News For: Medical Premuims In AlbertaImmigrants to help fill medical shortages Local educators are launching what they say will be one cure for Alberta's shortage of medical professionals by empowering immigrant practitioners. Oakland County seeks medical leadership Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced Wednesday a major campaign to make the county a world-recognized destination for medical care, health care industry jobs and biotechnology research. 5-year-old hit by pickup truck A 5-year-old kindergartner was hit by a pickup truck Wednesday morning in northeast Charlotte while walking with his grandmother on his way to school. The child, a boy authorities have not identified, was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening. The boy was hit in the lower leg, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said. The child was on his way to Hidden Valley ... Biotechnology Drug Costs in U.S. Rise 8.7 Percent, AARP Says Sept. 25 -- Prices of specialty drugs used to treat complex conditions in the elderly, such as cancer and multiple sclerosis, rose three times the rate of inflation last year in the U.S., according to a survey. Medical Center seeks to cut $33M in operating expenses The Medical Center of Central Georgia is seeking to eliminate $33 million from its operating expenses, more than three times the amount it had previously acknowledged. Regina inmate suffers 'medical emergency' REGINA SNN -- An inmate at the Regina Correctional Centre was taken to hospital Wednesday for a "medical emergency." Bayshore Medical Center prepares for storm Bayshore Medical Center was taking precautions Thursday in anticipation of an indefinite emergency lockdown which was to begin at 9 p.m. that evening as soon as visiting hours ended. Graham Named VP Of Medical Affairs Barry Graham, MD, has joined the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital administrative team as Vice President of Medical Affairs. Pittsfield police look for gunman A gunman is on the loose in Pittsfield this morning. Three people were shot late Wednesday night at Teti's Luncheonette at 233 Columbus Ave. Two people were taken to Berkshire Medical Center with gunshot wounds. A third person was driven to the hospital by a friend. Medical examiner: Trooper's death a suicide The untimely death of a state police sergeant Tuesday night has been ruled a suicide, a spokeswoman for the office of the chief medical examiner said on Thursday. |


