Drug firms have used dangerous tactics to drive sales to treat kids
Greg Thorpe, a former sales representative for GlaxoSmithKline, sits at a desk in Florida with papers from the case in which he alleged the company encouraged doctors to prescribe antidepressants to children when the FDA had not approved the drugs for …
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Man arrested in Lake City woman's murder
After arriving to the police station, Lindsey passed out and was sent to North Florida Regional Medical Center for treatment. Chaquasha … And remember, respect goes both ways: Tolerance of others' opinions is important in a free discourse. If you're …
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She was recognized for her initiative to secure support and funding from the Florida Legislature and Governor's Office for the Community Action Treatment Teams to deploy statewide. … She formerly worked at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.
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Hawaii's trailblazing healthcare underscores disparity
By contrast, fewer than 7 in 10 working-age adults have health insurance in parts of Texas, Florida and the Deep South — areas with some of the highest rates of death from preventable illnesses. In Texas, which has the lowest rate of … Early …
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Hundreds to walk through night in Relay for Life, raising money to fight …
She brought him to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, where doctors thought he might have pneumonia. A CT scan determined it was something far worse. Ryan had tumors in his abdomen, chest and pelvis that doubled in size every 72 hours. He …
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New York beauty died seeking cheap plastic surgery in Dominican Republic …
Shortly after Brignoni's death, the Health Ministry inspected the Vista del Jardin Medical Center where she was treated and ordered the operating room temporarily closed, citing the presence of bacteria and violations of bio-sanitary regulations. The …
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How do shuttling snowbirds handle their health care?
Almost 20 years ago, he and his late wife, Bobbie, began splitting their time between the Twin Cities and a Florida retreat overlooking the gulf. "Even then, we knew the term … Minnesota is considered to be at the forefront of health care, Wodrich …
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Medical Identity Theft: The Fraud That Can Kill You
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, as much as 43 percent of identity theft is medical identity theft. It affected an estimated 1.84 million Americans in 2013. According to the Ponemon Institute, cyberattacks on health care providers have …
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CT Scans Might Help Diagnose Gout in Some Cases
Proper drug treatment and changes in eating habits can help prevent more gout attacks and the spread of the disease to other joints. "What we are learning from the dual-energy CT scans has really changed our perception of where gout can occur and how …
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New Website For Summit Behavioral Health As They Launch New Facilities And …
The treatment (flexible, holistic and personalized drug and alcohol addiction treatment) incorporate evidence-based treatment programs and dual diagnosis; provided in their facilities, as well as patients' chosen venues. Treatment depends on a patient …
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Flagstaff Medical Center Doc of Year is a pediatric hospitalist
The award is given by a panel of past winners who consider nominations from the larger medical community. He's only been at FMC for three years, but Dunn has already had a major impact. Dunn is a dual specialist. He's an internist, or adult physician …
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Cardiopulmonary Rehab Center at Hunterdon Medical Center doubles in size
… Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center. The 4,751-square-foot Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation section is now located on the fifth floor of the hospital and replaces the rehabilitation center that operated on the second floor and was only about half …
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Hunterdon Medical Center opens larger Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation area
Hunterdon Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday evening to officially open the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center in its new location. The 4,751 … More Hunterdon County news: NJ.com/hunterdon • Facebook • Twitter. View/Post …
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Nursing care facility to be built in LP
In announcing the decision, IU Health La Porte Hospital President and CEO Thor Thordarson said the hospital has studied extensively the ways it could enhance continuity of care for patients as they complete their inpatient stays. … They have more …
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Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center Selects Authentidate's InscrybeMD …
Additionally, Florida Hospital Oceanside is home to the area's only inpatient rehabilitation facility with CARF accreditation for stroke care. For more information, call (386) 231-6000 or visit www.floridahospitalmemorial.org. About Authentidate …
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