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Healthy communication between patients and physicians reduces medical errors

National Patient Safety Awareness Week is taking place from March 7th to the 13th. This year’s theme is all about healthy communication between patients and their physicians. The simple theme Let’s Talk: Healthy Conversations for Safer Healthcare is aimed at helping people become more involved in their own health care.

6 Mar 2010

Clear One Health Plans launches Natural Health Plan for Oregon residents

Clear One Health Plans, Inc. today announced the launch of the first Natural Health Plan that focuses on holistic health insurance available in the state of Oregon. The new Natural Health Plan is available throughout the state of Oregon beginning February 1, 2010 to Oregon residents and is specifically designed with an emphasis on alternative medicine such as naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutraceuticals (vitamins and minerals).

4 Mar 2010

Health and wellness expert declares February 15th as National Health Day

For the 6th year in a row, well known Ottawa Chiropractor and health expert Dr. John Zielonka has declared Monday February 15th to be officially known as National Health Day. The Mayor of the city of Ottawa, Larry O'Brien, has joined Dr. Zielonka's quest in proclaiming National Health Day for the nation's capital.

11 Feb 2010

MISI opens new comprehensive spine care facility in Las Colinas

The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, one of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities for back and neck pain as well as spinal disorders in the United States, has opened a comprehensive spine care facility in Las Colinas to offer both holistic and traditional approaches to spine care, advancing physician practices by forever changing the patient experience.

2 Feb 2010

Millennials overly optimistic about their health despite unhealthy habits

According to Life University, a leading chiropractic college and vital health university, Millennials (ages 15-27), are overly optimistic about their own health, despite admitting to the same unhealthy habits that have caused chronic illness in previous generations.

2 Feb 2010

Tips to prevent potential health problems in the future

A new year, a new YOU! Some of the most popular resolutions include getting healthier. The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) encourages better health through lifestyle choices.

30 Jan 2010

Video Guidance designs integrated distance learning program for NWHSU

Eden Prairie-based Video Guidance, the leading visual communications provider in the Upper Midwest, has designed an integrated distance learning program for Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) located in Bloomington, Minn.

19 Jan 2010

Physicians fail to provide pain treatment for fear of prescription drug abuse

Millions of Americans with significant or chronic pain associated with their medical problems are being under-treated as physicians increasingly fail to provide comprehensive pain treatment - either due to inadequate training, personal biases or fear of prescription drug abuse.

5 Jan 2010

eHealthInsurance releases tips to provide consumers with year-end health insurance checkup

eHealthInsurance, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today released a series of questions and tips to provide consumers with a year-end health insurance checkup and make sure their policy is the right fit.

29 Dec 2009

Data comparing non-group health insurance premiums of eHealth and subsidized COBRA premiums released

Today, eHealthInsurance.com, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, released data comparing non-group health insurance premiums for policies available at eHealth in the state of Florida, and subsidized COBRA premiums for people in Florida.

28 Dec 2009

Philadelphia Insurance Companies to offer Chiropractor's Malpractice Insurance

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) is pleased to announce it will begin offering Chiropractor's Malpractice Insurance in several states. Chiropractors may now obtain policies in Alabama, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota and Utah. Filing approval is anticipated for Mississippi, Ohio and Texas within the next 60 days with additional states to follow in 2010.

24 Dec 2009

Data compare CORBA premiums and non-group health insurance options in Texas

Today, eHealthInsurance.com, the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, released data comparing non-group health insurance premiums for policies available at eHealth in the state of Texas, and subsidized COBRA premiums for people in Texas.

24 Dec 2009

Data compares non-group health insurance and COBRA premiums

Today, eHealthInsurance.com (NASDAQ: EHTH), the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, released data comparing non-group health insurance premiums for policies available at eHealth in the state of California, and subsidized COBRA premiums for people in California.

24 Dec 2009

Tips to minimize injuries during winter season

As we try to get outside and make the most of these cold winter months, it's important to use basic safety tips that help minimize injury. The Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) offers the following tips to help keep your family injury free.

24 Dec 2009

Elysium Internet brings performance-based patient acquisition program to NYC

Elysium Internet, Inc., an emerging leader in local performance-based Internet advertising and digital media, today announced that it will exhibit its page-one ranked online destination www.Podiatrists.com at the largest Podiatric conference on the East Coast, the New York State Podiatric Medical Association's (www.nyspma.org) 2010 Clinical Conference in New York City.

22 Dec 2009

Charlie DuBois named Dynamic Chiropractic’s 2009 Person of the Year

Charlie DuBois, president of whole food supplement manufacturer Standard Process, has been named Dynamic Chiropractic’s 2009 Person of the Year. Featured in the December 16, 2009 edition of Dynamic Chiropractic magazine, DuBois was selected because of the commitment and support that he has shown the chiropractic profession.

22 Dec 2009

Elysium Internet launches new Chiropractor directory

Elysium Internet, Inc., an emerging leader in local performance based advertising and digital media, today announced that it has launched a new local Chiropractor directory under its recently acquired brand www.Chiropractor.net.

21 Dec 2009

Headache on rare occasions can be a warning sign of potentially serious disorder

Headaches are extremely common. Almost everyone has experienced a severe headache at least once in his or her lifetime. In most cases, headaches are minor nuisances that resolve within a short time. However, a headache can on rare occasions be the warning sign of a potentially serious disorder that requires immediate medical attention.

19 Dec 2009

New comparison of subsidized COBRA premiums and non-group health insurance premiums

Today eHealth, Inc. released a new comparison of subsidized individual COBRA premiums and non-group health insurance premiums for individuals using data derived from eHealth's December 2009 Cost and Benefits Report and a Families USA Foundation report released in January 2009.

17 Dec 2009

eHealth data identifies average premiums for non-group family health insurance plans in 46 states

eHealth, Inc., the leading online source of health insurance for individuals, families and small businesses, today released data from approximately 84,000 individually purchased, non-group, major medical family health insurance policies that were active in February of 2009.

10 Dec 2009