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New York unions sue state over retiree insurance Victor Post Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:05 PM PST Unions representing state workers in New York have filed a federal lawsuit against the Cuomo administration challenging an increase in health insurance contributions for thousands of retirees. Whitey Bulger Recently Rushed To The Hospital With Chest Pains CBS Boston Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:02 PM PST Whitey Bulger was rushed to the hospital last week. The I-Team has learned the Boston mobster has been treated recently for health problems. AHS chairman Ken Hughes stepping down Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:02 PM PST Departed Alberta Health Services chairman Ken Hughes said he has no regrets over his handling of the province's medical system.[...] Wisconsin's Governor expands health care program WREX-TV Rockford Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:59 PM PST Wisconsin's Governor announces new legislation to get more people in need health care. Rehab centre for elderly in Dubai Khaleej Times Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:52 PM PST DUBAI - Dubai will soon get a state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre serving adults and the elderly. Once operational, the centre located in Al Safa 2 will be the first of its kind in the UAE and the region and will work towards providing better quality of life to the country’s ageing population, said a senior official with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Catholic Healthcare West Ends Negotiations With CHS News 4 Reno Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:49 PM PST Catholic Healthcare West announced today it has ended exclusive negotiations with Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation for the sale of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno. Biggest health stories of the year CBS 19 Tyler Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:47 PM PST We can add the cough syrup ban to the list of top health headlines of this year. Also, fruit is blamed for a deadly outbreak of food poisoning as a plate replaces the pyramid. Vaccine discount deadline nears for underinsured families FOX 28 South Bend Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:46 PM PST If you are underinsured, you have just a little over a month to take your children to the health department for discounted shots. Starting February 1st, all of the state's health departments will no longer Task force to help residents meet healthier goals in 2012 The Huntington Herald-Dispatch Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:45 PM PST HUNTINGTON -- The start of a new year brings a whole new crop of people looking to get healthier and lose weight. The Huntington Health Revolution Task Force hopes to make that journey a little easier. Oregon Health Exchange Takes on More Challenges NewsWatch 12 Medford - Klamath Falls Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:41 PM PST By Bryan Navarro MEDFORD, Ore. - Oregon's Health Insurance Exchange is facing another wrinkle in implementation. The federal government wants states to come up with their own individual health care plans for members to choose from. The Exchange is similar to a marketplace for health coverage. Uninsured workers can choose from a handful of health care options, joining tens of thousands of other ...

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