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 has named Lynn Hanessian, as the new Chair of their National Board of Directors.
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. This new research provides promising evidence on the benefits of adequate omega-3 fatty acids for children who find reading difficult.
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 a bigger operation.
Mayo Clinic Seeks To Extend Its Reach With Series Of Affiliations Around The Country
After three hours of difficult labor, the new mother had a vaginal injury unlike any that Dr. Michael Brown had seen before. It wasn’t life threatening, but it was uncomfortable. The obstetrician turned to his computer and searched the medical literature. Nothing relevant came up.
Reuters: Armstrong’s Foundation Sees Donation Spike but Faces Challenges
The Lance Armstrong Foundation said on Friday that donations rose sharply as fans of the cancer nonprofit pledged support, but the organization faces long-term questions about its future now that its cycling champion founder was stripped of a record seven Tour de France titles.
Survey: Hospitals Name Their Least Favorite Insurers
Each year ReviveHealth, a hospital public relations firm in Santa Barbara, Calif., asks hospitals to name the most problematic payers. This year’s loser: WellPoint
Steps Nannies Can Take To Prevent Common Childhood Injuries
While minor injuries are a largely unavoidable part of an active childhood, one of the most important aspects of a nanny’s job is to keep her charges safe and healthy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than nine million children between infancy and 19 years of age are seen in emergency rooms across the United States each year.
San Antonio’s Brooke Army Medical Center Recognized as One of the Nation’s ‘Most Wired Hospitals’
San Antonio’s Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Fort Sam Houston, part of the United States Army Medical Command, has been named as “A Top Wired Hospital in the United States” according to the 2012 Most Wired Survey by Hospitals and Health Networks magazine.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Leadership Moves
Komen Founder and CEO Nancy G. Brinker announced plans to move to a new management role focusing on revenue creation, strategy and global growth as chair of the Komen Board Executive Committee when the search for a new senior executive has been completed.
Olympians Face Unique Health Insurance Options
With the opening ceremony for the London 2012 Summer Olympics and the entrance of the Olympic Flame which ignites the Cauldron to signals the start of the Games; numerous members of the U.S. Olympic team have close ties to Texas, its universities and training facilities. This Kaiser Health News story gives insight into the teams medical insurance program.
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