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Sexual Health, Computer-Based Approaches Increase Knowledge

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:28:11 +0000

Sexual Health, Computer-Based Approaches Increase Knowledge
Interactive computer packages are effective in improving knowledge about sexual health, according to a new study by Cochrane researchers. Computer-based approaches could help to tackle problems such as sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy. Patients may be unlikely to discuss sexual health concerns with health professionals because of the sensitivity of the issues, or simply …

Health News from AP More>>

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:29:16 +0000

Health News from AP More>>
TOKYO (AP) – Japan has confirmed the nation’s first case of a new gene in bacteria that allows the microorganisms to become drug-resistant superbugs, detected in a man who had medical treatment in India, a health ministry official said Tuesday.

Call for health and safety ‘tsar’

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:27:54 +0000

Call for health and safety ‘tsar’
Union leaders have pressed the Government to appoint a health and safety “tsar” after a new study showed that more than 20000 people were killed prematurely by their work every year.

Trinity Health Gets $5.5M for Williston Clinic

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:28:43 +0000

Trinity Health Gets $5.5M for Williston Clinic
Trinity Health in Williston is getting $5.5 million in federal stimulus money to build a medical services building.

Health Department Checks Out What’s for Dinner at Fair

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:29:00 +0000

Health Department Checks Out What’s for Dinner at Fair
Many peoples’ No. 1 priority when heading out to the Canfield Fair is what’s for dinner. There are nearly 300 food vendors this year. With that many places preparing food, someone has to make sure it’s safe to eat. Eleven inspectors and three supervisors from the Mahoning County District Board of Health took to midways of the Canfield Fairgrounds Friday to keep that tasty fair food safe to eat …

Regaining health care coverage becomes an option for young adults

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:28:37 +0000

Regaining health care coverage becomes an option for young adults
Millions of 20-somethings who became uninsured after falling off their parents’ health plans can regain coverage soon as a key provision of the federal health care overhaul law takes effect.

Read more on McClatchy Washington Bureau

Home Health Aide Busted On ID Theft

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:29:54 +0000

Home Health Aide Busted On ID Theft
Police in Suffolk County arrested a home health aide who allegedly stole the identity and debit card information from her 94-year-old employer to pay her bills including a traffic summons.

Health Conscious Fast Food Comes to DC

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:27:39 +0000

Health Conscious Fast Food Comes to DC
WASHINGTON DC — Like many people who live life on the fast track – working long hours and grabbing quick meals here and there, Karen Woolard Finley had come to know that lifestyle quite well. “I’ve always been health conscious,…

Norman health clinic attracts student helpers

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:28:53 +0000

Norman health clinic attracts student helpers
For 25 years, a free health clinic has served the Norman community by providing health services to low-income, uninsured Norman residents. Many students volunteer at Health for Friends, 317 E. Himes St.

Ramsell Public Health Rx Secures Delaware ADAP Contract

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:27:50 +0000

Ramsell Public Health Rx Secures Delaware ADAP Contract
OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ramsell Public Health Rx today announced it is working with the state of Delaware to administer its AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) for 1,300 individuals.