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Help offered with child immunizations Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 1:12PMHelp is available to families having trouble with the expense of child immunizations, the Lenawee County Health Department has announced.
Big Ten Network Launches Major Community Service Initiative Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:03PMIn an effort to honor, encourage and support the thousands of Big Ten community members who give back, the Big Ten Network is launching Give Big, a major community service initiative.
Tech grant aims to help diabetes prevention Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:13AMFive metro Detroit communities will receive $16.2 million from a new federal grant to improve care for diabetic patients.
Sacramento Takes a Nap Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:51PMAnd an East Bay schools superintendent goes golfing on Chevon's tab. by Chris Thompson Stop me if you've heard this one before. A governor, two Democratic legislative leaders, and two Republican leaders walk into a bar to discuss the budget crisis and ... what?… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Around Oakland August 30th Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:50PMWATERFORD TWP.
Centers help high-risk families Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 4:05AMDETROIT — Nancy Hearshen worries much more about her daughter's future than her own chances of getting breast or ovarian cancer. Hearshen, 67, and her daughter, Rachel, 35, who live in Farmington Hills, Mich.
Veterinary tools on display at Putnam County Museum Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:46PMGREENCASTLE -- On display at the Putnam County Museum is a special exhibit of a portion of the late Dr. Donald "Doc" Brattain's collection of the tools of the trade he used in his many years as a...
Indian physicians plan benefit concert for free health clinics Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:36PMA group of Indian physicians and other health professionals are raising funds in a special concert Sept. 12 at Orchestra Hall in Detroit to help support two free health clinics for adults in Southfield and Taylor.
MSU gets $6.1M to increase broadband coverage Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:08AMWASHINGTON - Michigan State University is getting nearly $6.1 million in economic stimulus money for public computer centers, Obama administration officials announced Wednesday.
Health screenings to be offered thoughout Southeast Michigan this fall Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:07PMFree or low cost health screenings will be offered from Sept. 14 to Oct. 16 in several cities in Southeast Michigan as part of the 42nd Project Health Living.
Aid Helps Free Health Clinics Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 4:19PMFree medical clinics have a strong ally in Michigan United States Sen. Debbie Stabenow, who is offering to help them get federal money for their operations. That money is desperately needed as demand grows for free services.
Indoor fresh market Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:01PMWednesday, August 11, 2010 Today-Saturday The air -conditioned mall corridors house a market with fresh produce, prepared foods, multicultural and specialty food, greenery, arts/crafts, music and plenty of seating for people watching. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues Friday-Saturday. Free admission (items individually priced). Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd., Seminole. Sponsor: Scott. (727) 776-7261 ...
TheraMatrix wins breach of contract lawsuit against Blue Cross Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:42AMA jury in Oakland County Circuit Court today has found Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan guilty of breach of contract and tortuous interference against TheraMatrix Physical Therapy, a Pontiac-based outpatient physical therapy provider.
Oakwood revives plans for Canton Twp. hospital: St. Joseph Mercy to oppose bid Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 7:34AMOakwood Healthcare, a four-hospital system in Dearborn, has resurrected its plans to build a new hospital in Canton Township in western Wayne County where it has operated an outpatient center for more than 30 years.
Excerpts from recent Michigan editorials Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 2:11PMJackson Citizen Patriot. Aug. 3, 2010.New regulations should not be the first option after Kalamazoo River oil spillWith public anger barely subsiding from the BP spill, Michigan on July 26 suffered its own oil-related environmental mess. Somewhere around 1 million gallons of crude oil poured into...
Medical volunteers slain by Taliban include Knox pastor's daughter Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 9:07AMOne gave up a lucrative practice to give free dental care to children who had never seen a toothbrush. Others had devoted whole decades of their lives to helping the Afghan people through war and deprivation.
Lancaster man among group killed in Afghanistan Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 6:02AMLANCASTER — A Lancaster man was one of 10 members of a medical team gunned down in Afghanistan, a religious relief and service organization says.
