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Report shows District of Columbia stands 51st 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 the District of Columbia is 51st on a maternal mortality ranking, with 34.9 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Christian groups combat high health premiums by paying each other's bills

Some evangelical Christian groups in America are driving down health care costs in their own way, by helping each other pay medical bills instead of paying premiums.

12 Mar 2010

Texas rethinks disease management program

Since 2004 Texas has run a disease management program they believed would improve care for Medicaid patients and save the state money. "The company said it would use persistent phone calls, a 24-hour hotline, and house visits if necessary to persuade Medicaid patients to take better care of themselves, saving the state an estimated $14 million a year in hospitalizations and other costs."

12 Mar 2010

Stimulus funds boost Utah health IT pipeline

Utah's health department will use $6.3 million in federal dollars to build a "computer pipeline" that will allow doctors and hospitals to share patient information, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

12 Mar 2010

Maternal health care crisis in the U.S.: 15.8% of women in Georgia 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 Georgia is 50th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 20.5 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Pregnancy-related deaths increase in Michigan, Amnesty International report

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 Michigan is 42nd on a maternal mortality ranking, with 13.6 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Verisk Health upgrades Explorer product line to improve organization’s exposure to healthcare risk

Verisk Health, Inc., a global leader in healthcare data analytics and risk management, today announced several upgrades to its Explorer product line, including functionality that allows users to evaluate the impact of a member’s lifestyle behaviors on an organization’s overall healthcare and utilization costs.

12 Mar 2010

California ranks 35th in maternal mortality, records 11.3 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 California is 35th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 11.3 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Prevention of choking hazards in food: Safe, children oriented packaging and design needed

While choking hazards in toys have been widely publicized and addressed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ironically choking hazards in food have lacked federal attention despite the fact that food is far more likely to go into a child’s mouth.

12 Mar 2010

Vial of Life organizer helps family and medical staff find prescriptions, insurance information fast

When every second counts, help family and medical staff find prescriptions and insurance information FAST! -- Use a "Vial of Life" organizer.

12 Mar 2010

One-day C.A.R.E. clinic at Georgia International Convention Center looking for medical volunteers

Volunteers are urgently needed for a one-day, free health clinic in the Atlanta area this month that is expected to serve more than 1,000 uninsured Georgia residents.

12 Mar 2010

Illinois Governor proposes unacceptable, harmful cuts to human services

The FY11 proposed budget Governor Quinn released on March 10, 2010 includes unacceptable cuts to human services – totaling $276 million. These cuts fall on the most vulnerable in our state – seniors, people with mental illness and disabilities, victims of violence, and children. Such cuts will harm individuals and families, result in the loss of jobs across Illinois and further weaken our state's economy.

12 Mar 2010

15.7% of North Carolina women 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 North Carolina is 37th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 11.4 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

Tackling childhood obesity: Chidren need to be involved in physical activity program planning process

Getting children involved in finding ways to become more physically active can not only make them more aware of local recreational opportunities, but can even help increase their own physical activity.

12 Mar 2010

Maternal health care crisis in the U.S.: Oklahoma ranks 39th on maternal mortality

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 Oklahoma is 39th on a maternal mortality ranking, with 12.3 deaths per 100,000 live births.

12 Mar 2010

MGHS and McKesson to deploy EHR technology throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Dedicated to keeping area physicians ahead of the curve, Marquette General Health System (MGHS) will work with McKesson to deploy electronic health record (EHR) technology designed to help improve patient care throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The region’s only tertiary care provider plans to use McKesson’s Practice Partner® EHR, which integrates with the McKesson Paragon® hospital information system (HIS) currently supporting Marquette General Hospital and its 30 owned physician practices.

12 Mar 2010

CUPE: Ontario government undermines most efficient hospital system in Canada

The Ontario government is undermining the most efficient hospital system in Canada and laying the groundwork for a private hospital system, the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions charged today.

12 Mar 2010

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

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Report shows District of Columbia stands 51st on maternal mortality ranking

Christian groups combat high health premiums by paying each other's bills

Texas rethinks disease management program

Stimulus funds boost Utah health IT pipeline

Maternal health care crisis in the U.S.: 15.8% of women in Georgia receive delayed or no prenatal care

Pregnancy-related deaths increase in Michigan, Amnesty International report

Verisk Health upgrades Explorer product line to improve organization’s exposure to healthcare risk

California ranks 35th in maternal mortality, records 11.3 deaths per 100,000 live births

Prevention of choking hazards in food: Safe, children oriented packaging and design needed

Vial of Life organizer helps family and medical staff find prescriptions, insurance information fast

One-day C.A.R.E. clinic at Georgia International Convention Center looking for medical volunteers

Illinois Governor proposes unacceptable, harmful cuts to human services

15.7% of North Carolina women receive delayed or no prenatal care

Tackling childhood obesity: Chidren need to be involved in physical activity program planning process

Maternal health care crisis in the U.S.: Oklahoma ranks 39th on maternal mortality

MGHS and McKesson to deploy EHR technology throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

CUPE: Ontario government undermines most efficient hospital system in Canada

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

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