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Comment on More walking, cycling linked to healthier weights worldwide by Maxima

Maxima — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:04:46 +0000

Newsflash!

Organizations that promote physical activity as a way to achieve good health state that physical activity promotes good health!

Comment on Breast Cancer: How politics is driving up costs by Matthew Schwanitz

Matthew Schwanitz — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:24:39 +0000

My wife has been in full remission from metestatic breast cancer (liver) for 3 years. Her tumors virtually disappeared AFTER going on Avastin! I’ll send you a note when we file for bankruptcy in a year or two….we will not stop her treatments!

Comment on Debate: Is a little health coverage better than none at all? by David Kinard

David Kinard — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:26:42 +0000

Washington State also offers an affordable premium-based plan offering two choices of annual caps — 75,000 or 100,000. It is called the Washington Health Program.

It is estimated by the Washington State Health Care Authority that less than 2% of people on Basic Health ever exceeded the $75,000 annual cap. This type of insurance product offers a much more reliable source of coverage than those per-diem or concierge models that are riddled with hidden cost-sharing.

For those individuals who suffer from chronic illness, in Washington (and soon at a Federal level) there is a high risk insurance pool. Premiums are a little higher, but the benefit packages are also much better.

More information at http://www.washingtonhealth.hca.wa.gov.

Comment on State’s infant mortality rate lowest in the nation by Michael McCarthy/Editor

Michael McCarthy/Editor — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:39:12 +0000

Here's an informative graph from a study by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study: Behind International Rankings of Infant Mortality: How the United States Compares with Europe and several other nations. To read the full study go here.

Comment on State’s infant mortality rate lowest in the nation by Mark England

Mark England — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:07:16 +0000

Sweden’s infant mortality rate is only 2.3 per thousand so I am not sure why having one 3 times higher is anything great?

Comment on Who Will Care for the Elderly and Disabled? by 44 Articles to Help Find Nursing Homes for Critically Ill Loved Ones | NursingHomes.org

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:51:35 +0000

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Comment on Prescription pain medicine overdose deaths rise in Washington state by Health news round up | Seattle/LocalHealthGuide

Health news round up | Seattle/LocalHealthGuide — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:01:24 +0000

[...] Read LocalHealthGuide’s article about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in Washington state: Prescription pain medicine overdose deaths rise in Washington state. [...]

Comment on King County “Slow down or pay up” speeding campaign begins Friday by Cream filled Donuts

Cream filled Donuts — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:35:21 +0000

Looks Like another Money Grab by the Cities to fill the shrinking coffers. How about baring semi trucks from the left hand lanes if your really serious about road safety!

Comment on King County “Slow down or pay up” speeding campaign begins Friday by Maxima

Maxima — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:50:21 +0000

Catch me if you can Copper!

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:21:06 +0000

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