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Vermont: Only state to pass bill mandating coverage of colon cancer screening

Progress towards nationwide, state-mandated coverage of colon cancer screening according to accepted medical guidelines has slowed to a crawl as state legislators await the outcome of the health care reform debate at the federal level, a coalition of public health associations and medical professional societies reported today. With a better grade for only a single state – Vermont – 2009 marks the least improvement in a single year since the Colorectal Cancer Legislation Report Card began in 2004.

12 Mar 2010

Death from pregnancy-related complications: Mississippi ranks 45th in Amnesty International list

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that Mississippi is 45th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 15.2 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Penn-ICOWHI conference to examine how urban environments affect women's health

Women comprise more than half the population of the nation's cities, are three times as likely as their male counterparts to live alone after the age of 65, and are primary caregivers for their families at all ages and stages of life. The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, with the International Congress of Women's Health Issues, will host "Cities and Women's Health: Global Perspectives," Wednesday, April 7, through Saturday, April 10, on Penn's campus to examine how urban environments affect their health.

12 Mar 2010

First Editon: March 12, 2010

Today's headlines focus on Democratic leaders' ongoing efforts to reach health care consensus and push a bill forward. Meanwhile, the GOP is ready to use the majority party's overhaul vote as a political tool in upcoming elections.

12 Mar 2010

Amnesty International report: One in five Arkansas women receives delayed or no prenatal care

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that Arkansas is 44th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 14.6 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

More U.S. investment in diplomacy, development needed, say former military leaders

A group of former U.S. military leaders have joined "recent calls by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen to expand U.S. civilian capacities to reduce dependence on the military," Politico's Laura Rozen reports on her blog.

12 Mar 2010

Maternal health care crisis: New Mexico records 16.9 deaths per 100,000 live births

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that New Mexico is 49th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 16.9 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Grants available for families in need of financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments

The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered by their commercial health insurance plans.

12 Mar 2010

Leaders of LUH urge Congress not to overlook healthcare issues of Latinos in final healthcare reform legislation

Leaders of Latinos United for Healthcare, including Hispanic Federation, LULAC, NPRC, USHCC, National Hispanic Medical Association and Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, have sent a letter to Capitol Hill calling upon Congress to focus their attention and efforts on ensuring that the healthcare issues of Latinos are not overlooked in the final healthcare reform legislation.

12 Mar 2010

Shocking disparities in health care: Maryland ranks 48th on maternal mortality ranking

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that Maryland is 48th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 16.5 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Development of promising new cancer therapies: OICR announces $1M investment

Dr. Tom Hudson, President and Scientific Director of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) today announced an investment of $1 million towards the development of two new promising cancer therapies.

12 Mar 2010

Florida stands 41st on maternal mortality ranking with 13.1 deaths per 100,000 live births

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that Florida is 41st on a maternal mortality ranking, with 13.1 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Nebraska ranks 40th on Amnesty International's maternal mortality ranking

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that Nebraska is 40th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 12.6 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Report shows 16.6% of women in Tennessee receive delayed or no prenatal care

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that Tennessee is 38th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 11.7 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

20.2% women in New Jersey receive delayed or no prenatal care

In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A state-by-state examination shows that New Jersey is 35th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 11.3 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Amnesty International: New York stands 47th on maternal mortality ranking

12 Mar 2010

Growing incidence of chronic kidney disease: Early detection and knowledge of treatment options vital

As the incidence of diabetes and hypertension continues to grow worldwide – and increasing numbers of patients progressing to kidney disease and kidney failure place a financial strain on public health systems – the need for early patient education about kidney disease and treatment options, including home-based treatments, has become critical.

From Baxter International Inc. 12 Mar 2010

Minimally invasive surgical ablation for AFib: Unapproved, warns whistleblower

As reported in today's Wall Street Journal, the more than 2 million Americans with atrial fibrillation are now on notice that the over-zealous marketing tactics and incentives by manufacturers of expensive medical devices which are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of atrial fibrillation are likely to be influencing doctors' and hospitals' decisions about treatment for their patients' heart conditions.

12 Mar 2010

Obama renews promise to assist with Haiti's earthquake recovery during Preval's visit to the White House

"President Barack Obama on Wednesday renewed America's commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he knows the crisis has not passed," the Associated Press/TIME reports (Feller, 3/10).

12 Mar 2010

Regence selects Health Integrated to provide medical management services for its members

Regence has chosen Health Integrated, a leading provider of Health Management Solutions, to provide integrated medical management services that will help improve member health and reduce costs for its members . Regence is the largest health insurer in the Northwest/Intermountain Region, serving Oregon, Utah, Idaho and select counties in Washington.

12 Mar 2010

Health Care News and Research

Vermont: Only state to pass bill mandating coverage of colon cancer screening

Death from pregnancy-related complications: Mississippi ranks 45th in Amnesty International list

Penn-ICOWHI conference to examine how urban environments affect women's health

First Editon: March 12, 2010

Amnesty International report: One in five Arkansas women receives delayed or no prenatal care

More U.S. investment in diplomacy, development needed, say former military leaders

Maternal health care crisis: New Mexico records 16.9 deaths per 100,000 live births

Grants available for families in need of financial assistance to pay for their child’s health care treatments

Leaders of LUH urge Congress not to overlook healthcare issues of Latinos in final healthcare reform legislation

Shocking disparities in health care: Maryland ranks 48th on maternal mortality ranking

Development of promising new cancer therapies: OICR announces $1M investment

Florida stands 41st on maternal mortality ranking with 13.1 deaths per 100,000 live births

Nebraska ranks 40th on Amnesty International's maternal mortality ranking

Report shows 16.6% of women in Tennessee receive delayed or no prenatal care

20.2% women in New Jersey receive delayed or no prenatal care

Amnesty International: New York stands 47th on maternal mortality ranking

Growing incidence of chronic kidney disease: Early detection and knowledge of treatment options vital

Minimally invasive surgical ablation for AFib: Unapproved, warns whistleblower

Obama renews promise to assist with Haiti's earthquake recovery during Preval's visit to the White House

Regence selects Health Integrated to provide medical management services for its members

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