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People in state high-risk insurance plans often feel left behind
The federal health law set up new plans that are cheaper and more comprehensive than the older ones run by states but consumers need to go without insurance for six months to qualify.
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Influenza: a primer
Washington Global Health Alliance invites you to its Global Health 101 session on influenza.
Momentum builds for health reform — Obama
An “unprecedented consensus that has come together” for health reform, Obama says.
UW and Providence Hospice launches palliative care training program
“…giant step forward in helping patients at the end of their lives…”
Red Cross calls for volunteers to help staff shelters should Green River flood this winter
Volunteers for the Red Cross’ ReserveCorp need to be trained now to be ready to respond during flood season
Group Health Research Institute awarded $15 million in federal stimulus funds
Most of the projects will focus on “comparative effectiveness research”, research
Health reform critical for economic recovery, Obama says in weekly address
Rising health care costs are undermining our businesses, exploding our deficits, and costing our nation more jobs with each passing month.
Online H1N1 “swine” flu resources from Public Health – Seattle & King County
Site provides information for parents, schools, employers and healthcare providers.
A Bridge to Caring: Seattle Channel video focuses on the service of medical interpreters
The program can be viewed on the SEATTLE CHANNEL, Cable 21, Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. or online now.
Evergreen: Mark Morris Dancers classes for people with Parkinson’s
Evergreen Hospital Medical Center Event Mark Morris Dancers Lead Class for Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 The acclaimed Mark Morris Dance Group will hold two Dance for Parkinson’s sessions at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at Evergreen Hospital [...]
Northwest Hospital to join UW Medicine health system
A formal agreement is expected to be struck by the end of the year.
Veterans targeted by telephone scammers
Scammers say VA prescription procedures have changed and ask for vets’ credit card numbers.
Washington State Life Sciences Discovery Fund awards $5.1 million to six projects
Projects include new medical devices, treatments and a wheat that is safe for those with celiac disease.
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