News For: United Health CarejobsNitrate Concentrations of Ground Water Increasing in Many Areas of the United States Nitrate is the most common chemical contaminant in the world's ground water, including in aquifers used for drinking-water supply. Nitrate in drinking water of the United States is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency USEPA because of concerns related to infant health and possible cancer risks. Men's Health Fair Educates Central Georgians The American Cancer Society estimates that during 2008 doctors will diagnose more than 186,000 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States. Central Georgia Technical College held a Men's Health Fair Saturday to try to reduce those statistics. 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. Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: Farm, Ranch Families Struggle With Rising Health Care Costs WASHINGTON ��� America���s farm and ranch families are paying top dollar for health insurance that inadequately covers their needs and causes them significant financial risk, according to a report released today from The Access Project and sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. University theme urges 'Health and Wellness' There are 23.6 million children and adults in the United States, or 7.8 percent of the population, who have diabetes. This is one of the leading medical treatment expenditures on healthcare plans today. Western Illinois University has taken notice and is doing everything in its power to spark a change, making the campus aware of health and wellness by promoting it as the university theme. Health care charges cloaked in confusion It began with a dizzy spell. Before long, though, what really had my head spinning was the inscrutable way that health-care providers and insurers put a dollar value on medical services -- and how that leaves patients unable to determine a fair price for any treatment. Finance Q&A: Job loss and health insurance Question: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance? Answer: Don't confuse "best" with "affordable." One of the first lessons many unemployed people learn is how expensive health insurance really can be. 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. Working together for better health HIXNY helps desparate medical groups share valued information The Clifton Park-based Healthcare Information Xchange New York was founded nine years ago with the purpose of developing ways for its member organizations to more efficiently share medical information at the point of care.Known as HIXNY HICKS-nee, the consortium has members in 16 upstate counties and includes hospitals, health ... |




