News Topic: Health Care
Tuesday November 24 2009
Mass. GOP’s Robinson In Second Bid For Senate Seat
When The Massachusetts Republicans Went Hunting For A Candidate To Oppose Sen Edward Kennedy In 2000, They Thought They'd Struck Gold In A Little Known Attorney And Political... more »
Citrus Health Care Not Under Suspension For 2010
Citrus Health Care, Which Was Under Medicare Suspension All Year, Has Been Granted A Reprieve For 2010 The Tampa-based Company Received The News In A Letter... more »
Swine Flu Vaccine At Miss. County Health Depts.
The Mississippi State Department Of Health Said Tuesday That Swine Flu Nasal Mist Vaccine Is Now Available Free At County Health Departments For All Healthy Residents From 2... more »
Monday November 23 2009
The Cost of Dying
Patients' Last Two Months of Life Cost Medicare $50 Billion Last Year; Is There a Better Way? more »
GOP Senate Candidates At Odds On Mass. Health Plan
The Two Republicans Running To Succeed The Late Sen Edward M Kennedy Clashed Monday About Whether Massachusetts Should Serve As A Model For The Nation's Health Care Overhaul... more »
Saturday November 21 2009
Health Care Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle
Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle in the Senate on a party-line vote. more »
Friday November 20 2009
Jesse Jackson Raps Artur Davis, Then Backs Off
The Rev Jesse Jackson Is No Longer Being Critical Of Rep Artur Davis Of Birmingham For Voting Against A Health Care Overhaul Bill In The House The Civil Rights... more »
Riley Says Health Care Reform Could Hurt States
Alabama Gov Bob Riley Says Health Care Reform Legislation Being Pushed By Democrats In Congress Would Be Devastating To States Riley Was At The Republican Governors... more »
Wednesday November 11 2009
Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Could Be Coming
But what do the owners of small businesses in Mobile think about the idea? more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Wednesday September 09 2009
People In Mobile Watch Health Care Speech
Some hold viewing parties. more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Wednesday August 26 2009
Sessions to Hold Health Care Meetings
Sessions to Hold Health Care Listening Forums in Andalusia and Mobile.. more »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Monday July 06 2009
Hospital Officials Near Agreement
Hospitals are near a deal with the White House over the new health care plan. more »
Friday July 03 2009
Obama Pledges Support
President Obama has reversed a Bush policy and pledges protection for health-care workers. more »
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 »
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 »
Thursday October 23 2008
Compare The Candidates
Here’s a quick comparison of where John McCain and Barack Obama stand on 10 key issues. more »
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Amy Dominello, Billy House, Sean Mussenden, Neil H. Simon
Thursday October 02 2008
People In Mobile Talk About VP Debate
Some hold debate-watching parties. more »
Monday June 02 2008
Budget Woes Threaten Mobile EMS
Mobile County's Emergency Medical Services Rescue Squad could shut down. more »
Sunday June 01 2008
White House Issues Climate Report 4 Years Late
Under a court order and four years late, the White House Thursday produced what it called a science-based "one-stop shop" of specific threats to the United States from man-made global warming. more »
Thursday May 08 2008
Hackers Attack Epilepsy Forum
The Epilepsy Foundation website has been bombarded with hundreds of pictures and links to pages with rapidly flashing images, which could cause seizures for those with epilepsy. more »
Tuesday May 06 2008
Rocket Fuel in Our Drinking Water?
EPA might not take action to remove toxic rocket fuel from drinking water. more »
Monday May 05 2008
Study: Smoking Bans Reduce Teen Smoking
A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers. more »
By
The Associated Press via Salon.com
Wal-Mart Expands Drug Program
Sarting today, Wal-Mart will lower the prices of both 90-day prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. more »
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The Associated Press via Salon.com
Who Should Be Treated ?
Some doctors have drafted a list of patients who might not be treated should a pandemic strike. more »
U.S. Kids Prescribed Drugs at High Rates
A new medical study suggests U.S. children are taking anti-psychotic medicines at an increasing rate. more »
Monday April 14 2008
Health Care System Not Ready For Boomers?
New report: baby boomers will overwhelm America's health care system more »
Tuesday April 08 2008
Dying For Health Care Coverage
A new study says 12 Alabamians die each week because they don't have health insurance. The results are not much better in Florida or Mississippi. more »
Wednesday April 02 2008
Southeast Does Poorly In Caring For Children
When it comes to a child's well being, where he or she lives may make a big difference. Alabama, Mississippi & Florida rank among the country's worst. more »
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Amy Dominello, Media General News Service, dominello@mediageneral.com
The daughter of a Saraland soldier killed last month is…
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A man is shot during a carjacking in his own driveway.
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Family of Fairhope man accused of barricading himself inside…
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Police say a Mobile woman is recovering at USA Medical Center…
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Hundreds Have Lined Up At A Birmingha-area Book Store In…
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