News For: United Health Group Buffalo NyNitrate 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. Health Highlights: Sept. 20, 2008 Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay: AMA head raps lack of health insurance Dr. Nancy Nielsen, the Buffalo physician and University at Buffalo Medical School senior associate dean who became the president of the American Medical Association in June, told UB medical students and alumni Friday that it was ���unconscionable��� that 47 million Americans do not have health insurance. 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. 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 ... United Against Cancer | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY | Local Top Stories United Against Cancer is a month-long cancer prevention campaign. United Health Services is holding screening events across the area. Action News Reporter Jessica Light shows us why its something you should plan to do with the whole family. 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. Columbus-Based Physicians' Assurance Enrolling First Customers for Group Health Insurance The Physicians' Assurance Corp. TPAC, a provider of employee group health insurance owned and operated by local medical leaders in Columbus, Ohio, began enrolling policyholders this summer. Medical Group moves to new Goodall Health Center KENNEBUNK and#8212; Officials representing Goodall Hospital and The Medical Group hosted a public open house and ribbon cutting on Sunday, Sept. 7, to mark the opening of The Medical Group's new home at the Goodall Health Center. The move into the new... |




