News For: Medical PoorStates, medical groups oppose abortion rule Several medical associations and 13 state attorneys general voiced their opposition Wednesday to a proposed federal rule that they fear would open the door for hospitals and physicians to deny access to contraception. Crucial medical supplies rushed to Baghdad Baghdad, Iraq, September 25, 2008: International Medical Corps IMC and global logistics giant Agility, have teamed up to deliver essential medical supplies and equipment to Rasafa district in Baghdad, home to Al Sadr City. Agility trucked 47 pallets of life-sustaining medical supplies to IMCs' warehouse in Baghdad. Pharmacy staff 'give poor advice' Poorly-trained pharmacy staff are giving unsuitable and potentially dangerous medical advice, undercover researchers have found. Consumer watchdog Which? said it was given unsatisfactory advice in a third of 101 pharmacies it visited across the UK. Greek medical group Hygeia buys Turkish Safak ATHENS, Sept 25 Reuters - Greek medical centre Hygeia said on Thursday it completed due diligence and will buy a 50 percent stake in Turkish hospital group Safak for $48 million 32.5 million euros as part of its expansion strategy. 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. Westchester Medical Center rejuvenates ICU VALHALLA - Doctors and nurses at Westchester Medical Center yesterday not only transferred patients to a new unit, they took them to a new generation. Regina inmate suffers 'medical emergency' REGINA SNN -- An inmate at the Regina Correctional Centre was taken to hospital Wednesday for a "medical emergency." Graham Named VP Of Medical Affairs Barry Graham, MD, has joined the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital administrative team as Vice President of Medical Affairs. Closing arguments postponed in trial of two former Roger Williams Medical Center executives PROVIDENCE ��� The closing arguments in the corruption trial of Robert A. Urciuoli and Frances P. Driscoll, two former executives at Roger Williams Medical Center, have been delayed until Monday or later, a judge announced yesterday. (AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-25 09:24 Greek medical group Hygeia buys Turkish Safak ATHENS, Sept 25 Reuters - Greek medical centre Hygeia said on Thursday it completed due diligence and will buy a 50 percent stake in Turkish hospital group Safak for $48 million 32.5 million euros as part of its expansion strategy. It said completion of the transaction is subject to approval by Turkey's Competition Board. Under the deal, Hygeia will have a majority on Safak's board. The ... |


