Category: Health
Holly Benson shoulders some blame for Medicaid disaster
In February 2008, Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Benson to the position of Secretary of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, the agency that oversees…
Audit: Over 63 percent of Medicaid payments were wrong
Escambia County has uncovered a summary report from the office of State of Florida Auditor General David W. Martin outlining significant flaws related to the…
Health care arguments
from the NY Times comes this analysis of the US Supreme Court hearings on health care law: INTERACTIVE FEATURE:Analysis of the Arguments – The Supreme…
Surveying the Spill
What was the impact of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill on Escambia County? How did it impact residents and businesses? What were the…
Baptist Health Care bonds rated BBB+ and outlook upgraded to stable
Business Wire reports that Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ‘BBB+’ long-term rating on the following Baptist Health Care Corporation’s (BHCC) outstanding debt: –$152,662,000 Escambia County,…
Sign Up for Bayou Hills Run
The Bayou Hills Run is coming up, Saturday, March 17. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Kids’ Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m….
Clay Ford files special Valentine’s Day bill
State Rep. Clay Ford filed a bill today to make June 1, 2012 – “Men’s Low TESTosterone Awareness Day.” It’s important that it is not…
The Doctor Is In
The GuLF STUDY—a federal exploration into possible health impacts following the 2010 oil spill—is heading south for another tour. “Just Florida this time,†said Dr….
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, reminding us all to be aware of the disease. The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates for cervical…
Oil Spill Health Study Comes to Town
Following the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, researchers of various stripes have been studying the disaster’s possible impacts. What did the spill…
Baptist to Kick Off Healthy Living Expo
The 17th annual Baptist Health Care Healthy Living Expo is next week. Kick off the New Year with free health screenings, wellness information, refreshments, live…
Local Doctor Authors Chapter In New Medical Textbook
Local oculofacial plastic surgeon James R. Patrinely, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Plastic Eye Surgery Associates authored the chapter on “Eyelid Reconstruction†in a new medical textbook…
World AIDS Day
Covenant Hospice will host a free program to the community tonight at 7 p.m. in honor of World AIDS Day. Located at the The Courtyard…
Something to be Thankful for
While most expecting parents plan for their baby to enter the world they probably think of: potty training, baby’s first tooth, college tuitions etc. When…
Really? Drunken gummies
Vodka-soaked gummy bears, a do-it-yourself alcoholic candy, are becoming a national trend. Why can’t they just put in it in their orange juice like Aunt…
Are foster children being medicated like schizophrenics?
 The New York Times cited a study published in the Pediatric Journal that appears to reflect that. And keep in mind: All of the programs…
IN Cover: Ills of the Spill
IN reporter Jeremy Morrison spent a month traveling the gulf coast attending meetings and listening to stories of people worried about the impact of the…
Weight Loss coaching is effective
Obese adults who received weight loss coaching via phone, Web, and email contact, as well as support from their primary care providers often lost a…
Florida could be litmus test for Health Care Reform
Florida has a regulation requiring insurance companies to spend at least 80 percent of premiums on medical costs. Could this upend efforts to implement health-care…