Taliban massacre big-hearted team devoted to helping Afghans Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 11:09PMOne gave up a lucrative practice to give free dental care to children who had never seen a toothbrush. Others had devoted decades to helping the Afghan people.
Aid team's terrible end Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 8:24PMOne gave up a lucrative practice and others had devoted decades to helping the Afghan people.
International Assistance Mission Massacre: 10 Civilian Volunteers Killed In Afghanistan Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 7:21PMWhat's Your Reaction? In this undated photo released by David L. Evans, Tom Little, third from right, of the International Assistance Mission, poses in front of donated vehicles in London.
Victims of massacre in northern Afghanistan had given years of service to Afghans Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 5:05PMOne gave up a lucrative practice to give free dental care to children who had never seen a toothbrush. Others had devoted whole decades of their lives to helping the Afghan people through war an...
N.J. Effort To Override Cuts To Family Planning Fades; Ill. Faces Budget Cuts To Health Care; Mich. Focuses On High ... Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:36AMThe Philadelphia Inquirer: "As two Democratic state lawmakers initiated a campaign to override the governor's veto of $7.5 million for family-planning health centers, six Republican state senators who previously voted to restore the funding reversed course, most likely ending any hopes of restoring the money. Democrats would need at least four Republican votes for an override in the Senate ...
As workforce ages, health care jobs in demand Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:39PMPosted 12 minutes ago at 10:26 pm. Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series looking at the nursing shortage. The second story will print on Wednesday.
Hospitals learn ways to cut exasperating waiting times Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 2:04AMGet sick and head to the emergency room. That's what an increasing number of people have been doing as the region grows, more workers are losing their jobs and health insurance in the weak economy, and an aging population confronts unfamiliar medical challenges.
Cleveland-area recreation events calendar for the week of July 21, 2010 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:25PMRECREATION CALENDAR BASEBALL 10U tryouts for CVBA open travel for P.B. Baseball, World Series Champions. Call Chuck at 216-235-1173. 28 & over Adult Wood Bat Baseball League is looking for experienced pitchers. Call Mike at 440-823-6387. ACE Program will...
July/August 2010 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 4:32PM( American Academy of Family Physicians ) This tip sheet features highlights from the July/August 2010 issue of Annals of Family Medicine Research journal.
Health Highlights: July 15, 2010 Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 2:25AMTitle: Health Highlights: July 15, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 7/15/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 7/16/2010
Recreation listings for Northeast Ohio, from baseball to wrestling Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:11PMFind something to do this weekend and beyond.
Health Highlights: July 15, 2010 Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:03AMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Get involved Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:52AMSOUTHFIELD: The Southfield Parks & Recreation Department will host a Family Pool Party from 5:30-9 p.m. today at the Southfield Sports Arena pool in the Southfield Municipal Complex at 26000 Evergreen.
What's On - East Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:21AMOregon • Sports physicals for $15 from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20, ProMedica Professional Office Building, 2751 Bay Park Drive, Suite 150. All athletes must have signed parent permission or be accompanied by a parent. Information: 419-291-4179 or visit promedica.org. •Toledo Harbor Lighthouse Preservation Society meets 7 p.m. the last Thursday each month, Maumee Bay State Park Lodge, 1400 State Park Rd ...
5 Ways Social Media Helps Promote Good Health Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 5:16PM"A recent report on chronic disease and the Internet by the Pew Internet and American Life Project and the California HealthCare Foundation showed that people fighting such illnesses are using social media to find information and connect with others who suffer similar ailments," writes Alex Howard (@digiphile) on Mashable. In his column, Howard, O'Reilly's Gov 2.0 correspondent, offers five ...
Can Aspirin Prolong A Healthy Life? Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 7:13AMIn an effort to extend the length of a disability-free life for older adults, researchers from Rush University Medical Center are partnering with colleagues from across the U.S. and Australia in the largest international trial ever sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The Aspirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study aims to assess whether aspirin can not only prolong life ...
