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CommuniCare Receives Grant From Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 9:48AMHealthcare Non-Profit Receives Grant to Provide Access to Breast Health Services in Hays County
CommuniCare Receives Grant From Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 9:40AMKYLE, TX--(Marketwire - 09/09/10) - CommuniCare Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides health care in Bexar and Hays Counties, announced today that it has received a $56,533 grant from the Austin Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The grant will provide low-income, uninsured women in Hays County with greatly needed educational information about breast cancer ...
Uninsured may get earlier care Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:13AMA new building and the impact of the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act highlighted a presentation by Blue Ridge Community Health Services CEO Jennifer Henderson at Business Morning Update Wednesday.
Care Share Providing Three Days of Learning & Collaboration for NC Health Care Safety Net Partners Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:48AMRegional Workshops Feature Health Reform, Local Successes and the Funders' Perspective
Care Share Providing Three Days of Learning & Collaboration for NC Health Care Safety Net Partners Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:39AMRALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - 09/08/10) - Care Share Health Alliance is gathering some of the best health care minds in the state and bringing them together for three interactive meetings across North Carolina this fall. These sessions will provide North Carolina safety net partners with the opportunity to: interact with state and local leaders on best practices in developing collaborative networks ...
Marion Community Foundation awards grants Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 6:58AMMARION - A total of $368,000 is headed for several Marion-area nonprofit organizations in the form of grants and mini-grants awarded by the Marion Community Foundation.
Clinic Ole head steps down Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:47AMSaturday update After more than a dozen years leading Community Health Clinic Ole, its executive director, Beatrice Bostick, is moving on to new adventures.
Paz Fest II features Susan Cowsill, Irvin Mayfield, Davis Rogan and more Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:04AMTonight a tribute to Joni Mitchell at Ogden After Hours at the Ogden Museum.
Head of Clinic Ole leaves in January Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:58AMAfter more than a dozen years leading Community Health ClinicOle, its executive director, Beatrice Bostick, is moving on to newadventures.
Operations at Elwood health center going well Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:07PMWhen the Madison County Community Health Centers opened their Elwood center in 2001, their biggest concern was finding patients to keep it afloat.
Clinic hosting event to honor women professionals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:19PMThe Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic of Pontiac is hosting an Esteemed Women of Michigan luncheon on Sept. 27 at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester to recognize women of Michigan who have excelled in their profession, risen above unacceptable circumstances, found a way to help others or have become a beacon of hope for the younger generation.
Ground is broken for new UHC Administration building here Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:28PMIt was another great day for Parlier. City officials joined Congressman Jim Costa and other officials to break ground on a new Administration building for United Health Centers (UHC) of the San Joaquin Valley on Manning Avenue, just west of Zediker Avenue.
Community Nurse in La Grange welcomes two new members to board Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:38PMThe Community Nurse Health Association has two new board member in the organization.
Norman health clinic attracts student helpers Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:27AMFor 25 years, a free health clinic has served the Norman community by providing health services to low-income, uninsured Norman residents. Many students volunteer at Health for Friends, 317 E. Himes St.
Southern Iowa Economic Development Association receives donation to improve oral health in Appanoose County Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:57AMJOHNSTON — The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation in conjunction with the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DM/DC trip and Iowa’s Congressional delegation, donated 9,000 toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss to the Iowa Head Start Association.
Norwalk Hospital Foundation awarded grant from FCCF Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:18AMEach year, the clinic provides dental care for more than 1,700 people throughout Fairfield County who otherwise might not be able to receive necessary dental care. The clinic offers a full range of services -- oral exams, cleanings, surgical procedures and orthodontics.
Child care centers slammed by economy, budget impasse Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:40PMNormally it's the government that subsidizes child care at Toddler Tech Preschool in downtown Bakersfield.
Patrick eyes fed funds for immigrant health coverage Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:47AMMore than 23,000 Massachusetts residents – legal immigrants who have been in the country for less than five years – are scheduled to lose their health insurance by the end of this year but Gov. Deval Patrick said Thursday he hopes to continue their coverage using recently announced federal funds.
Head Start centers to close Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:41PMThe Mid-Columbia Children’s Council is closing two of its four Head Start preschools in Hood River to offset a $56,000 budget deficit. The Belmont Avenue center in Hood River will consolidate with the Head Start center on Country Club Road.
Sanchez's free annual health fair draws 600 seniors to South Whittier park Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:26PMSOUTH WHITTIER - Seniors attending a free health fair Wednesday at Adventure County Park got an added bonus: a chance to chat with their congressional representative.
Goddard wants additional debates Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:09PMBrewer has agreed to just one debate so far against Goddard — and it's set for next Wednesday.
Latino Groups Push Immigration Reform Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:39PMLatino voters made a difference in yesterday's Arizona and Florida primaries, advocates for comprehensive immigration told reporters today. Arturo Vargas, director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials and Republican strategist Ana Navarro pointed to low turnout among Hispanic Republicans in Miami-Dade County as part of the reason Bill McCollum lost the Republican ...
USDA tour stops in Scottsbluff, Gering to plug stimulus projects Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:41AMAllo Communications President Brad Moline accepts a plaque from USDA Rural Development Director Maxine Moul on Tuesday.
Central Health lowers tax rate proposal, ups spending plan Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:20AMCentral Health lowers tax rate proposal, ups spending plan
Gala aids Dental Angel Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:28PMFor five years, Shannon Chubb lived with toothaches so bad that she went to the emergency room for relief.
Construction on new Concord La Clinica health center to begin in October Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:56PMThere is just not enough space at La Clinica de la Raza's medical center on Monument Boulevard. With the economy in trouble and cutbacks to other social services, there are too many needy patients and too few exam rooms.
Construction on new Concord La Clinica health center to begin in October Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:48PMExpanding need drives construction on expanded quarters near current site
Mobile Dental Unit offers spiritual ‘lifeline’ to Florida’s poor and needy Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:13AMJACKSONVILLE (FBC)—Coming to a neighborhood near you may be a 40-foot custom-built Blue Bird bus equipped with two dental operatories, a dental x-ray unit and sterilizing equipment.
Thousands left waiting for social services Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:19PMTOPEKA - Thousands of Kansas residents are on waiting lists for services, a problem caused by deep c ...
Thousands await Kansas social services Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:46PMThousands of Kansas residents are on waiting lists for services, a problem caused by deep cuts to the state budget, according to state social service agencies.
Disabled Kansans stuck on wait lists Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:11AMThousands of Kansans with disabilities remain on waiting lists for crucial services because of unprecedented budget cuts during the past couple of years, officials said Monday.
Business News Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:34AMSwan Corp. promotes Fore to VP of marketing The Swan Corp. recently promoted Jonathan Fore to vice president of marketing.
Low-cost dental clinic is idea we can sink teeth into but location is puzzling: Council Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:53AMSURREY - Council was expected to give a thumbs-up Monday night to a UBC School of Dentistry plan to open a low-cost dental clinic in the city.
Accepting new normal not the cure Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:11AMThe economy is teaching us a lesson. Living without a safety net makes hard times worse; maybe they are bad enough this time to persuade us to make some changes.
Greens release $4.3b dental plan Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:57PMThe Australian Greens have announced a $4.3 billion universal dental care plan.
In Israel, Commerce amid Conflict Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:10AMIn Israel, Commerce amid Conflict
Dental health center to be built in Sullivan County Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:53AMMONTICELLO - Hudson River HealthCare, which operates a health clinic for low-income families in Monticello, Wednesday, began construction for a new dental health center adjacent to their current facilities in Monticello.
Free Medical, Dental Care Draws Hundreds Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5:29AMAn Upstate event is offering people free medical and dental care.
Capitol Community Health Center beginning expansion project Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:41AMFederal reforms designed to make health insurance more affordable and expand Medicaid eligibility are expected to bring more patients to Springfield’s Capitol Community Health Center.
Woman is mourned as Rancho Cordova doctor faces misdiagnosis allegations Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:30AMAccusations of negligence and incompetence leveled at Dr. Wu-Hsiung Su for his treatment of Ruth Aleman -- whose daughter Jessica (above) mourns -- are the latest allegations of substandard care the Rancho Cordova physician faces.
SouthEast's Arch St. clinic opens its doors Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 10:30PMSouthEast Lancaster Health Services quietly opened the doors of its new Arch Street clinic on Monday.A few of the 25-30 patients had appointments. Many did not."We had a fair number of people who just showed up," said Susan Adams, SouthEast's chief financial officer and chief operating officer.T...
Finding a path out of the fields Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 10:42PMAgricultural changes, income limits are causing some headaches at Head Start for migrant families Every summer, migrant and seasonal workers trek to Illinois. As parents take to the fields, the state's migrant Head Start centers embark on the tough task of enrolling the young children in education programs that could lead to a future away from the fields.
Head Start has openings for fall Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 3:06PMSapulpa Head Start is seeking enrollments of three and four year olds for their half-day preschool program.
Project Self-Sufficiency hosts enrollment for New Jersey family care health insurance Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:32PMNEWTON Project Self-Sufficiency offers open enrollment appointments for New Jersey Family Care, the health insurance plan offered by New Jersey to eligible children and low-income parents, every Wednesday morning, from 9 to 11 a.m., and every Thursday evening, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Pressure on for dental policy with teeth Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:16PMHaving come under fire over its modest mental health policy, Labor now faces pressure on another perennial orphan of the health system: dental care.
Sanders reports stimulus success Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:18AMMONTPELIER – In an effort to get a handle on the overall effect of the federal stimulus program on Vermont and Vermonters, U.S. Sen. Bernard Sanders’ office has been compiling and drafting a report to get at least a rough idea of what the massive program meant in the Green Mountain State. ... - By LOUIS PORTER Vermont Press Bureau
Business digest Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:57AMNew independent consultants with Tastefully Simple
Health care: Sebastopol health center doubles; also: new doctors for Sutter Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:44AMThe Sebastopol Community Health Center has doubled in size over the past two years and has added two specialists as it continues to expand.
Community Health Centers Flourish Pictures Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 8:24PMBenefit From Stimulus Funds, Health Care Reform As Hospitals And Social Services Groups Struggle Financially On his first day in the new digs, Dr. Robert Dudley had already named the exam rooms and offices "the new luxury suite."
Quinn signs free dental care bill Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:46PMGovernor Pat Quinn signs a bill into law that has the goal of increasing free dental care to low-income families in the state.