11/10/2008 News For: Health Insurance s In IllinoisSouthern Illinois Honors Our Veterans WSIL-TV- Many will pause Tuesday to honor the men and women who've served our country. Here's a preview of some Veteran's Day events in our region. The Marion V-A Medical Center will open its doors to the public at 3-30 Tuesday afternoon A candlelight vigil will be held at 5pm, followed by a ceremony honoring veterans. 11 a.m. Live Online: Finding the Best Health Care Plan SACRAMENTO, CA - It's open enrollment time at a lot of companies, where workers have to choose their health care options for the next year. On Monday's Live_Online at 11 a.m., Kaiser's Dr. Davis Liu, will help you weigh your health insurance alternatives. Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Hosts Inaugural Illinois State Summit in Springfield Eight Affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure?, the leader of the global breast cancer movement, will convene at the first-ever Komen Illinois State Summit Nov. 12 in Springfield to identify gaps in the state's breast health coverage, discuss the impact of statewide breast health programs and work to ensure all Illinois residents have access to life-saving education, screening and treatment ... Ensuring the health of Tarrant County residents From rising medical costs, poor access to physicians, and a lack of adequate health insurance for nearly 16 percent of Americans 47 million in 2006, according to the U.S. Census, it?s no wonder that people consider our health care system broken. Racial health gap draws experts to Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn. - National experts gather in Prior Lake this week to focus on a stubborn racial health gap in one of the nation's healthiest states. Minorities in Minnesota face greater odds of dying from violence, diabetes and heart disease and less chance of having health insurance. Health savings accounts becoming major part of employees? health care benefits Choosing a health insurance plan means finding your way through a labyrinth of facts and figures. Health care workers strike again on coast Seton Medical Center Coastside health care workers picketed in Moss Beach on Thursday, an exhibition of their collective frustration with management of the Daughters of Charity Health System. MEDIPHAR TPE '08 Wraps up Great Success - Buyers Marvel at Taiwan's Quality Medical Products TAIPEI, Taiwan----MEDIPHAR TAIPEI 2008, which is organized by TAITRA and Formosan Medical Association , wrapped up a great success on Nov. 9 at TWTC Exhibition Hall. That?s where 266 leading domestic and international manufacturers used 541 booths to showcase their latest products. Va. health commissioner approves hospital for Goochland The state health commissioner has approved a $183 million hospital complex planned for Goochland County, a spokesman with the Virginia Department of Health said today. HCA Inc. intends to transfer 97 unused and unstaffed beds from Retreat Hospital in Richmond's Fan District to the new West Creek Medical Center, which is to be built on the eastern end of Goochland. Brown & Brown's subsidiary acquires assets of Health Insurance Exchange Brown & Brown, a provider of insurance and reinsurance products and services, has announced the asset acquisition of Health Insurance Exchange by a subsidiary of the company. |


