Safeguard yourself against CO this winter with an alarm
The Patriot-News reports that carbon monoxide (CO) incidents in the area have been on the rise lately. Anything from a faulty furnace to the misuse of a generator can cause CO levels to rise to a level that can cause serious injury or even death.
Less Children Being Vaccinated
While vaccination rates in the U.S remain over 90%, there are pockets where those choosing not to vaccinate are causing some concerns.
Lehigh Valley-Muhlenberg Hospital to cut down on wait with new ER
The Morning Call reports that the Lehigh Valley-Muhlenberg’s hospital’s $7.25 million renovation aims to cut down on patients’ wait time to provide better care.
Brain trauma treatment for troops lacks scientific support
The New York Times reports that treatment for psychological lapses incurred by brain trauma, frequently seen in U.S. troops, appears to be helpful but is not yet backed by science.
Give an organ, get a free funeral
A British medical group claims that offering a free funeral to those who will donate a liver, kidney or other body part upon their death will boost donation rates.
Healthcare reform helping more young adults gain coverage
Young adults have traditionally been the most uninsured age group in the nation. However, a new provision in the healthcare reform law has recently helped more in this age group become insured.
Lower cost healthcare through shopping around?
Some employers and insurers are setting a maximum price their insurance will pay for certain procedures: employees must find a doctor or facility that meets the price or pay the difference.
What happened at the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee Mtng yesterday?
We’ve got all the happenings from the MAAC Consumer Subcommittee Meeting yesterday — including deets on dental, pharmacy, Keystone Mercy and more.
HBG presser to support equal coverage for oral chemotherapies
Our friends at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society have organized a press conference with local cancer advocates to ask legislators to support legislation to require health insurances planes to cover orally administered chemoretherapy treatment. The event is next Wed.