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 prevention and detection of improper Medicaid payments…
Category: Health
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 Court Health Care Challenges On Monday, the…
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 losses, both tangible and emotional? Kelcey Killingsworth,…
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, FL Health Facilities Authority revenue bonds (Baptist…
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. Runners can choose between the 5k or…
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 confused with “Women’s Testosterone Awareness Day.” And…
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. Dale Sandler, as she prepared for her…
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 cancer in the United State for 2011…
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 do to the environment? What did the…
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 entertainment, door prizes and more. Who said…
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 by the MD Anderson Cancer Institute in…
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 at 25 W. Avery St. The program…