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Humana Communities Benefit Grant Open to Austin Non-Profits
Applications from not-for-profits are currently being accepted applications for a $100,000 charitable grant in Austin. Humana Inc. and the Humana Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, are currently accepting applications for the $100,000 Humana Communities Benefit.
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Digital Dallas Dentist Reducing X-ray Exposure for Patients
One person in the U.S. dies every hour from oral cancer according to figures compiled by the Oral Cancer Foundation. There are a number of practices and procedures available for healthcare providers to offer patients to prevent the desease. One Dallas-area dentist is committed to being on the cutting edge for his patients.
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Texas House Honors Youngster with Juvenile Arthritis
An inspirational and resilient 5th grader from Dripping Springs, TX has by honored by the Texas House of Representatives for his efforts to help generate awareness about the devastating affects of living with arthritis pain every minute of every day.
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Addition at Dell Children’s Allows More Space and Programs for Pediatric Patients
Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas’ next chapter began with the opening of its new bed tower – the W.H. and Elaine McCarty South Tower. This expansion increases the hospital’s capacity and brings additional medical innovations to children in Central Texas.
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Eight Texas Hospitals on Becker’s 100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
Eight Texas hospitals from the Houston, Dallas and Austin area have been named in the Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s ASC Review annual list of “100 Great Places to Work in Healthcare.”
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Three Seton Facilities Awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal for Spine Surgery
An organization committed to improve health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value has given their seal of approval to three Austin area hospitals. Seton Medical Center Austin, University Medical Center Brackenridge and Seton Medical Center Williamson in Round Rock have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for their disease-specific spine surgery programs.
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Milestones at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women Underscore Hospital’s Expansion into Women’s Healthcare
Drawing from decades of OB/GYN experience, experts at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women have contributed to breakthrough procedures and medical firsts during the pediatric hospital’s …
Baby Born With External Heart Discharged from Texas Children’s
Baby Audrina is finally home. After a three and a half month stay at Texas Children’s Hospital that resulted when she was born with her …
National Health News
Asthma and Allergy Foundation Elects New Board Chair
A 60-year-old nonprofit patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma, allergies and related conditions through education, advocacy and research …
Seafood Omega-3 Increases Reading Age in Children
Researchers at Oxford University in England are investigating the impact of omega-3 supplementation on reading ability, memory and behavior in children of elementary school age. …
Patient Care
Cruise Giveaway Contest for Family Caregivers Offers Opportunity for Stress-Free Getaway
An estimated 39 million Americans provide hours of unpaid care to someone aged 65 or older* each day. Often, there is no respite from this …
Spinal Cord Injury Patients Conquer Fear One Step at a Time at Seton Recovery Center
For spinal cord injury patients ‘fear’ is a part of everyday life, especially the fear that they may never have the life they once enjoyed. …
21st Century Health
“Natural” Leads 2013 Banned Food-Word List
As New Year resolvers restock pantries, “natural,” “made with,” and “whole grains” have made the Leanwashing Index’s 2013 list of food marketing words that should …
Bite Down, Low-Fat Alligator Meat Is Healthy for You to Eat
Depending on taste, alligator meat is a delicacy, a novelty dish or downhome good eatin’. At the Vermilion Gator Farm, it’s a valuable by-product of …
Research & Education
Some Diabetes Medications May Carry Risks
African Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders and the elderly are groups more frequently diagnosed with type 2 …
Blood Thinner Pradaxa Linked to Possible Heart Attacks and Uncontrollable Bleeding
More than 2.6 million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation — or irregular heartbeat — which can lead to stroke or heart failure. Doctors prescribe Pradaxa …
Healthcare Politics
With Austin’s Med School on November’s Ballot, It is Time for New Voices to be Heard?
For the UT Medical School -Austin proposal to be successful, it is time for new voices to lead the charge. Political, civic and community leadership …
Awaiting The Court Ruling, A Consumer Guide To Health Reform Law
The Supreme Court is expected to rule within a week on some key constitutional challenges brought by states against the 2010 health care overhaul law. …
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