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Public Health at Center Stage: New Roles, Old Props
The public health system represents a wide variety of actors playing key roles in the ongoing script to improve the quality and quantity of life for the U.S. population. The specific parts that public health is being asked to play and the resources available to support its infrastructure for prevention...
Tags: Healthcare, Public Health System, Project HOPE, Public Health
White papers 2006-07-01
The Case for Transforming Governmental Public Health
Changing threats to the public's health necessitate a profound transformation of the public health enterprise. Despite recent attention to the biodefense role of public health, policymakers have not developed a clear, realistic vision for the structure and functionality of the governmental public health system. Lack of leadership and organizational disconnects...
Tags: Healthcare, Public Health System, Public Health
White papers 2006-07-01

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CNAHCA report: Colorado Nurses for access to health care for all
As we go to press, the CNAHCA committee is preparing a draft Proposal for Action to be submitted to the 2008 CNA House of Delegates at our annual convention. Susan Foster from Alamosa is taking the lead in formulating this document which will outline our goals for the year to...
Articles 2008-12-01
AIDS researcher still looking for the elusive cure
Dr. Donald Burke has been working on an AIDS vaccine since 1986. "At the time I started," said the dean of the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health, "the usual question was, 'How long is it going to be before we have an AIDS...
Articles 2008-11-24
Information Builders Customers Leverage Business Intelligence to Weather Economic Downturn
Today, every organization is looking for waysto run their businesses more effectively to weather the economic downturn.Business intelligence BI is a versatile, strategic tool that can beapplied to many aspects of business operations to drive performance,efficiency, and revenue. Using WebFOCUS, BI technology from InformationBuilders, the independent leader in operational BI...
Articles 2008-11-20
Understand What to Look for in a Health Care Record Management System and Find Tips and Helpful Guidance for Implementation
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2be32a/electronic_health) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Electronic Health Records: An Audit and Internal Control Guide" to their offering. Electronic Health Records: An Audit and Internal Control Guide describes the infrastructure of electronic health records and...
Articles 2008-11-19
California's Public Hospitals and Firefighters Urge Diligence to Prevent Winter-Related House Fires and Injuries
Hospitals and firefighters see increase in burns, smoke inhalation due to winter hazards; urge stronger precautions OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems CAPH and its member hospitals, along with the California State Firefighters' Association CSFA, are urging all...
Articles 2008-11-18
Fitch Affs Denver Health and Hospital Authority, CO's Rev Bonds at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings affirms the 'BBB+' rating on the approximately $201 million in outstanding Denver Health and Hospital Authority DHHA health care revenue bonds series 2007A and 2007B. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The rating affirmation is supported by Denver Health's critical role in providing public...
Articles 2008-11-18
Jessica Adamson of Sherwood ready for a break after running for
The idea of Jessica Adamson running for state representative from House District 26 first arose in a conversation she had in summer 2007 with Dave Hunt, Oregon's House majority leader at the time. But Adamson's interest in politics actually took root during her childhood years in Linn...
Articles 2008-11-17
Community Health Systems, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Willamette Community Health Solutions' Joint Venture Interest in Springfield, Oregon Facility
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) today announced that a subsidiary of the Company has acquired from Willamette Community Health Solutions all of its joint venture interest in MWMC Holdings, LLC, which indirectly owns and operates McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center of Springfield, Oregon. This acquisition resulted from a...
Articles 2008-11-14
Canada's Government Recognizes World Diabetes Day
November 14th is World Diabetes Day - a time to raise awareness of a disease that affects millions of Canadians and their families. "Our government is committed to continue to take action in the fight against diabetes," said the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health. "It is important that we...
Articles 2008-11-14
Steady as she goes: Memorial Health System in Colo. Springs
Hospitals are preparing very conservative budgets for 2009, taking into account lower patient volume and less revenue from investments. Memorial Health System's budget process is open to the public because it is owned by the City of Colorado Springs. The hospital system is asking...
Articles 2008-11-14
Assured Guaranty Corp. Guarantees $209.4 Million of Fixed Rate Bonds for Fairview Health Services
Deal Demonstrates Strong Investor Appetite for Insured Bonds NEW YORK -- Assured Guaranty Corp. ("Assured" or the "Company"), the triple-A rated financial guaranty subsidiary of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE:AGO), announced today that it guaranteed $209.4 million of fixed rate series 2008B bonds issued by the City of Minneapolis...
Articles 2008-11-13
Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute Switches to Provantis Preclinical Solution
Instem's Provantis[TM] Software Solution Chosen to Increase Operational Effectiveness CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. -- Instem, a leading provider of early drug development software solutions, announced today that Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute LRRI has decided to replace its existing data collection system with the fully integrated Provantis[TM] solution to manage Preclinical...
Articles 2008-11-13
Apptis Delivers New Release of the Defense Health Services Systems Program Office's Medical Surveillance System
The Electronic System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics ESSENCE is Used by Military Public Health Officials, Epidemiologists, and Preventive Medicine Providers Worldwide CHANTILLY, Va. -- Apptis, Inc., a leading provider of IT and communications services to the federal marketplace, announced today that Block 2 of the...
Articles 2008-11-12
19th Annual Children's Hospice International World Congress Co-Hosted by George Mark Children's House in San Francisco
Summit on Policy and Care for Seriously and Terminally Ill Children Draws Global Health Care Professionals George Mark Children's House: WHEN: <Sunday, November 16 - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 <WHERE: <The Palace Hotel ...
Articles 2008-11-12
Wholesalers vital to Rx Response
ARLINGTON, Va. -- As Hurricane Gustav came ashore along the Gulf Coast, the Healthcare Distribution Management Association HDMA played a key role in the support of Rx Response, a far-reaching effort by the pharmaceutical supply system to help ensure the continued flow of medicine to patients during a severe public...
Articles 2008-11-10
Two businesses to be spun off
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DUBLIN, Ohio -- Cardinal Health has announced plans for a tax-free spin-off of its clinical and medical products businesses as a separate public company that will be led by current vice chairman David Schlotterbeck, who will be named chairman and chief executive officer of the new...
Articles 2008-11-10
CIGNA Congratulates President-Elect Obama
Looks Forward to Collaborating on Healthcare Reform PHILADELPHIA -- CIGNA Corporation, one of the nation's leading health service companies, congratulates President-elect Barack Obama and the Vice President-elect Joe Biden, along with other newly -elected and reelected national and state officials. "President-elect Obama made reforming our health...
Articles 2008-11-05
Utah hospitals group honors 2 for contributions to community
John W. Hanshaw, president and chief executive officer of MountainStar Healthcare, was recently named the Distinguished Healthcare Executive of the Year by the Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Utah's health-care community. The UHA also named Phillip...
Articles 2008-11-05
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