The election of Barack Obama as president presents small businesses with an opportunity for health care reform but an imminent threat on labor issues.
That was the morning-after assessment of small business groups in D.C., which congratulated the Democratic candidate on his election victory and pledged to work with him to restore the economy’s health.
, for example, mostly supported Republicans in congressional races but still hopes to advance Read the rest of this entry »
With the economy crippled, joblessness at a 14-year high and more financial bad news almost certain to come, there was a lot less, materially speaking, for thousands to be grateful for as they gathered around
tables.
For many, the elation that followed the election of the nation’s first black president was tempered by more immediate concerns, like where the next paycheck might come from. And yet coast to coast, people approached Thanksgiving Read the rest of this entry »
Charles E. Seay: Philanthropist gave millions to local causes
12:00 AM CST on Sunday, February 8, 2009
By MISTY DEAN mddean@dallasnews.com
Charles E. Seay, a mega-philanthropist who gave many millions to local causes, died peacefully in his home Saturday. He was 94.
Mr. Seay, with his wife, Sarah “Sadie,” was a major contributor to efforts involving children, animal welfare, education and the arts.
The couple donated more than $31 million Read the rest of this entry »
CHICAGO, Dec. 22, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Six Trial Implementations of the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) demonstrated use cases at the 5th NHIN Forum last week include solutions from Initiate Systems, Inc. Initiate(r) software supports effective data sharing and knowledge through complete, trusted views of patients and providers.
In September 2007, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded contracts to nine health Read the rest of this entry »
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It’s that time of year — you start to think about getting into shape, and joining a gym seems like a good place to start. Before you rush to join one, here are a few tips to keep you from losing more than you bargained for.
How should I choose a gym?
Shop around. Look at all the gyms in your area. See how far they are from your home or office. Some facilities offer trial memberships. Take advantage, Read the rest of this entry »
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A women’s health night showed women how to detect breast cancer and offered free testing for sexually transmitted infections.
About 30 people attended the information session, which was part of the third annual Pink Week at Lehigh and was held in the Health and Wellness Center.
Rajika Reed, the health promotions coordinator for the Health Center, and Sexpert Kim Regan, ‘10, were in charge of putting the Women’s Health Night together.
Regan, Read the rest of this entry »
The bill, scheduled for a vote today, would expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, a popular initiative created during the Clinton administration that helps children living at or near the poverty line who fall outside the
system.
The House bill carries an estimated cost of $33 billion over 4 1/2 years and would extend coverage to an additional 4.1 million children, on top of the 7 million who are currently enrolled. It would be Read the rest of this entry »
Insightra Medical, Inc. Gains FDA clearance for the Most Complete Range of 7Fr Intra Aortic Balloon (IAB) Catheters
Insightra Medical announced 510(k) clearance of their full range of 7Fr IAB catheters and immediate release in the United States.
Irvine, CA (
) January 19, 2009 –
, a privately held medical device company based in Irvine, California, markets the most complete range of 7Fr IAB catheters in sizes including: 40cc, 35cc, 30cc, Read the rest of this entry »
October 10 is observed as the World Mental Health Day (WMHDAY) since 1992 and this year’s theme is ‘Advocacy for global mental health: scaling up services through citizen advocacy and action’. The 2008 WMHDAY focuses on where we came from and what needs to be done yet for the future. It aims to provide information, personalised treatment and resources that would help people across the globe in recovering from all forms of mental illness and disorders. Read the rest of this entry »