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Health-care costs to rise in '09  Get ready to add ''health care'' to the list of things that probably will cost you more next year. A national survey released Wednesday reveals that 40 percent of companies say they're ''very likely'' or ''somewhat likely'' to increase the amount employees pay for their health insurance in 2009.

Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008  WASHINGTON -- Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say.

Multiple cancer survivor, Corona volunteer to complete Walk for Health in wheelchair  To find Sharon Martinez at Saturday's breast cancer walk in Corona, just look for the biggest crowd. And her wheelchair.

Health care costs take bigger bite from paychecks Many workers get less from plans  WASHINGTON �� Premiums for job-based health insurance are up 5 percent in 2008 and have more than doubled since 1999, a growth rate that far outpaces inflation and the increase in workers' wages over the same period, according to an annual survey of employers.

Emergency Health Centre at Willowbrook remains open during recovery period  Emergency Health Centre at Willowbrook, the northwest Houston, full-service emergency care facility, remains open 24 hours a day during the storm recovery period for those in need of medical attention.

Protesters target health care  Providers of medical insurance are more concerned about dollars than people, claims a coalition of labor and other organizations that wants the federal government to take a bigger role in health care financing.

Mental health groups make final push for parity   Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature.

Free health tests Saturday  The fourth annual Women's Health Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The free event includes lunch, door prizes and medical tests, including free and confidential HIV tests with results available in 20 minutes.

Health insurance premiums jump 5 pct this year   U.S. health insurance premiums rose 5 percent on average this year and more companies shifted an additional share of the cost to workers, an annual survey of businesses said on Wednesday.

Thursday��s Health Chats to feature Chin  Dr. Conway Chin, medical director of Genesis Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services will headline this week��s Health Chats online session, set for 9 a.m. Thursday.

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