News Topic: Health Care

Friday October 16 2009

Public Option Gains Momentum

The House of Representatives may unveil a unified health care bill as early as next week, and new cost estimates give moderates in the House a stronger argument for the type of government-run health insurance plan. more »
1:16 PM
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Comment by rmseek1234: I agree. Which is why we should have never thrown out all the money to the car dealerships,the banks,etc….It would have corrected. We may have had… 7 Responses »
Wednesday September 16 2009

Health Care Proposal Mandates Coverage, drops public option

The Senate Finance Committee unveiled a summary of long-awaited health care reform bill. Measure drops the public option favored Democrats. more »
12:52 PM
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By CNN
Comment by sheltiedad: Just more change we can believe in…  And Obama is still in his first year.  As the old saying goes, we deserve the leaders we vote for.… 2 Responses »
Thursday September 10 2009

Health Worker Denies Stealing From 85 Year Old Woman

Crystal Reid is charged with taking money from an elderly woman she was caring for. more »
9:13 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by sheltiedad: How ignorant is it when shown a tape of you stealing red-handed, that you continue to deny you did it.  She must have been living near Prichard too… 7 Responses »
Wednesday September 09 2009

People In Mobile Watch Health Care Speech

Some hold viewing parties. more »
9:32 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by Alabama Patriot: Most intelligent people know that the government will do what they want with this no matter what we think about it.  They ask our opinions, but it… 11 Responses »

Text: Obama’s Health Care Speech

Full prepared text of President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on Sept. 9, 2009, as released by the White House. more »
7:31 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by mrsezelley: I got my BCBS in 2001 starting at $147 monthly. It went to $160 something, then $192 and now $230 monthly then they added all these new ductible and copay… 14 Responses »

Web Wednesday: Making Health Care Reform Crystal Clear

For weeks, some people have said they don't understand what's going on with plans to reform health care in our country. more »
2:40 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by SweetGlide: Has anybody read the bill or are they gonna believe the lies, lies, lies. President Obama said,“the hospitals, doctors and pharmacy companies are… 20 Responses »
Thursday September 03 2009

Dozens Attend Mobile Health Care Forum

The forum is held by Senator Jeff Sessions on a day when a compromise is being discussed in Washington. more »
9:36 PM
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By Steve Alexander
Comment by ickthus: News being bias? No way, can’t be. That is like saying the schools are bias to the liberal cause, and we all know that’s not true.  Just look… 7 Responses »
Wednesday August 26 2009

Sessions to Hold Health Care Meetings

Sessions to Hold Health Care Listening Forums in Andalusia and Mobile.. more »
3:11 PM
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By Senator Sessions' Office
Sunday August 16 2009

Shelby: Insurance Co-Ops Worth Looking At

Alabama Senator Richard Shelby, a vocal opponent of government-run health care, says that the administration should look at a privately run cooperative as an option. more »
1:26 PM
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By Associated Press
Saturday August 15 2009

Health Care Reform Town Hall Meetings

Congressman Jo Bonner will hold town hall meetings around south Alabama next week to discuss President Obama's controversial health care reform plan. Click here to find the date/time of the one nearest you. more »
7:03 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Robin12046: The times for these Town Hall meetings are really conducive to the working people in the city.  How is someone who works 8-5 supposed to be able to… 1 Responses »
Wednesday August 12 2009

Web Wednesday: Weighing In On Health Care Debate

The debate over health care reform is heating up and people have strong opinions. more »
3:33 AM
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By Kesshia Peyton
Comment by sweetheart: Bamabob, GREAT LINK!!!!!  It confirms my suspicions Obama has been coerced by the team of 100 and the committee of 300 (the people who really run… 48 Responses »
Monday July 06 2009

Hospital Officials Near Agreement

Hospitals are near a deal with the White House over the new health care plan. more »
2:00 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Alan: Why won’t Obama and congress be on the health care plan they are trying to force the American people to be on?  They need to give up they current… 7 Responses »
Friday July 03 2009

Obama Pledges Support

President Obama has reversed a Bush policy and pledges protection for health-care workers. more »
9:16 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by minimay87: I agree. That is just forcing views on someone. Hopefully he sticks with this one. 5 Responses »
Saturday January 03 2009

Department Of Justice Report On Local Veterans Home

A detailed report alleges inadequate care at the W.F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette. more »
8:36 PM
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By Chad Petri
Wednesday December 03 2008

How To Steer Clear Of Medical Traps Online

As More Patients Turn To The Internet For A Second Opinion, How Do You Know What's Bogus? more »
6:33 PM
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By CBS

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