News For: Peachcare For KidsMore parents ponder cancer gene tests for kids Women are going for breast cancer gene testing in record numbers, forcing more parents to face a tough question: Should we test the kids? [...] County cancels transportation services for Friday, Sept. 12 From staff reports Fort Bend County will close all commuter routes that include TREK Express service to Greenway Plaza, the Galleria and Texas Medical Center, Friday, Sept. 12 in anticipation of Hurricane Ike.�� This will include a shut down for Demand Response services. Milford family to join Cincinnati Walks for Kids Michael and Kari Bacon, of Milford, are looking forward to joining thousands of other patients, families and friends of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center at the third annual Cincinnati Walks for Kids from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Coney Island. Cautionary advice from kids? Listen You know you���ve done a good job of raising your kids when your college student gives you cautionary advice. Recently one father of a medical student confided that his son had taken him aside about getting more exercise and eating better. Celebrate Oktoberfest for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at the Horse and Angel on 25 September 2008 Prost! It's Oktoberfest time. Beer lovers, Come to the Horse and Angel Tavern on Thursday 25 September 2008 and help in the fight against cancer by drinking a great beer for a great cause. A portion of all sales of Paulaner Hefeweizen will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The fun starts at noon and runs until we're out. Uninsured? You're invited Area residents hamstrung by a lack of insurance might find relief at a health fair helping people apply for state-funded coverage. The event ��� sponsored by local health care organizations ��� will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd. Kids��� health seen as priority While universal health care may be a long-term goal for some, Kansas advocates for children are hoping the next president will work immediately to expand the State Children���s Health Insurance Program ��� a proposal that President Bush vetoed last year. Bayshore readies for Hurricane Ike 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. Action Is Sought to Ensure Timely Financing for V.A. As the veterans health system strains to handle a growing caseload, a move is under way in Congress to avoid yearly delays in financing that can hamper the medical care of the nations veterans. For Ole Miss, debate marks school's progress OXFORD, Miss. _ Two generations ago, bullets flew and tear gas canisters exploded among the magnolias as segregationists fought federal authorities over the court-ordered admission of the first black student to the University of Mississippi. |

