Washington state's new plan to limit Medicaid patients to three nonemergency visits to the emergency room each year will put the most vulnerable members of societyincluding childrenat risk of serious harm, three statewide organizations
Jack Kory of Mokena, Ill., was eating his breakfast oatmeal when he suddenly felt the worst pain in his life.The searing pain came on suddenly in his stomach and spread to his knees. It was caused by an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that had a
Multisite research to look at benefits of simulation use in educational setting
October 20, 2011
The Washington State University College of Nursing says it is one of 10 schools chosen by a national council to participate in a "landmark" study of simulation use in pre-licensure nursing programs. The study, sponsored by the National Council a
A smartphone app that measures the user's heart rate is not only a popular feature with consumers, but it sparked an idea for a Worcester Polytechnic Institute researcher who now is turning such phones, and eventually tablet devices, into medical a
More than third of women over 40 said they haven't had mammogram recently
October 20, 2011
More than a third of Idaho women over age 40 didn't receive breast cancer screening in the last two years, putting Idaho in last place nationally in cancer screening mammogram rates. The Cancer Data Registry of Idaho estimates that more than in
Spokane family physician Glen Stream, who sees patients part time at the Rockwood Valley Clinic, now plays a national role to promote his profession at a time when the number of such primary-care doctors is shrinking.In September, Stream assumed
Women facing high-risk pregnancies have few options here if they want to see a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine, known as a perinatologist, who's dedicated full time to a Spokane office.One new choice is now available with the Sept. 1 of is
Open enrollment occurs at a time of year when most Washington employees can review and select their benefits package for the following year. It is especially important for employees to know their companies' open enrollment schedule, which typically
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital plans to start work this month on an $18.6 million expansion and remodel. The hospital plans to add 14,000 square feet of floor space to its facility and will renovate about 4,000 square
Fresenius Medical Care, the Waltham, Mass.-based renal therapy provider, plans to open a dialysis center in Deer Park, Wash., that is to begin accepting patients late this year or early next year.The Fresenius Medical Care Panorama Dialysis is a