Swine flu round-up for 4/30
PA is still fairly unaffected, with several suspected cases of swine flu but only one confirmation… and the child whose case was confirmed is already well.
Hospitals round-up for 4/30
Read about Reading Hospital, Norristown State Hospital, Wyoming Valley Health Care System, and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
House hearings focus on pharmacist bill and universal health care
The House Professional Licensure Committee discussed expanding the role of pharmacists, while the House Republican Policy Committee discussed universal health care.
U.S. Rep. Altmire introduces bill to change Medicare reimbursement to hospitals
Rep. Altmire says that by reimbursing hospitals based on quality and outcome instead of by each treatment given would keep people healthier and lower costs.
Say it ain’t so…
A certain HealthPoint editor, whose favorite food of all time happens to be the cheeseburger, is crushed by a new study that says red meat takes a toll on your overall health.
Hospitals round-up for 4/29
With hospitals busy preparing for the swine flu, there’s not much to report today – Geisinger’s new cancer center and Doylestown Hospital share the spotlight today.
Children’s Hosp. of Philly & UPenn research project points to genetic link to autism
Their research finds that while there is no single autism gene, there are many different genetic variations that can lead to autism.
Rep. Cohen introduced medical marijuana bill, GOP spokesman basically says “Good luck with that, buddy”
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” says Rep. Cohen.
Sebelius confirmed as Health Secretary
Right away, she has a tough public health concern to conquer.