PFT: TV host says Vikings should hit N.O. ‘like Katrina’

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Indiana’s medical errors reporting system falls short

At first glance, a state report on medical errors in Indiana hospitals, released this week, seemed like good news: The number of reportable incidents was down last year from previous years. But that’s not the whole story.

Cincinnati, Detroit Selected As Final Health IT Pilot Communities Under Innovative HHS Recovery Act Beacon Program

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that Cincinnati and Detroit are the two final pilot communities selected under the new Beacon Community Program that is using health information technology to help tackle leading health problems in communities across the country. At the same time, the program will also allow HHS to look for new ways to share the lessons learned by funded ...

Parental Care Primer for Baby Boomers

31.08.2010 Author: Michael Mclaren Posted in Elderly CareBaby Boomers becoming caregivers for one or both of their parents face a challenging and rewarding responsibility. If you are in this group, you belong to a fast growing segment of the Baby Boomer population. Elder care is difficult, but giving back support and love to your parents can create a special time that brings you closer.Here is...

BioWatch: Emergent wins more federal backing for anthrax vaccine

Emergent BioSolutions has won up to $28.7 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to help develop its next-generation anthrax vaccine candidate.