Title: Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 8/31/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010

Small businesses elibgible for health insurance tax credits employ about 16.6 million workers, according to a research foundation's estimates. But those firms that are expected to make use of the credits employ only 3.4 million workers. For the most part, those firms already offer insurance to their Health insurance - Insurance - Business - Health - United States

HEALTH bosses in the region are set to be offered a year?s salary to resign from their posts as part of a nationwide scheme, it has emerged.

Title: Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm Category: Health News Created: 8/31/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010

The Union health ministry has asked the state governments to adopt the recently-passed Clinical Establishment Bill so that a comprehensive database of the health infrastructure could be made and the sector can be further streamlined.

The Columbia County Health District will have to wait another month for a decision from the Oregon Department of Health and Human Services regarding the district?s proposed hospital in St. Helens. Oregon DHS is still reviewing the district?s hospital application to determine whether it ...

The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and on-going support is provided. For more information, email claudiak@scss.ca.

Health leaders from 46 African WHO member states gathered in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Monday for the 60th session of the Africa Committee of the WHO, Agencia AngolaPress reports. According to the news service, meeting attendees will discuss a report on the WHO Africa's activity in the region during the 2008-2009 period to evaluate the success and challenges associated with efforts to ...

The creation of state-based health insurance exchanges under the recently enacted health care reform act will give federal and state governments the opportunity to move from a volume-based to a value-based health care system by putting in place measures to better reward the provision of primary care services. That was one of the main messages delivered by AAFP President Lori Heim, M.D., of Vass ...

Title: Health Tip: Signs That People With Dementia Shouldn't Drive Category: Health News Created: 8/31/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010