, more than 15 years after joining Viking Fitness Center, the 72-year-old Marysville resident hits the gym five days a week.' The health benefits are worth every ounce of sweat and effort he put into it, he said.''You're going to live longer ...
Food service operators told to be suspicious
Salem News Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:25 PM PDT
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) issued a news release Friday advising food service operators to be suspicious of individuals calling or entering establishments claiming to be state health inspectors.
150 years later tensions echo between Va. and U.S.
Richmond Times-Dispatch Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:24 PM PDT
The gravity of Virginia's decision to leave the Union has no parallel. But disputes continue to rise on issues such as health care, environmental regulation and government spending.
Health Dept. warns of inspection scam
WAFF 48 News Huntsville Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:22 PM PDT
The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning food establishments to be on the alert for an inspection scam. ADPH says several county health departments have been contacted by food service establishments
Ryan's budget plan would increase cost of health care
Asheville Citizen-Times Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:21 PM PDT
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has a dramatic proposal to cut the budget deficit by more than $4 trillion. The centerpiece is eliminating Medicare and replacing it with vouchers for private insurance. By taking Medicare out of the public sector and giving it over to the private sector, where 32 percent of every premium dollar goes for insurance company profit and overhead, Ryan's proposal increases the ...
Former Sask. Premier Allan Blakeney dies of cancer, Opposition leader says
The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:20 PM PDT
REGINA - A former Saskatchewan premier who was instrumental in the creation of Canada's publicly funded health care system and the patriation of the Constitution has died at the age of 85.
Choice to lead Maine's CDC raises concerns
Portland Press Herald Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:18 PM PDT
Some in the public health arena cite Dr. Sheila Pinette's lack of experience; others question her political views.
News in brief
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:17 PM PDT
Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital has been honored with the 2011 Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for health care facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is one of the organization's seven Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the health care sector.
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