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Presentation entitled Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room released

SRI/Surgical Express, Inc., a leading provider of reusable surgical products and reprocessing services supporting the healthcare industry, announced today the release of a presentation, Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room.

26 Apr 2010

Delegates of 2010 CADTH Symposium select Sunnybrook poster as Best Overall Poster

A poster from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre entitled "Innovative Technology Conserves Resources and Generates Savings: A Case Study from the Sunnybrook Regional Processing Centre" was voted Best Overall Poster by delegates attending the 2010 CADTH Symposium in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

26 Apr 2010

Peer counseling can help improve breastfeeding in overweight or obese women

Breastfeeding is best, but what happens when something goes wrong? And why do so many women struggle with this "natural" process even after carefully following all the well-meaning advice they've gotten from their health care providers? Not surprisingly, some women have more difficulty than others and there are many factors associated with experiencing breastfeeding problems - especially in the first week after birth.

26 Apr 2010

Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers perform 67 outpatient surgeries as part of Free Surgery Day

In partnership with local community health care agencies, three Kaiser Permanente Southern California Medical Centers, opened their doors this morning to perform a total of 67 outpatient surgeries as part of a region-wide Free Surgery Day.

26 Apr 2010

Health care law's ability to control costs will be closely watched

The Associated Press/ABC news explore the question of how of cost containment under the new health law: "What's it going to cost me? That's the single biggest unanswered question about President Barack Obama's new health care overhaul law — and its weak spot. Many experts believe the law falls short on taming costs, and that will force Congress to revisit health care in a few years. … For now, the political parties are too polarized — and lawmakers too exhausted — to contemplate health care 2.0.

26 Apr 2010

1976 "swine flu" vaccine protects against 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus

New evidence shows immunization against "swine flu" in 1976 might provide individuals with some protection against the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus, according to new research from St. Jude investigators.

24 Apr 2010

AMGA launches ACO Development Collaborative and Implementation Collaborative

The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) announced today that it will launch two collaborative focused on practical steps toward creating high-performing organizations and systems of care termed Accountable Care Organizations: a Development Collaborative and an Implementation Collaborative.

24 Apr 2010

ADA Foundation holds Give Kids A Smile Awards Gala in Washington, DC

The American Dental Association Foundation held its third annual Give Kids A Smile Awards Gala in Washington, DC, April 13, honoring two members of Congress and awarding several grants to programs that benefit underserved children.

24 Apr 2010

Springfield community members support treatment services provided by Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab

Members of the Springfield community turned out in force to support the comprehensive treatment services provided to adults and teens by Gateway Foundation's Alcohol and Drug Rehab's Springfield Treatment Center at an April 14 Open House.

24 Apr 2010

NPAF urges Colorado Governor to exercise line item veto of $17.9M reduction in 2011 Medicaid program

The National Patient Advocate Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the mission of creating avenues of improved patient access to health care through public policy reform at the state and federal levels, delivered a letter to Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, urging him to exercise a line item veto of a $17.9 million reduction in Medicaid funding passed recently by the Colorado legislature as part of the fiscal year 2011 budget.

24 Apr 2010

New federally funded programs to address health disparities in underserved communities

The increasing number of minorities diagnosed with cancer has inspired a variety of initiatives at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center focusing on minority health through research, education and community relations.

24 Apr 2010

Programs to address care for children born with SCD during adulthood

Forty years ago, children born with sickle cell disease (SCD) were not expected to live past their teenage years. Today, medical advances are allowing children to live well into adulthood, raising concerns over who is going to care for these patients as adults. However, programs are underway to address these concerns, as reported in the March/April edition of Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, published by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON).

24 Apr 2010

CIGNA earns top honor in Disability Case Management Program category

CIGNA earned the top honor in the Disability Case Management Program category at the First Annual Case in Point Platinum Awards, created by publisher Dorland Health. CIGNA's entry featured Disability HealthCare Connect, the company's integrated medical and disability program.

24 Apr 2010

ACP to provide physicians, patients with evidence-based recommendations for clinical problems

Building on its existing foundation of clinical and public policies, the American College of Physicians announced plans to provide physicians and patients with evidence-based recommendations for specific interventions for a variety of clinical problems.

24 Apr 2010

WellPoint responds to HHS letter on singling out women with breast cancer for rescission

I was disappointed to read your letter regarding the media report published in Reuters yesterday as well as your assertion that WellPoint "deliberately works to deny coverage for women diagnosed with breast cancer." Both your statement and Mr. Waas' piece are inaccurate and grossly misrepresent WellPoint's efforts to help prevent, detect, and treat the 1 in 8 of our 34 million members nationwide affected by breast cancer.

24 Apr 2010

Voluntary benefits continue to be important part of employees' benefits packages

Voluntary benefits -- insurance coverage available through employers and usually paid for by employees -- will continue to be an important part of employees' benefits packages as health care reform measures are implemented.

24 Apr 2010

HealthAchieve wins prestigious awards for Trade Show and Feature Booth

HealthAchieve recently won two prestigious awards for its progressive Trade Show and its dynamic Feature Booth, along with nine other awards from an international competition.

24 Apr 2010

IPO stands shoulder to shoulder with chain pharmacies to stop frontline health care cuts

The Independent Pharmacists Association of Ontario said they will stand shoulder to shoulder with chain pharmacies in order to stop the massive frontline health care cuts proposed by the McGuinty government.

24 Apr 2010

Children need to be immunized against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases: Secretary of Health

Pennsylvania parents are strongly urged to protect their children by making certain they are fully immunized against preventable diseases, Secretary of Health Everette James said today to mark the start of National Infant Immunization Week, April 24-May 1.

24 Apr 2010

Paradigm Rehab and Nursing signs contract to use PSA's Mobipen Care System

Patient Access Solutions, Inc., a provider of digital pen and paperwork technologies that provide the healthcare industry a graceful migration to Electronic Medical Records, today announced that Paradigm Rehab and Nursing has signed a contract to use the PASHealth D-PAS, digital pen and paper, Mobipen Care System to improve the standard of the service within their homecare industry.

24 Apr 2010

Health Care News and Research

Presentation entitled Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room released

Delegates of 2010 CADTH Symposium select Sunnybrook poster as Best Overall Poster

Peer counseling can help improve breastfeeding in overweight or obese women

Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers perform 67 outpatient surgeries as part of Free Surgery Day

Health care law's ability to control costs will be closely watched

1976 "swine flu" vaccine protects against 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza virus

AMGA launches ACO Development Collaborative and Implementation Collaborative

ADA Foundation holds Give Kids A Smile Awards Gala in Washington, DC

Springfield community members support treatment services provided by Gateway Alcohol and Drug Rehab

NPAF urges Colorado Governor to exercise line item veto of $17.9M reduction in 2011 Medicaid program

New federally funded programs to address health disparities in underserved communities

Programs to address care for children born with SCD during adulthood

CIGNA earns top honor in Disability Case Management Program category

ACP to provide physicians, patients with evidence-based recommendations for clinical problems

WellPoint responds to HHS letter on singling out women with breast cancer for rescission

Voluntary benefits continue to be important part of employees' benefits packages

HealthAchieve wins prestigious awards for Trade Show and Feature Booth

IPO stands shoulder to shoulder with chain pharmacies to stop frontline health care cuts

Children need to be immunized against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases: Secretary of Health

Paradigm Rehab and Nursing signs contract to use PSA's Mobipen Care System

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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