11/29/2008 News For: Low Cost Family Medical CoverageThanksgiving is time to share family medical history WASHINGTON, D.C. -- When families gather around the table for Thanksgiving dinner, they're being encouraged to use the opportunity to review the family's medical history. Family with medical issues needs assistance This year, the economy has left many families jobless at the holidays. Add medical problems, domestic violence and other issues, and Christmas is more challenging than ever. Obama to Broaden Role of Genetics in Medical Care WASHINGTON -- For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach as old as the Hippocratic Oath. Aetna Stresses the Importance of Sharing Family Health Information to Help Physicians Personalize Medical Care HARTFORD, Conn.----Throughout this holiday season and into the new year, Aetna is encouraging its employees and health plan members to learn about their family?s medical history and share this information with their physicians. Obama to broaden genetics role in medical care For years, scientists have held out hope that the rapidly evolving field of genetics could transform medical diagnosis and treatment, moving beyond a trial-and-error approach. Chinese researcher executed on spying charges A Chinese medical researcher and businessman was executed Friday on charges of spying for Taiwan, his family said. Family watching over injured firefighter Bannerville Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Fire Chief Richard "Rick" Keiser, 46, was still listed in serious condition Friday evening at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after suffering injuries in an accident that occurred while he was responding to a fire call early Sunday morning. Family permitted to see accused spy held in China Family members of a Chinese medical researcher condemned to death on charges of spying for Taiwan says China's approval of a second visit with him has given them hope he might not be executed. Ran Chen, who has Austrian citizenship, said she visited her father Wo Weihan at a Beijing court on Thursday, their first meeting since he was detained almost four years ago. China approved the second ... Speedy medical aid for Valenzuela folk MANILA, Philippines ? Valenzuela City residents who need emergency medical care now only have to call their barangay offices and request for an ambulance and they will be on their way to the hospital. LS Medical Center announces closings The Lee?s Summit Medical Center emergency department at the Summit Ridge campus, above, will close Jan. 31 along with the OB unit at the main campus. |

