Health

The economic costs of uninsured children

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 16:00 Marian Wright Edelman

In June, Rice University's James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy released "The Economic Impact of Uninsured Children on America," (.pdf) a new report whose bottom line is that extending health insurance coverage to all children in the United States would be relatively inexpensive compared to the cost of letting children remain uninsured and would yield economic benefits that are greater than the costs.

AARP offers free health screenings and health education

Friday, 21 August 2009 13:40 A. Barry Rand NNPA Special Commentary

Congress is engaged in an enormously important national debate on health care. But we all know our health is also shaped in discussions closer to home—around our kitchen tables and in our communities. So while AARP is working with the President and Congress to make sure all Americans have affordable, quality health care, we’re also working to make sure every person has the resources and the information to take care of his or her health.

U of M Medical School receives grant from National Institutes of Health to establish Center of Excellence in Minority Health

Monday, 17 August 2009 11:51

The University of Minnesota Medical School was awarded $6.24 million by the National Institutes of Health to establish a Center for Excellence in Health Disparities Research, Engagement, and Training (CeHDRET) focusing on minority health and health disparities. More then 30 percent of Minneapolis is composed of ethnic minorities, and this grant will help provide the Medical School with the resources to enhance opportunities for diverse populations and improve minority health overall.

What is Swine Flu Pandemic? How can you be safe?

Friday, 14 August 2009 16:13 Brandi Phillips

We have all heard about something called the Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu)? What exactly is Swine Flu and how does a person get it? How can we be vaccinated against the virus? Once a person has been infected with Swine Flu, what can be done to treat it?

More choices now available under Minnesota WIC Nutrition Program

Thursday, 06 August 2009 15:59 Jim Wishner

Foods provided under the federal Women, Infants and Children Nutrition program (WIC) now include fruits and vegetables. The changes are the first major overhaul of the foods available through WIC. The 35-year-old federally-funded nutrition program serves lower-income and nutritionally-at-risk pregnant and breast-feeding women, their infants and young children.

(Health and Wellness) Stop smoking, it can improve your life

Thursday, 06 August 2009 15:56 Brandi Phillips

Smoking is a habit that millions of people across the world fight. Most people would prefer not to have this habit, but unfortunately they find it very hard to quit. Although smoking is the most common way of ingesting tobacco, it is also consumed by chewing and sniffing.

Groundbreaking initiative will identify and test game-changing ideas

Friday, 31 July 2009 15:45

NEW YORK – Concern Worldwide US announced on July 28, 2009 that it has received a five-year, $41 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support the development and field testing of bold and inventive ways to overcome barriers to delivering proven maternal, newborn, and child health solutions in six countries.