When the Salvation Army of Buffalo needs money, volunteers join staff in braving the cold
and snow, asking shoppers for their loose change.
When the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra needs extra cash, the symphony turns to its wealthy
friends in Buffalo’s foundation community.
So does the Darwin Martin House.
And the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
The Burchfield Penney Art Center, too.
Buffalo’s private foundations, created by wealthy entrepreneurs Read the rest of this entry »
(Adds Cigna information and comment, updated stock price and
background in last three paragraphs.)
Aetna Inc.
(AET), which stood out among its publicly traded managed-care peers
this year in expanding a key segment of health-plan enrollment, said Wednesday
it plans to eliminate 1,000 positions, or nearly 3% of its work force.
Hartford, Conn
., health insurer updated
analysts on its financial condition, reaffirming its full-year 2008 operating
earnings-per-share Read the rest of this entry »
December 19, 2008 05:45 am
FLU VACCINATIONS: The City of Peabody Health Department will hold flu vaccination clinics on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. at City Hall, lower level. Peabody residents may receive flu vaccinations, free of charge. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call the City of Peabody Health Department at 978-538-5926 with questions.
AQUATIC CROSS TRAINING: North Shore Physical Therapy and the Salem Read the rest of this entry »
COLUMBIA – Columbia Police officers responded to a disturbance call on Saturday, they found drugs in the bedroom of an apartment on West Broadway.
Inside the residence officers found mushrooms, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Officers also found several small marijuana plants being grown in a bedroom.
Jacob Schafer, 23, of Norma Ct., pictured at the top left, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, one felony charge and Read the rest of this entry »
-(Dow Jones)- The makers of two drugs used to treat colon cancer
are seeking Food and Drug Administration approval to target the products to a
group of patients with a certain type of gene involved in growth of the disease.
Amgen Inc.
(AMGN), the maker of Vectibix, and ImClone Systems (IMCL), which
makes Erbitux, are asking the agency to place a discussion of clinical trial
data on the drugs’ labels that show they work in patients with a normal Read the rest of this entry »
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio – A mother is in custody, accused of using her children to sell drugs.
According to police, Stephanie Bowser, 38, was indicted on 22 counts by the Montgomery County grand jury that included seven counts of trafficking in drugs, one count of endangering children, four counts of corrupting another with drugs, one count of cultivation of marijuana, four counts of sale of dangerous drugs, one count of aggravated possession, one Read the rest of this entry »
However, Blumenthal and several people who say their families
have been burglarized by home health aides say mandatory rules
should be in place to apply to everyone.
“Home health and homemaker aides are entrusted with profound
responsibilities and should be held to powerful standards,”
Blumenthal said. “A criminal background check for home health
aides is not only reasonable, but common sense.”
The proposal would cover any licensed home health Read the rest of this entry »
Santa Rosa County welcomed it’s newest resident at 2:50 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, when Owen Scott Crews came into this world as the county’s first 2009 New Year’s Baby. Owen was born at Santa Rosa Medical Center.
Angelia Olivieri and John Crews Jr. are his proud parents and live in Jay. Owen has two sisters, Destiny Olivieri, 11, and Krissa Olivieri, 10. Dr. Sue George, was the attending physician. The Santa Rosa Medical Center Auxiliary presented Read the rest of this entry »
Here’s how to make 2009 Your Best Year Ever! I know you’re interested and committed to really taking charge of your health and fitness immediately. Here’s how to avoid the 8 most troubling obstacles to your health and fitness commitment:
Taking small steps, every day, towards your goal is mandatory!
This is the lie that so many of the diet and weight loss gurus tell you in order to sell their gimmicks, gadgets, pills and potions. Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-led U.S. Senate on Wednesday moved closer to approving an expansion of a popular children’s health care program after rejecting Republican efforts to pare down eligibility requirements.
Democrats want to give President Barack Obama an early victory on a campaign promise to provide health care coverage to more children and send to him legislation that mirrors bills twice vetoed by former President George W. Bush. Read the rest of this entry »