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MEDICAL CENTER MOVES: Health Center also makes a move The Princeton Packet Thu, 31 May 2012 22:59 PM PDT As the new hospital opened on Tuesday, another vital community asset also opened, just without quite as much fanfare and to-do. Medi-Cal users struggle ahead of expansion Lamorinda Sun Thu, 31 May 2012 22:58 PM PDT As California's Medi-Cal program readies for an influx of 2 million to 3 million people when national health reforms kick in, major challenges lie ahead, including finding enough specialists who will see participants. Moderate rise expected in health care costs Omaha World-Herald Thu, 31 May 2012 22:55 PM PDT Health care spending in the United States is expected to continue climbing at a more moderate pace next year, and that may help contain increases in the price of insurance coverage for people with employer-sponsored plans. Company says tech upgrades could save Medicaid millions Small Business Times Thu, 31 May 2012 22:49 PM PDT For nearly 10 years, Menomonee Falls-based Vestica Healthcare has been managing the complex needs of the health insurance industry using innovative technology to drive down the cost of health care. Food as medicine, Farm focuses on health Small Business Times Thu, 31 May 2012 22:49 PM PDT Kathy Bero founded Pewaukee-based NuGenesis Farm Inc. two years ago after surviving cancer diagnoses three times. Bero founded the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to working to prevent disease through education, sustainable organic agriculture and research. HEALTH MATTERS: Early detection increases odds of beating lung cancer The Princeton Packet Thu, 31 May 2012 22:49 PM PDT Perhaps you break a rib during a fall or have trouble breathing because of an infection. Nelson leads panel’s study on mental health Flower Mound Leader Thu, 31 May 2012 22:46 PM PDT Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, today led the Health and Human Services Committee's review of Texas' mental health system. Local experts discuss women's health: Closure of clinics increases work load on remaining providers Plano Courier Thu, 31 May 2012 22:44 PM PDT While the battle over state funding for Planned Parenthood and the future of the Women's Health Program will be decided in a courtroom, the impacts of the judge's decision could be felt in Plano and other Collin County cities. State dealt blow in federal court: Judge bans Texas from cutting funding to Planned Parenthood Plano Courier Thu, 31 May 2012 22:44 PM PDT Women's health care has become a hot topic in Texas after a federal court issued an order blocking the state from de-funding Planned Parenthood until a trial can be held and the issue can be further examined. Stepping up: Plano nurse one of 100 greatest in region Plano Courier Thu, 31 May 2012 22:42 PM PDT Photos courtesy Texas Health Presbyterian Plano - John Marchand is a charge nurse in the surgical step down unit at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano. The Army vet was recently named one of the Great 100 Nurses in the DFW region for going above and beyond the call of duty at the hospital.

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