National News: The New York Times examines President Obama’s goal for eradicating Malaria and the current state of anti-Malaria efforts. Republican Senators think that the Obama Administration has mismanaged healthcare co-ops that eventually failed. Of the 23 co-ops, 12 have shut down affecting the coverage of about half a million people. Michigan government officials failed
Health insurance is critically important for people of all ages, health conditions and lifestyles. Whether a single adult or a family of five, health insurance coverage for everyone in the household helps ensure that you can be prepared in the event of an unexpected health emergency or diagnosis.
Despite the prevalence of autism among children in the United States, there is no scientific link between vaccines and autism. Studies have shown that vaccines do not cause autism. Learn more in our blog post.
National News: – In his final state of the Union Address, President Obama announced a new initiative to find a cure for cancer. He put Vice President Joe Biden, who lost his son to brain cancer last year, in charge of the effort. – Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society,
National News: – Health and Human Services reported that more than 11.3 million people enrolled for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act for this year. The open enrollment period will continue until the end of the month. – The House of Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the 62nd time since
Having healthy bones and joints are imperative for living a long, healthy life. The most common ailments people suffer from in their bones and joints are osteoporosis and arthritis. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose density and become more likely to fracture. Arthritis conditions affect the joints and surrounding tissues such as in
***This week’s Weekly Dose will be the last of the year. We will resume posting after the new year. Have a wonderful holiday!*** Congress passed the Zadroga Act, which provides health care benefits for 9/11 first responders and survivors who developed health problems as a result of 9/11. The Act extends the World Trade Center
Diabetes is a serious medical condition that affects 17 million Americans. Diabetics have a higher blood glucose (blood sugar) level than normal. Heart disease, vision loss, stroke, nerve damage and kidney disease are just some of the potential health problems diabetes can cause. Diabetes has two sub-sets, Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Type
During the most recent enrollment period, approximately one million people signed up for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan told Republicans that the Zadroga Act will be part of a new spending bill for congress to pass. The Zadroga Act provides health care for first responders who became ill
The Center for Disease Control first established National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. This year, NIVW will be taking place from December 7th to the 13th. Recent estimates have shown that flu vaccination drops off towards the end of November;