HEALTH News, Jul 29, 2011

Additional news "Health News" Baku Today Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:49 PM PDT Hormonal contraceptives for oral use, there are more than 50 years, but until now, these drugs remain the âgold standardâ for preventing unwanted pregnancies. County health officials urge teens to get whooping cough vaccine The Record Gazette Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:48 PM PDT Young people should be vaccinated against whooping cough as soon as possible, despite an emergency law signed Monday that gives students more time to receive the required Tdap shot, Riverside County healthand education officials stressed Tuesday. Longer looks: Expensive cities for health care; mapping Medicaid News-Medical-Net Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:41 PM PDT It's bewildering for anyone who has ever paid for a health procedure out of pocket when health insurance doesn't cover the full cost: Why doeshealth care cost the way it does, and why do the costs fluctuate depending on where you go and who you see? A colonoscopy, for example, can range from $500 to $3,000 â a large difference depending on how health insurance providers negotiate rates. More West Nile virus found; Boston risk moderate Boston Globe Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:41 PM PDT State public health officials raised the risk level for West Nile Virus in Boston yesterday after 10 more samplings of mosquitoes tested positive for the virus. LUMC recognized as one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals andHealth Systems News-Medical-Net Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:41 PM PDT Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) has been named one of the nation's Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems, according to results of the 2011 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study. Health chief likes strong partnerships The Shawano Leader Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:39 PM PDT Becky Hovarter, Shawano Countyâs new health director, is still getting acquainted with the entities responsible for the health of the region, but she is eager to build on what the county has done to ensure the publicâs good health. BOCC Approves Inmate Health Plan Sapulpa Daily Herald Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:39 PM PDT Creek County Commissioners were fully staffed for Monday July 5thâs public meeting, with a ten item agenda and the return of Dist. No. 1 Commissioner Newt Stephens from a National Association of Counties meeting, held last week in Portland Oregon. SAMC registered nurse honored Douglas Dispatch Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:38 PM PDT Southeast Arizona Medical Center is very proud to inform the Douglas Community that Registered Nurse, Beth Spalsbury, who specializes in infection prevention, received a certificate of appreciation from the Arizona Department of Health Services for participation in the United States outpatient influenza like illness surveillance network for 2010 - 2011 flu seasons. SVRHC, Douglas hospital team up for better care Douglas Dispatch Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:37 PM PDT DOUGLAS ââ A partnership between the Southeast Arizona Medical Center and the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center will help the Douglas hospital better serve the border community, Brian Bickel told SAMC staff members on Thursday. SMH to celebrate the âGood Lifeâ Aug. 6 St. Tammany News Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:32 PM PDT Itâs all about living the good life in good shape here in southern Louisiana. Thatâs what the emphasis will be on at the âGood Life Celebration,â the new community health fair from Slidell Memorial Hospital.

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