Posts Tagged ‘hospitals’

House Democrat Says Party Drove Him From Office

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Eric J. Massa from New York, accused of sexual harassment, said that party leaders had orchestrated a campaign against him.

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House Democrat Says Party Drove Him From Office

Senate Panel to Investigate Deaths at Long-Term Care Facilities

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The investigation will focus on Select Medical, which runs more long-term care facilities than any other company.

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Senate Panel to Investigate Deaths at Long-Term Care Facilities

Lessons at Indian Hospital for Births After C-Sections

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

A small, underfunded hospital in Arizona, with about 500 births a year, is outperforming richer institutions when it comes to keeping Caesarean rates down.

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Lessons at Indian Hospital for Births After C-Sections

Massachusetts Democrat Won’t Seek 8th House Term

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Representative William D.

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Massachusetts Democrat Won’t Seek 8th House Term

Miami Board Looks to Close Two Hospitals

Friday, March 5th, 2010

At risk of running out of money in May, Miami’s public health care system is also considering laying off 4,487 employees, a third of its work force.

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Miami Board Looks to Close Two Hospitals

Denver Woman Sentenced in Hepatitis Infection Case

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

An employee addicted to heroin swapped drug-filled syringes intended for patients with contaminated syringes.

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Denver Woman Sentenced in Hepatitis Infection Case

Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

CoxHealth in Springfield, Mo., said 76 patients over five years were overdosed because powerful new equipment had been set up incorrectly.

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Radiation Errors Reported in Missouri

Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Lawsuits, state inspections and federal statistics paint a troubling picture of the care offered at some hospitals.

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Long-Term Care Hospitals Face Little Scrutiny

U.S. to Resume Military Airlift of Injured Haitians

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

The humanitarian effort was suspended five days ago following complaints from the state of Florida that its hospitals were overwhelmed.

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U.S. to Resume Military Airlift of Injured Haitians

In Illinois Campaign, Republicans Squabble Amid Attempt to Regain a House Seat

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

With the candidates’ positions similar, a primary between Dennis Hastert’s son and a veteran lawmaker has turned personal.

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In Illinois Campaign, Republicans Squabble Amid Attempt to Regain a House Seat