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Election '08: The Future of Health Care Hangs in the Balancenew
When it comes to American health care, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama both say they support better care and more choices at a better price. Their ideas on how to make that happen, however are fundamentally different.
Shortage of Mental Health Pros Puts New Orleans' Psychological Recovery at Risknew
While Louisiana officials recently authorized much-needed funding to shore up New Orleans' resources for severely mentally ill patients and crisis care, reports from local mental health professionals and outside studies indicate the city continues to suffer from a quiet, expansive epidemic: post-Katrina depression and anxiety.
Have a Niche Tripnew
Today's travel agents can give you the inside track on custom-designed vacations.
Tags: travel
Invisible Patientsnew
A growing population of undocumented, uninsured migrant workers helping to rebuild New Orleans find it difficult to get health care.
Tags: Health & Science
