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Legacy costs dig deeper fiscal hole for Detroit Detroit News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:04 PM PST The city's coffers are being drained by retiree pension and health benefits, making so-called "legacy costs" the biggest hurdle facing Mayor Dave Bing as he struggles to stabilize Detroit's finances. Health data network offers paperless records Tallahassee Democrat Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:03 PM PST By Dave Hodges Democrat business editor -- If a new Tallahassee technology venture has one message for doctors, patients, hospitals and other health care providers, it's that the digital world awaits and there's room for all who are making the transition to electronic medical records. Rural health care moves out of emergency rooms, into homes The Durango Herald Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:02 PM PST As the demographic population of Colorado ages and doctors are stretched thin, nurses and medical assistants have taken on an expanded role in providing health care.Rural health-care providers are studying a new concept that also expands the role of emergency medical personnel. FDA Sights Concerns From 1-800-GET-THIN Injury Board Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:01 PM PST Federal health officials have issued warnings to eight surgical centers in California and the advertising firm “1-800-GET-THIN” for misleading advertisements promoting Lap-Band â€" a medical device implanted in surgery called gastric banding which helps adults eat less and lose weight. The letters say the ads must do a better job of describing the risks associated with lap-band surgery. The flashy ... First baby born in the new year at Stormont-Vail 49 ABC News Topeka Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:00 PM PST She took awhile to get here Sunday, but the first baby born in the new year at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka was a girl. Utah News The Salt Lake Tribune Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:56 PM PST Courtesy of University of Utah Vivian S. Lee, center, the University of Utah's new senior vice president for health sciences, confers with clinical nurse Melody Fairbourne, left, and neurosurgeon Daniel Fults. China says latest bird flu virus doesn't jump between humans Reuters Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:55 PM PST HONG KONG (Reuters) - The latest bird flu virus that killed a 39-year-old bus driver in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen over the weekend is not yet transmissible between humans, Chinese health authorities said. Health Ministry taps young Saudi talent MENAFN Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:53 PM PST (MENAFN - Arab News) The Ministry of Health announced the appointment of 935 young graduates on Sunday for placement in its departments, hospitals and primary health care centers throughout the ... 1 dead, 739 injured in Philippine New Year revelry The San Francisco Examiner Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:45 PM PST The Associated Press The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines Philippine health officials say a boy has died from massive injuries from a firecracker explosion in the first known death from violent New Year's revelries that also injured 739 others. The Department of Health reported Monday that the 10-year-old boy packed a small can with explosive powder, which exploded and injured him seriously ... Kessingland turbines row rumbles on down under EDP24 - Eastern Daily Press Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:41 PM PST The ongoing controversy over two wind turbines in a north Suffolk village has taken an international twist after an Australian GP voiced her fears the structures may cause health problems.

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