AltWeeklies Wire
Who's Running Southeast Louisiana Hospital?new
Running Southeast Louisiana Hospital is a major undertaking. But Meridian Behavioral Health Systems, the Florida-based company chosen to operate the region's largest public mental health facility, has never handled a facility of its size.
A Cloud of Confusionnew
Many smokers switch to e-cigarettes for health reasons, but officials warn the trend isn’t as safe as some manufacturers claim.
Folio Weekly |
Ron Word |
11-08-2012 |
Health
This Month in Healthnew
These days, nearly every woman knows a friend, mother, grandmother, co-worker or family member who has undergone treatment for breast cancer. Early diagnosis is vital, as the two major factors that influence breast cancer survival are stage at diagnosis and age at diagnosis.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
10-19-2012 |
Health
Hospitals Facing Financial Pressures to Mergenew
How the story of hospital mergers, affiliations and consolidations has become a common tale across the state and the country.
Mountain Xpress |
Caitlin Byrd |
10-18-2012 |
Health
The Closure of Southeast Louisiana Hospitalnew
The politics and the human cost of closing southeast Louisiana's public mental hospital.
Tags: mental health
Sister Actnew
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's little-known sister is a lobbyist for lucrative doctor-owned hospitals.
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
10-14-2012 |
Health
Tags: Rick Perry
Pot Shotsnew
Why one man wants to keep PTSD sufferers from using medical cannabis.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
10-10-2012 |
Health
Tags: Medical Marijuana
The United States of Anorexianew
"No wonder we are a nation of eating disorders. If these bodies are 'natural' then, in addition to liposuction, so is anorexia and so is bulimia—all in an attempt to fulfill an impossible ideal."
Jackson Free Press |
Jim Pathfinder Ewing |
10-05-2012 |
Health
More Spores?new
Confirmed valley fever cases are on the rise--and a drug that could help has been delayed
Tucson Weekly |
Robert Rappaport |
10-04-2012 |
Health
Matters of Supportnew
Former Air Force Academy grad finally prevails in long-fought battle over his ability to make a living.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
09-26-2012 |
Health
Body of Evidencenew
When it comes to Marin County's high rates for breast cancer, researchers still have their hands full.
Pacific Sun |
Kelly O'Mara |
09-24-2012 |
Health
Tags: cancer, breast cancer
Mind Over Weightnew
Your attitude can determine success in any challenge, including weight loss.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin Searcy and M.S. |
09-16-2012 |
Health
The 'How' of Weight Lossnew
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight isn't about depriving yourself.
Jackson Free Press |
Timothy Quinn and MD |
09-16-2012 |
Health
VA focuses on gender gap in health carenew
Gains in identifying alcohol misuse and screening for PTSD are among the signs of improvement the VA noted in new reports tracking efforts to reduce disparities in vet health care.
Tags: Veterans Affairs
A Nightmare Scenario for Women's Healthnew
By excluding Planned Parenthood from the Women’s Health Program, Rick Perry has intensified Texas’ family planning crisis.
The Texas Observer |
Carolyn Jones |
09-06-2012 |
Health
Tags: Planned Parenthood, War on Women
