News For: Major Medical WashingtonPatterson wants county to be player in medical care Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson today announced a major campaign to make the county a world-recognized destination for medical care and health care industry jobs. Major study aims for new approaches to cardiovascular disease management The Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control COSEHC, headquartered at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, is launching a major five-year study designed to update current guidelines for treating cardiovascular diseases, improve disease management and reduce heart attacks and strokes in the Southeast. Medical calendar Blood drives BLOOD DRIVES: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 17 and 18 in the blood donor room of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo. Walk-ins welcome. Donors will receive a T-shirt. Medical device industry worries about cost-focused approach to judging medical care Matthew Perrone September 23, 2008 - 2:21 p.m. WASHINGTON - With politicians on the campaign trail pledging to lower health care spending, medical device companies are pushing to ensure their technology isn't targeted by federal cost-cutting efforts. Washington Redskins defensive end Taylor out for Dallas game ASHBURN, Va. - What seemed like an annoying kick in the calf turned into a significant medical issue for the Washington Redskins and defensive end Jason Taylor, who underwent a 20-minute emergency procedure Monday and will miss next week's game against the Dallas Cowboys. More Americans unable to pay medical bill BEIJING -- A new study by the Center for Studying Health System Change showed a growing number of Americans are having difficulties paying their medical bills, according to hschange.com. Thursday. Man's death in Winnipeg ER 'preventable': chief medical examiner The death of a Winnipegger who waited more than 34 hours in a city emergency room without receiving care was preventable, the province's chief medical examiner said Wednesday. Market Potential for Hospital Services, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in the US Research and Markets http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/11d6d6/market_potential_f has announced the addition of the "Market Potential for Hospital Services, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in the US" report to their offering. Medical center to hold health and safety fair in Colton The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is planning to host its sixth annual Community Health and Safety Fair on Saturday at the center in Colton. Studies highlight health care toll Even as Washington and Wall Street debate the best way to avert an economic meltdown, increasing numbers of Americans are struggling with another financial crisis: the growing burden of unpaid medical bills. |

