Advocate is the market-share leader in the six-county Chicago
metropolitan area with a 13.6% market share in 2007, compared with its
closest competitor Resurrection Healthcare (rated ‘A-’ by Fitch) with a
9.1% market share in 2007. Advocate’s seven acute care hospitals are
located in and around the city of Chicago forming a ring around the
city. Advocate’s flagship facilities (Advocate Christ Medical Center, Read the rest of this entry »
Physical fitness is vitally important for Marines to reach combat readiness. That’s why Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit — and the 13 fitness centers here at Camp Pendleton — are here to help make that happen for the Marines and sailors stationed aboard the base.
Serving more than 150,000 authorized patrons — who account for more than 3 million visits annually to the facilities — Semper Fit’s Read the rest of this entry »
Sept. 15, 2008 — The FDA has approved Sancuso, a five-day patch that fights
chemotherapy.
Sancuso continuously delivers a steady dose of a drug called granisetron,
which blocks serotonin receptors and helps prevent nausea.
. Not all chemotherapy patients experience this
side effect, but it can be life- threatening. Some patients have to prematurely
stop their cancer treatment because of severe nausea and vomiting.
Granisetron, delivered by Read the rest of this entry »
New faces are beginning to show up at community health centers throughout the Valley.
Confronted with a beleaguered economy, many people with once-stable insurance and jobs are now relying on the centers’ discounted services for their health care.
Chandler Family Health Center noticed the growing demand six months ago.
The center, part of Maricopa Integrated Health System, has been tapped for a potential expansion project along with the health-care Read the rest of this entry »
Floyd Medical Center, Rome, was recognized as the best large
hospital in the state by the Georgia Alliance of Community
Hospitals during the organization`s 2008 annual meeting
at Callaway Gardens.
Floyd Medical Center won GACH`s 2008 Hospital of the Year award
in the large hospital category (more than 150 beds). Gwinnett
Medical Center, Lawrenceville, was the first runner up in the
category.
The Alliance recognized Floyd Medical Center Read the rest of this entry »
As the world prepares to mark Wolrd Aids Day on Monday December 1st, a new study carried out by a group of United Nations experts and published in the medical journal, The Lance has revealed that universal and voluntary testing for HIV and early access to antiretroviral treatment could reduce new HIV cases by 95 per cent within ten years.
The study involved a mathematical model developed by a group of specialists in the UN World Health Organization Read the rest of this entry »
He went to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System for help, and there, helearned the root of his problems: he was suffering from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anger management problems. Now, he wants othersto learn from his experience.
“If I had a message to give to veterans who are coming out of the militarynow or even veterans who have been out for a long period of time, it’s thatnothing is going to happen in your life unless you Read the rest of this entry »
“These medicines work by preventing further
bone loss,” explains Dr. Warren Levy,
president and CEO of Unigene
Laboratories, Inc. “However, recent
reports suggest that some patients using bisphosphonates may be unable
to repair or replace older or damaged bone. Furthermore, it has been
reported that the prior use of certain bisphosphonates may blunt the
effects of PTH, which could render the Read the rest of this entry »
This new year, many people are finding their waist is noticeably thicker while their wallet is depressingly thinner than a month or two ago.
Personal trainers put together full-body workout routines using inexpensive fitness equipment. You can set up a mini-gym in a garage, basement or spare bedroom for less than a month’s membership at many local fitness centers.
And don’t forget one source of motivation that’ll help you stay Read the rest of this entry »
(AP) — Maine’s largest city is launching a winter festival that aims to promote health and fitness during one of the coldest months of the year.
Portland organizers say WinteRush will run from Feb. 6-15 and will feature a range of activities and demonstrations including ice skating, skiing, snowball fights, pickup hockey games, contests and snow sculptures across the city.
To cap off the event, Sunday River and Sugarloaf ski resorts will build Read the rest of this entry »