Health Highlights: Dec. 12, 2011
HealthDay via Yahoo! News Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:04 AM PST
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: |
NDP hopefuls square off at forum
Fort Frances Times Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:03 AM PST
VANCOUVERâ€"A national child care plan, health care, and First Nations’ poverty emerged as the dominant issues at a town hall forum headlined by nine NDP leadership candidates hoping to clinch the top job. |
Kiwi Queensland fraudster to be charged today
3news Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:00 AM PST
A New Zealander who is accused of defrauding Queensland Health of NZ$21 million dollars remains under police guard in Brisbane’s Royal Prince Albert Hospital. |
Mitt Romney Bet Offer To Rick Perry May Have Almost Been A Felony Offense
The Huffington Post Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:50 AM PST
Did Rick Perry save Mitt Romney from committing a felony Saturday night in Iowa? During Saturday night's debate, Romney offered to bet Perry $10,000 that he had misquoted Romney's book in claiming that he had earlier supported a mandated approach to health care. |
NI prescription charges may return
U TV Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:49 AM PST
Health Minister Edwin Poots has told the assembly he is "seriously considering" the reintroduction of prescription charges. |
Chillicothe Livable Streets Advocacy training through Health Center
Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:43 AM PST
All people want to live in a vibrant community filled with opportunity. Part of that package is a city where people can safely get around, whether it’s by car, bicycle or foot. This is where the concept of Livable or Complete Streets comes in. |
Hospital Auxiliary donates $16,000 to ER
Mankato Free Press Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:43 AM PST
MANKATO â€" Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato Auxiliary officials this morning presented a check for $16,000 to be used to help fund construction of the new Emergency Department at the medical center. |
Rutgers Study: When it comes to use of dental services, not all NJ youngsters are equal
EurekAlert! Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:39 AM PST
When it comes to receiving dental care, New Jersey has its share of underserved children, according to a Rutgers study.In 2009, more than one-fifth of the state's children between 3 and 18 received no dental care within the previous year. The study found that foreign-born children and those without health insurance were likely to forgo visits to the dentist. |
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