Coping With Depression During Pregnancy

Christine Doherty Ashley, currently six months pregnant, now realizes that her first trimester was fraught with depression. Now, with the perspective of an improved mood, Ashley recalls being particularly judgmental of her doldrums, questioning, “Am I allowed to say I’m sad or that I hate how I feel?”
kept her on the couch and logistics kept her isolated: She was a high school teacher on summer break, had just moved to a new town, and she and her Read the rest of this entry »

Donald Davis Jr. , Fitness instructor, 46

Donald Davis Jr., 46, a fitness instructor from Haddon Heights, collapsed and died Monday while leading a step-aerobics class at the Aquatic Fitness Center in Cherry Hill.
The cause of death was pending, but Mr. Davis had been treated for a heart problem.
The popular teacher was known for his careful instructions and the electic, changing mix of music he used in his classes at Aquatic Fitness and at Royal Fitness in Barrington.
Mr. Davis was Read the rest of this entry »

Young Jobseekers Say Job Security More Important During Tough

Three quarters of respondents — Californians ages 16 to 34 — hold anegative perception of the job market in the state. While they describedsalary, benefits and job security as important to their careers, two-thirds(66 percent) of young adults say that job security is more important to themthan it was before current economic problems.
The survey also found that health jobs, such as emergency medicaltechnicians, medical assistants and pharmacy technicians, Read the rest of this entry »

Los Angeles Area Health Care Company Owner Pleads Guilty to

Gabriyelyan was arrested in May 2008 following an investigation by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force (MFSF). The MFSF is a multi-agency team of federal, state and local prosecutors and agents designed to combat Medicare fraud. Strike force operations began in the Los Angeles area on March 1, 2008. The MFSF is led by the Criminal Division’s Fraud Section in Washington, D.C., and the office of U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O’Brien of the Central District Read the rest of this entry »

Creative His and Hers Gift Ideas for this Valentine's Day

Cynics and holiday haters shield your eyes. Valentine’s Day is coming up, but just because love is in the air does not mean this time of year ceases to be stressful.
For any guy, buying a girl a gift for Valentine’s Day is a piece of cake. Give her roses, a card, chocolates (the female kryptonite) and you are good to go. If you have been dating your girlfriend for a long time, it is sometimes good to step it up and go for the gold sterling silver Read the rest of this entry »

Vote for Chris Johnson for Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week

NASHVILLE, TN, Nov. 4, 2008 —
Quarterback Joe Flacco of the Baltimore Ravens, running back Matt Forte of the
Chicago Bears, running back Tim Hightower of the Arizona Cardinals, running back
of the Tennessee Titans and quarterback Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons are
the finalists for Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors for games played on
Oct. 2-3.
for one of these five players on NFL.com/rookies through Friday at 11 a.m.,
CT Read the rest of this entry »

New moms combine babies and fitness

Published Wed Jan 21, 2009, 06:05 PM MST
Updated Wed Jan 21, 2009, 08:58 PM MST
It’s still early in the year to set those new year’s resolutions to get in shape and it is usually about this time of year when gyms are packed with folks shaping up.
But one group of exercisers you might not find at the gym are soon to be moms or new moms, but that is changing as moms are learning you can have your baby and get fit together.
With both hands on Read the rest of this entry »

Fitch Upgrades Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula

Key rating drivers revolve around CHOMP’s ability to maintain its strong
profitability. Adverse changes in the Medicare reimbursement rates may
have a material impact on CHOMP’s profitability. Medicare accounts for
almost 53% of CHOMP’s gross patient revenues and has historically
generated losses, which is typical for a facility of its size and scope.
CHOMP relies on its favorable commercial contracts to offset Read the rest of this entry »

Health systems’ pensions fall ill

Sutter Health’s employee pension fund lost more than $500 million when the stock market plummeted last fall.
lost $400 million during that same period.
, which operates the
in Sacramento, tumbled $6.1 billion by the end of June, before the market woes.
also took a hit but won’t release figures until March.
As their pension funds plunge, hospital systems may be forced to delay expansion plans to come up with much-needed cash to Read the rest of this entry »

Sen. Ted Kennedy rushed to hospital, later says, 'I'm OK'

, an early and crucial supporter of President Obama,
to a hospital.
Kennedy, 76, has a brain tumor and has suffered seizures in the past.
Senators say that he was having convulsions and that paramedics were called at 2:35 p.m. EST.
This prompted Obama to address those in attendance.
“I know while I was out of the room, concern was expressed about Teddy,” Obama said.
“So I would be lying to you if I did not say that right now part of me Read the rest of this entry »