Children’s Hospital of Phila. uses innovative therapy to help kids cope
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on a unique therapy being used by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, aimed to help young children cope with their conditions and the procedures they must undergo.
US House report: Drug manufacturers lovin’ Medicare Part D
The Los Angeles Times reports on a US House committee report alleging that U.S. drug manufacturers are reaping a windfall from taxpayers, because Medicare’s privately administered prescription drug benefit program pays more than other government programs for the same medicines.
Drug store clinics becoming more popular in PA
Health clinics at drugstores and supermarkets, where health professionals diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries and provide other routine medical care — often in 15-minutes or less, are gaining popularity across the US– including in Pennsylvania.
PA is number one in the nation in biotech, ahead of CA and MA
Governor Rendell announced yesterday that Pennsylvania now leads the nation in biotechnology, according to the newest Business Facilities magazine.
$15 million gift to Children’s Hospital of Phila. will fund new pediatric unit
Athena and Nicholas Karabots of Fort Washington have given the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia $15 million, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. The gift, which is the largest in history for the hospital, will be used to open a pediatric unit in downtown Norristown.
Some say they will alter cell phone use after report of possible health dangers
Yesterday the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute issued a memo to all faculty and staff warning of the possible health risks associated with cell phone use.
Referrals halted to Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic after series of deaths
Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare Estelle Richman halted referrals to Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic yesterday after a string of deaths and serious incidents occurred at the clinic.
PA’s new autism insurance law one of the best in the country
Autism advocates across the state are currently praising a law recently signed by Gov. Rendell that will require private insurers to cover treatment costs for autistic children (under the age of 21) for up to $36,000 a year.
Economic stimulus package with more state Medicaid money might pass this year
There is a chance that a second economic stimulus package could pass through Congress this year, offering state’s some relief with more funding for their Medicaid programs, reports the Kaiser Network.
Director of UPMC Cancer Centers warns of cell phone risks
Dr. Ronald Herberman, the Director of UPMC Cancer Centers and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Center, is planning to issue a warning to about 3,000 employees about the possible health risks related to cell phone use.