This is the Holy Grail of innovation! Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 5:35AMC K Prahalad and R A Mashelkar on how a few Indian companies have figured out how to do more with fewer resources -- for more people.
Pakistani doctors group meets in Grapevine Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe organization plans to play an even bigger role in providing healthcare in North America.
Hoosier Street Hockey League looking for teams Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 10:55PMHoosier Street Hockey League looking for teams
News Briefs: Statewide drunken-driving crackdown starts Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:12AMMotorists wishing to keep their independence this Fourth of July need to designate a sober driver as a statewide drunken-driving crackdown kicks off today.
Afinitor more than doubles progression-free survival in advanced pancreatic NET: Study Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 4:23AMNovartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced today that results of a Phase III study show Afinitor® (everolimus) tablets plus best supportive care (BSC) more than doubled progression-free survival, or time without tumor growth, versus placebo plus BSC in patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NET). The study, RADIANT-3, was presented at the 12th World Congress on ...
Sports briefs Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 3:24PMThe Columbus Hidden Gems play in the Women's Blue Chip Basketball League and feature Ohio State graduates Brandie Hoskins and Andrea Walker as well as area natives Ashleigh Brown (Delaware), Michele DeVault (Upper Arlington), Sassy Lane (Reynoldsburg), Tapre Young (Dublin Scioto) and Latisha Walker (Northland).
Local sports calendar of events/local sports notices Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 3:58AM• St. Philip High will hold a tennis camp on the KCC tennis courts from July 26-29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Camp is for grades 4-8 (fall 2010). Cost is $55. For more info, contact Vicky Groat, St. Philip High athletic director, at 963-1426 (office) or at vgroat@bcacs.org.
Local golf calendar of events Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 3:58AM• Call the course where the event is scheduled unless otherwise noted.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services celebrates 100 years Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:15AMThe nonprofit facility, based in Gaines Township, has grown to become one of the five largest free-standing behavioral health providers in the nation.
Genesee County Health Department and Wellness AIDS Services Inc. to offer free HIV testing Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 1:28PMThe Genesee County Health Department and Wellness AIDS Services Inc. are partnering to offer free HIV testing and sexually transmitted diseases testing 4-7 p.m. June 25 at the YWCA of Greater Flint, 310 E. Third St.
Local sports calendar of events/local sports notices Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 3:43AM• Homer High is seeking a boys' basketball head coach (potential teaching position included; www.homerschools.net). Interested applicants should send resume and references to Drew Bordner, Athletic/Curriculum Director, Homer Schools, 403 S. Hillsdale St., Homer, MI, 49245.
Free clinics across the U.S. care for 1.8M uninsured patients annually: Survey Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 1:15AMFree clinics across the U.S. provide care to about 1.8 million mostly uninsured patients annually and the majority of clinics receive no government support, according to the first comprehensive survey of all known free clinics since the 1960s.
Comic book moms are nutrition heroes to guide migrant family health Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 3:09PMTwo Latina mothers are heroes in the new comic book, Small Changes Big Results from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Their quest is to create a healthier lifestyle for their children and families and combat obesity.
Canton Foundation study shows growing need for ‘charity care' Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:10AMOfficials at the Canton Community Foundation have thought for some time now there's a gap in health care in the community, particularly for “transitional” employees who've recently lost jobs and can't afford the care. After hearing the findings of a study they commissioned last fall, they're even more convinced of the need for “charity health care” for uninsured or underinsured residents. The ...
Event at Air Zoo in Portage offers information and support for veterans Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 3:10PMWearing a hat saying "Gulf War Veteran," Mark Visel stood in front of a booth at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo for Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Student Veteran Association.
Local golf calendar of events/notices for the 2010 season Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 6:53AMn Call the course where the event is scheduled unless otherwise noted.
Memorial Day events highlight the weekend Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 9:12PMVALLEY — The San Luis Valley offers a variety of events this weekend for residents and visitors to enjoy both as a celebration of summer and commemoration on Memorial Day of those who have served this country.