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Health board assumptions draw concerns
The Ministry of Health is not satisfied with Southern District Health Board assumptions that many Queenstown residents are using the Lakes District Hospital emergency department for GP services. read more
Health experts warn of ’stem cell tourism’ dangers
Thousands of people are putting their health and life savings at risk to travel to private clinics around the world for unproven and potentially dangerous stem cell treatments, British experts said on Tuesday.
Health Minister Azad pitches for specialised public health cadre
Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday pitched for the creation of a specialized public health cadre, including a Directorate of Public Health in states, to focus on prevention control of infectious diseases.
Health minister supports clinic plan
B.C. health minister Kevin Falcon was in Parksville Aug.27 but could offer no specifics on when or if a health facility will be built here.
Health management seeks staff cuts
HEALTH SERVICE management in the west is seeking to cut temporary staffing levels by 7,000 hours per week, or the equivalent of 200 full-time jobs, as part of moves to tackle its financial difficulties.
Health Tip: Understanding PCOS
Title: Health Tip: Understanding PCOS Category: Health News Created: 8/27/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2010
Health care reforms begin to take effect in Ohio
Parts of the new federal health care reform law will begin Wednesday. Additional health care reforms will be put in place later this month, including one that allows parents to keep their adult children on the family health care plan until age 26. However, opponents of the new law say it’s an expansion of government that will have negative repercussions. WKSU’s Jo Ingles reports.
Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: