Motivational - Mental health bill defeat 'likely'

Mental health bill defeat 'likely'
Guardian Unlimited - Feb 19 8:04 AM
A cross-party group of peers said that the House of Lords was likely to vote down the government's plans to reform mental health law unless it adopted their amendments to tone down the proposed legislation.Save

Health center s role at hospital to grow; Manet expansion in Quincy aimed at easing load of emergency room
The Patriot Ledger - Feb 19 7:01 AM
QUINCY - A community health center is expanding its operation at Quincy Medical Center as part of a statewide plan to take the pressure off hospital emergency rooms.Save

Doyle's health plan one among many
The Capital Times - Feb 19 8:50 AM
Even though other states are further along in providing universal health care, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle believes his proposal will reach more people and do it faster than any place else.Save

Chrysler Plans To Eliminate Jobs, Seeks Health Care Concessions
Medical News Today - Feb 19 5:04 PM
Automaker Chrysler and parent company DaimlerChrysler on Wednesday announced plans to eliminate 13,000 jobs and close two manufacturing facilities as part of a restructuring plan, in part because of high health care costs for employees and retirees, the AP/San Jose Mercury News reports. [click link for full article]Save

Plant-derived omega-3s may aid in bone health
EurekAlert! - Feb 19 9:42 AM
Plant-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may have a protective effect on bone health, according to a team of Penn State researchers who carried out the first controlled diet study of these fatty acids contained in such foods as flaxseed and walnuts.Save