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Oral Cancer Awareness Week aims to educate people regarding importance of early detection

The 2011 Oral Cancer Awareness Week, set for April 11-15, is intended to educate people of all ages and socio-economic levels about the risk factors and symptoms of oral, head and neck cancer and the importance of early detection.

2 Apr 2011

Oncologist issues 'Emergency Radiation Medical Handbook'

Quickly responding to international demand due to Japan's disabled nuclear power reactors, James W. Forsythe, M.D., H.M.D., has issued an "Emergency Radiation Medical Handbook" for use worldwide.

2 Apr 2011

Reimbursement for surgical services has declined in recent years

In recent years reimbursement for surgical services has declined, failing to keep up with inflation and economic growth. Financial incentives aimed at re-distributing reimbursement from procedural specialties to primary care specialties have been ineffective thus far, and the financial returns of being a physician continue to decrease, according to new research published in the April 2011 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

2 Apr 2011

Ariz. Governor announces plan to cut Medicaid but restore some transplant funding

Gov. Jan Brewer asks HHS to approve proposal that would cut some enrollees and increase their cost sharing.

2 Apr 2011

PDHI adds Risky Drinking and Depression health action plan to its online library

Protocol Driven Healthcare, Inc. has added Risky Drinking and Depression to its online health action plan library, a component of the ConXus Steps product.

2 Apr 2011

British Columbia Psychological Association stands ready to help people affected by disasters in Japan

For people with family and friends living or travelling in areas affected by the recent disasters in Japan, the British Columbia Psychological Association stands ready to help. Those in BC who are experiencing emotional concerns due to these events in Japan can access the services of the BCPA Disaster Response Network who will provide brief pro bono psychological services to help restore coping skills challenged by the enormity of this disaster.

2 Apr 2011

CarePoint Partners launches "Got Food?" campaign

CarePoint Partners, one of the largest, fastest growing independent home infusion therapy companies in the United States, launched a food drive today throughout its twenty-one locations in eight states to help the less fortunate in the communities where it operates.

2 Apr 2011

The push is on for deficit reduction

Addressing government entitlement programs, including Medicare, are key to that effort. Meanwhile, GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich offers his own plans for wringing savings from health care costs.

2 Apr 2011

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare chooses Merge Cardio, Merge Hemo for new facility

Merge Healthcare Incorporated, a global corporation dedicated to health IT interoperability solutions, today announced that Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, a 600-physician healthcare system based in Elmhurst, Illinois, selected Merge Cardio and Merge Hemo for their new 259-bed hospital.

2 Apr 2011

Royal Inland announces radical cut in outpatient x-ray services

Yesterday, Royal Inland Hospital announced a radical cut in outpatient x-ray services, with no consultation with the community.

2 Apr 2011

South Los Angeles celebrates opening of new Kaiser Permanente medical facility

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined other local community leaders including Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, and Los Angeles City Councilmembers Bernard C. Parks and Jan Perry to celebrate the opening of the Kaiser Permanente South Los Angeles Medical Offices.

2 Apr 2011

Experts to discuss China's aging problem at Retirement Living World China 2011

From the 24th to the 27th of May 2011, retirement industry leaders from China and the rest of the world will meet at Retirement Living World China 2011. The event will be hosted by China Association of Social Workers and in partnership with IMAPAC.

2 Apr 2011

BC Psychological Association cautions against expanded gambling

Committed to promoting mental health in BC communities, the BC Psychological Association would like to address the current proposal put forth for a Casino expansion in downtown Vancouver:

2 Apr 2011

Long-awaited federal rule for accountable care organizations outlines 'gains and risks' for doctors, hospitals

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Donald Berwick announced the release of the proposed rule Thursday, offering insights into how the administration hopes to encourage doctors and hospitals to collaborate more closely to improve patient care.

2 Apr 2011

House panel approves bills to limit health law funding

The House Energy and Commerce's Health Subcommittee has approved five bills that aim to limit the HHS secretary's spending authority under the health reform law and also subject some of the statute's mandatory spending to the annual appropriations process.

2 Apr 2011

DDF develops online calendar of events to raise awareness about diabetes

One of every three people in the United States either has diabetes or is at risk for developing the disease. This generation of children is on the fast track to live shorter, less healthy lives than their parents.

2 Apr 2011

AmeriCares airlifts medical aid to help Japanese earthquake survivors

AmeriCares is airlifting medical aid to help survivors still suffering from the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

2 Apr 2011

Seventeen local organizations receive AHF $1,000,000 Mission Support Grants

Alliance Healthcare Foundation announced today the recipients of nearly $1,000,000 in Mission Support Grants. AHF is committed to serving the most vulnerable populations in the San Diego area through funding projects and programs that address access to healthcare, with a focus on increasing the capacity and coordination of the healthcare delivery system.

2 Apr 2011

Life Time Fitness partners with NASM to launch Life Time Academy

Demand for personal training is expected to rise nearly 30 percent from 2008 to 2018 as an increasing number of people are recognizing the benefits of health and fitness programs. With this growth comes increasing demand for experienced certified trainers, therefore, for individuals seeking personal training career paths, it is evermore important that they distinguish themselves with the right education, appropriate certifications and qualifications.

2 Apr 2011

Lindt USA announces winners of 2011 Lindt Unsung Heroes of Autism

To help kick off National Autism Awareness Month, premium Swiss chocolatier, Lindt USA announces today the 2011 Lindt Unsung Heroes of Autism honorees: Kerri Duncan of Springfield, Mo., Connie Erbert of Wichita, Kan., and Bonnie Gillman of Tustin, Calif.

2 Apr 2011