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Essex County Freeholders Approve Immigration Detention Contract WNYC New York Public Radio Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:03 PM PST A controversial contract to house illegal immigrant detainees in a privately run facility was unanimously approved by the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders Wednesday night. The contract, which was put to bid a second time in October , was again awarded to Education and Health Centers of America (EHCA), a private firm with political ties to Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr ... Despite health concerns and vendors backing out, couple's wedding will go on WDBJ 7 Roanoke Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:01 PM PST A dream wedding and a cancer scare in the midst of it all, is enough to create a ton of stress. A Lynchburg couple has experienced highs and lows and their positive outlook is making everything okay. N.L. health agency finds 15 flawed radiology reports CTV.ca Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:00 PM PST Health officials in central Newfoundland say a review of more than 2,800 radiology reports has found that 15 were based on incorrect images. Health officials can't pinpoint source of Las Vegas marathon illnesses Las Vegas Sun Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:58 PM PST In its preliminary report, the Southern Nevada Health District says that any connection between the illnesses and the race water supply--water from fire hydrants, tested beforehand, was used to fill pitchers and mixed with a sports drink -- appear “inconsistent” with its survey results. Fitch Affirms St. Peter's Health Care Services, NY at 'BBB'; Outlook Positive Business Wire Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:58 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing surveillance effort, Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'BBB' rating on the following outstanding debt issued by the Albany Capital Resource Corporation and the Albany Industrial Development Authority on behalf of St. Peter's Health Care Services (SPHCS): --$34,160,000 civic facilities revenue bonds, series 2011; --$160,340,000 civic facilities ... Haley dealing with health insurance committee controversy WIS News 10 Columbia Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:55 PM PST Gov. Nikki Haley is under fire for her stance on the work of a special health insurance committee. Obama plan would lift wages of home care workers The West Frankfort Daily American Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:54 PM PST WASHINGTON â€" Workers in the home health care industry â€" one of the country's fastest growing professions â€" would be guaranteed minimum wage and overtime protections under new rules proposed Thursday by the Obama administration. Many surgeons don't discuss post-op medical wishes Reuters Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:54 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new survey of surgeons suggests many fail to discuss their patients' wishes in case a risky operation goes awry, and even more would not operate if patients limited what could be done to keep them alive. "Virtual visits" unpopular among cancer survivors Reuters Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:54 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new survey of breast cancer survivors, few people said that having a follow-up appointment with a doctor or nurse over the phone or online instead of in person would ease their stress and worry. AirMed Based At Payson Hospital For Southern Utah County KUTV Salt Lake City Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:52 PM PST The University of Utah Health Care has begun full-time AirMed response in the southern part of Utah County.

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