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HEALTH News, May 16, 2011

Heel pain: Donât let it ruin your summer
The Toledo Blade Sun, 15 May 2011 21:35 PM PDT
This is one of a series of columns about health issues written by staff members of ProMedica, Mercy Health Partners, Toledo Clinic, and theUniversity of Toledo Medical Center, the former Medical College of Ohio.If you have ever had pain beneath your heel or arch when standing, you quite likely have had a condition called plantar fascitiis. It is a common condition that affects many people this ...

Viewpoints: Snappy headlines, prose on Romney and Medicare dominate Today's opinions and editorials
News-Medical-Net Sun, 15 May 2011 21:35 PM PDT
The first question he got from the audience after his speech Thursday was the right one: What's to prevent states from a "race to the bottom," where they cut their costs by slashing spending on health care? Romney had no good answer beyond a vague assertion that Americans are a "generous people" who would not deny health coverage to their fellow citizens.

SENIOR SIGNALS: The fine line between respecting your parentsâ privacy and reaching out
The Bristol Press Sun, 15 May 2011 21:34 PM PDT
Atty. Daniel O. Tully Dear Attorney Tully: My parents are in their late 80s, are confused and are in failing health. They are doing things that are dangerous to their health (leaving the stove on, not taking their medications and not eating properly.) They also are not paying their bills, which is causing all the kinds of problems. They have never given my sister or I power of attorney and they ...

School bullying, violence against LGBT youth linked to risk of suicide, HIV infection
EurekAlert! Sun, 15 May 2011 21:28 PM PDT
( San Francisco State University ) New research suggests LGBT youth who experience high levels of school victimization report impairedhealth and mental health in young adulthood, according to new study.

Nursing Homes Seek Exemptions From Health Law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Sun, 15 May 2011 21:25 PM PDT
WASHINGTON -- It is an oddity of American health care: Many nursing homes and home care agencies do not provide health insurance to their workers, or they pay wages so low that employees cannot afford the coverage that is offered.

Follow-up File: Health board OKs St. John's takeover of Prairie Diagnostic
The State Journal-Register Sun, 15 May 2011 21:25 PM PDT
JOLIET â The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board last week unanimously approved St. Johnâs Hospitalâs proposed $9.16 million buyout of Prairie Diagnostic Center.

Butte County residents get on their feet for cancer, mental health and women's services
Chico Enterprise-Record Sun, 15 May 2011 21:24 PM PDT
All over Butte County on Saturday, people put on their walking shoes to support good causes. Three walks â two in Chico supporting mentalhealth awareness and local women's services, and one in Oroville as that community's Relay For Life

Northland norovirus outbreak nearly contained
NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News Sun, 15 May 2011 21:22 PM PDT
Northland health authorities have all but contained a widespread outbreak of the highly infectious norovirus, which has claimed the lives of two rest home residents.

Penetanguishene Mental Health Centre becomes Waypoint
Barrie Examiner Sun, 15 May 2011 21:21 PM PDT
Douglas Glynn PENETANGUISHENE â What's in a name, you may ask. If you are among the one in five Canadians who will experience amental illness in your lifetime, â yes, that's 20 per cent of the population â it can mean, among other things, hope.[...]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - HEALTH CARE CENTER - HO
Johnson City Press Sun, 15 May 2011 21:15 PM PDT
Employment Opportunities Benefits are offered after 90 days of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 403b) to Full-time employees; Extensive background check and drug screen will be required for all positions.


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