Alabama Health Department says virus in lake water at Oak Mountain State Park made people sick
Lake now safe for swimming, health officials said
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Alabama Health Department says virus in lake water at Oak Mountain State Park made people sick
State to close mental health hospital in Nevada
State to close mental health hospital in Nevada
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The state plans to close a mental health hospital in Nevada by 2012 in response to budget problems. The Missouri Department of Mental Health announced on Wednesday that it will close the Nevada Habilitation Center by 2012.
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State Sen. Proposes Amendment To Health Care Reform
State Sen. Proposes Amendment To Health Care Reform
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin lawmaker is challenging the approved federal health care reform bill.
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Lafourche ranks in top 10 in state for overall health
Lafourche ranks in top 10 in state for overall health
Nikki Buskey Staff Writer HOUMA — People in Lafourche live longer than their counterparts in any other parish, according to a national report that pitted counties against one another to compare environmental, physical and social health.
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Arizona governor signs bill authorizing her to go around state AG, sue over health overhaul
Arizona governor signs bill authorizing her to go around state AG, sue over health overhaul
PHOENIX – Republican Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill giving her authority to skirt the state’s Democratic attorney general and file a lawsuit challenging federal health care legislation.
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State sued for failing to provide mental health services for the deaf
State sued for failing to provide mental health services for the deaf
While the state is focusing on repairing its damaged mental health system, the deaf who need those services have been totally shut out of getting any help, according to a federal lawsuit. The su…
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State to oversee much of health insurance law
State to oversee much of health insurance law
Many parts of the new federal health insurance law will be enforced by state government, Illinois Insurance Director Michael McRaith said Monday.
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State GOP, Dem frustration grows over health care
State GOP, Dem frustration grows over health care
SACRAMENTO — California stands to benefit the most from the health care reform proposal winding its way through Congress. Still, some residents remain suspicious of the way legislators have gone about trying to enact reforms.
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State health commissioner touts soda tax on visit
State health commissioner touts soda tax on visit
Dr. Richard F. Daines, state health commissioner, visited Buffalo on Tuesday as part of a statewide push for passage of a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary beverages. He said the tax is needed to help reduce high rates of obesity and offset proposed state budget cuts.
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Douglas warns of state fights on health care
Douglas warns of state fights on health care
MONTPELIER (AP) — Vermont Gov. James Douglas is warning that states are preparing to fight the federal government over health care reform. …
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