| Search 1) News For: Health Plus Gynecology Patient-Reported Health Scores May Predict Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17 HealthDay News -- Self-reported physical health changes in the year after head and neck cancer patients are diagnosed may help predict their five-year survival, says a U.S. study. Live Pink for Health a lunch with a cause Live Pink for Health, a breast cancer awareness luncheon, is the first of what will be several breast cancer awareness events in the Wichita area. The luncheon will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sedgwick County Extension Center, 21st Street and Ridge Road. It's sponsored by Sedgwick County Extension and the Mid-Kansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The first 200 women to ... Health Highlights: Sept. 17, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Health savings accounts expand as care costs rise When workers throughout the country get the chance to make changes to their health insurance coverage this fall, some may find that their employer is offering a new option: health savings accounts. Health and safety fair is Saturday in Provo Utah Valley Regional Medical Center will host its annual family health and safety fair Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Northwest Plaza on the hospital campus in Provo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair is free and open to the public. Patient-Reported Health Scores May Predict Head, Neck Cancer Outcomes Copyright �� 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17 HealthDay News -- Self-reported physical health changes in the year after head and neck cancer patients are diagnosed may help predict their five-year survival, says a U.S. study. What are health insurance options after job loss? Q: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Search 2) News For: Health Plus Gynecology Women's health focus of conference Every Woman: Mind, Body, Spirit is the theme for a free women's health conference scheduled for Sept. 27. The conference is sponsored by Wesley Medical Center and the Urban League of Kansas Guild Auxiliary. Kathy Neely, who recently was named Wesley's chief nursing officer, is the keynote speaker. The conference will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1525 N. ... America's Health Care at Risk: Guaranteeing Patient Access to Specialty Care The nation's most influential voices in health care are in Florida to tackle one of the most critical issues facing Americans -- finding a cure for the nation's ailing health care system. James R. Bean, MD, president of the AANS, is among the distinguished speakers presenting today. He will speak about medical liability and Medicare -- two crucial issues affecting patient access to care. Cancer expert heads Friday�������s Health Chat The medical director of the Trinity Cancer Center in Moline will headline this week���s Health Chat, which is set for 9 to 9:30 a.m. Friday on quadsville.com. |


