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In Their Own Words: Kids Offer Advice On H1N1 Flu
“At the mall, after using the bathroom, some people put water on their hands and just leave. They don’t really use soap. To me, that’s disgusting. That’s just not right.” Kids tell it like it is in a new video on preventing H1N1 virus infection. Ranging in age from 11 months to 13 years, young “experts” share their unique perspective on preventing the spread of germs and staying healthy. You can find their advice on
States Experience Medicaid Changes And Offer New Models For Reform
News outlets report on a variety of health issues at the state level including the upcoming launch of a huge Medicaid data project in Florida, health care changes that could reduce spending in Georgia and a model for reform in Vermont.
House Republicans Offer Health Overhaul Plan
House Republicans unveiled their health reform proposal Tuesday night. Their alternative health care bill “would reward states for reducing the number of uninsured, limit damages in medical malpractice lawsuits and allow small businesses to band together and buy insurance exempt from most state regulation,” The New York Times reports.
MDA, Walgreens Join Forces To Offer Seasonal Flu Shots
Continuing a service it has provided for decades, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is again offering seasonal flu shots to people who have muscular dystrophy and related diseases. To assist individuals in obtaining an immunization this flu season, MDA is again teaming up with Walgreens to offer shots at more than 7,000 Walgreens points of care across the country, including its stores in all 50 states and 340 Take Care Clinics, through a voucher program beginning Sept. 1.
Walgreens To Offer Seasonal Flu Shots At More Than 7,000 Points Of Care Nationwide Beginning September 1st
Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG) is making it faster and easier to get a flu shot this season. The nation’s largest drugstore chain announced it will begin offering seasonal flu shots on Sept. 1 at more than 7,000 points of care nationwide, including nearly all of its stores in 50 states and almost 350 in-store Take Care Clinics.
Roche To Offer Developing Countries Discounted Tamiflu
The pharmaceutical company Roche on Wednesday announced a program to help ensure developing countries have access to its antiviral Tamiflu, for “the management of a novel influenza strain defined by the WHO as having significant and current pandemic potential,” Reuters reports (Egenter, 7/1).
Z Therapy Is The First In North Texas To Offer Revolutionary Treatment Option For Neck Pain Sufferers
Z Therapy Whiplash Treatment Center now offers a ground-breaking treatment option for victims of whiplash associated disorders (WAD). With the introduction of a multi-cervical unit (MCU) by BTE Technologies, Z Therapy is the first and only rehabilitation specialist in North Texas to offer this technology that is designed to quickly alleviate neck pain. Often overlooked through common tests such as CT scans, MRIs and x-rays, WAD affects soft muscle tissues in the neck.
Senate Begins Debate On Economic Stimulus Package; Lawmakers Offer Amendments
The Senate on Monday began debate on an almost $900 billion economic stimulus package, and lawmakers offered amendments related to provisions on health care and other areas, McClatchy/Kansas City Star reports. According to McClatchy/Star, the bill “could look dramatically different by week’s end” (Lightman/Talev, McClatchy/Kansas City Star, 2/2).
Newer Medication May Offer Advantages Over Agents Commonly Used For Sedation Of Intensive Care Unit Patients
Use of the sedative dexmedetomidine for critically ill patients resulted in less time on a ventilator and less delirium compared to patients administered a more commonly used drug, according to a study in the February 4 issue of JAMA. This study is being released early online to coincide with its release at the Society of Critical Care Medicine national meeting.
House Democrats Introduce Legislation That Would Allow Medicare To Offer Prescription Drug Plans That Compete With Private Plans
Congressional Democrats on Tuesday introduced legislation (HR 684, S 330) that would allow traditional Medicare to establish one or more plans to compete with private plans under the prescription drug benefit, CQ HealthBeat reports.
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