11/29/2008 News For: Athena Health VirginiaHealth Highlights: Nov. 28, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: W.Va. looks to improve health coverage for children CHARLESTON, W.Va. ��� West Virginia has one of the country���s lowest percentages of children without health insurance, but state leaders are looking to do even better ��� provide coverage to every resident under age 18. UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News Doctors debate new cancer treatment... Northwestern U. opens obesity clinic... Gene flap delays babies' epilepsy care... EU says drug firms blocked generics... Health/Science news from UPI. Innovis drops health plan FARGO - Innovis Health in Fargo is notifying 1,500 patients that it will no longer honor Medicare Advantage health insurance plans as of April 1. Frances Virginia Dentry, registered nurse Frances Virginia Dentry, a retired registered nurse and family historian, died of cancer Nov. 20 at her Towson home. She was 88. Health of Guantanamo prisoner in doubt, attorney says SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico | The health of a Guantanamo Bay prisoner on a hunger strike for more than three years has deteriorated sharply, his lawyer said in legal papers seeking an independent medical examination. Health centers need, offer help Community Health Centers, Inc. is wishing for cash, children's books -- and a new parking lot. The health centers help provide medical care to the uninsured and others. State's children lack health coverage Nearly 19 percent or 797,000 children in Florida do not have health insurance -- the second highest percentage in the country -- and experts expect the number to rise as more parents are laid off, according to a report released this week. ABQ Health Partners unveils new signs ABQ Health Partners is replacing its old Lovelace signs in the City Different for its one-year anniversary of becoming an independant physician-owned medical group. Florida children without health insurance Nearly 19 percent of Florida children do not have health insurance, the second highest percentage in the country. |

