News For: Medical And health care LendingHealth Highlights: Sept. 22, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Fresenius Medical Care Continues To Reopen Dialysis Clinics After Ike A week after Hurricane Ike battered the Texas coast and left millions of people without electricity, Fresenius Medical Care North America has reopened nearly all of its dialysis facilities. In the Houston area, 29 of 32 Fresenius dialysis clinics are now open to provide treatment to dialysis patients. U.S. Senate Candidates Square Off Over Health Care The candidates for Colorado���s open seat in the U.S. Senate squared off over health care this weekend. Democrat Mark Udall and Republican Bob Schaffer appeared at the Colorado Medical Society���s annual convention. KCFR Health Reporter Eric Whitney was there and has this report. MDdatacor Chosen to Support Health Care Quality Program for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska MDdatacor, Inc., a leader in health care quality management solutions for health plans and providers, today announced a new contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska to support the health plan's quality program, which initially focuses on members with diabetes and hypertension. Most Americans Want to Change Health Care Angus Reid Global Monitor - Adults in the United States believe their medical services are due for a transformation, according to a poll by CBS News and the New York Times. 50 per cent of respondents think the health care system requires fundamental changes, and 35 per cent want to completely rebuild it. After August attack, victim faces big medical bills Jen Hall has suffered from one cold in the last two decades, so she wasn't worried that her new job didn't offer health insurance during a three-month probationary period. But a random attack outside a South Loop grocery store in August left her dealing with several serious medical issues, including a brain injury, seizures and 20 knocked-out teeth. New ICMA/CIGNA Guide for Local Government Managers Focuses on Improving Community Health and Reducing Costs Every year, five percent of healthy employees become sick as a result of aging, unhealthy lifestyle choices, or other risk factors, according to CIGNA, one of the nation's leading health service companies. When added to the ranks of employees who already suffer from disease, this five percent drives the annual cost of health care coverage even higher. Medical machines idle MULTIMILLION-dollar medical scanning machines have been sitting idle in the Flinders Medical Centre basement and a freight shed at Adelaide Airport for at least three months. Health Buzz: Cheap, Rapid HPV Test and Other Health News An artistic stunt with medical risks, conquering your fears, and robotic rehabilitation after stroke. Clemson and Oconee Medical Center offer new program on chronic health conditions SENECA -- Clemson University and Oconee Medical Centers Wellness Center are offering a free health education program to help people who have chronic health conditions. |

