Surgical victim should get apology from government, health officials: critic TORONTO – The governing Liberals should apologize to two women whose breasts were removed after they were mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and explain why they didn’t move sooner to warn the public that other errors may have been made, critics demanded Wednesday. Read more on Hamilton Spectator
Health briefs: Weight-loss series in Aurora Provena Mercy Medical Center will host a four-week weight-loss lecture series for community members. Attend all four weeks for free, and you will receive a special weight-loss tool kit. Each evening includes a light dinner and beverage. Topics are:• Aug. 3: “Just the Facts.” Find out what doctors think about [...]
No out-of-pocket costs for preventive health care WASHINGTON — From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight, to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost under consumer rules the Obama administration unveiled Wednesday. Read more on Everett Herald
Walk Fest Health Fair will be Saturday JEFFERSON – The annual Tomorrow’s Hope Walk Fest Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at Jefferson County Fair Park. Read more on Watertown Daily Times
U.S. News ranks seven U.Va. Health System specialties July 20, 2010 — Seven medical specialties at the University of Virginia Health System are ranked in the 21st annual survey of “Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. The listings appear in the magazine’s August issue. Read more on The Staunton News Leader
More study needed to explain other factors, researchers say Source: General Cancer News Articles Provided by Cancer Compass
John Pelletier lost his farm and became homeless after being diagnosed with cancer and then emphysema where one needed drug is almost $300 per month. He hopes President Obama can find a way to make heatlh care affordable for everyone. For more see www.seacoastonline.com
Sand mine hurts health, property Once again our quality of life and health are going to be threatened with exposure to cancer-giving silica, noise and traffic from a sand mine. Read more on The Myrtle Beach Sun News
It has been estimated that 65,980 individuals were diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and 19,500 died from NHL in the United States in 2009. Although established risk factors such as immunodeficiency and viral infections may be responsible for a portion of the cases, the majority of NHL cases remain [...]
New coverage for uninsured people in poor health The Obama administration is launching a special coverage program for uninsured Americans with medical problems this week, the most ambitious early investment of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. But here’s the catch: Premiums will be a stretch… Barack Obama – United States – Health care – Presidency [...]