Archive for December, 2009

What elements go into creating a health promotion / disease prevention program?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

research your target age/medical group plan fundraising and awareness events. Advertisments/Education about the disease. Public Announcement. Bill Boards. Net Postings. Surverys/Polls Like for example the HPV human pap virus, that now has a vacine for it, they told everyone to get tested for HPV cuz it's passed from human to human., then 3 months later they had the ...

When Obama eliminates the tax deduction on employer health plans,will more people be forced to gov’t insurance?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Since the relative cost of good insurance to government insurance will increase, won't employers start dropping their more expensive plans until everyone has the same crappy nationalized insurance? Exactly.What will happen is,first they will tax what your employer contributes to your plan as taxable income.They will then offer you a government ...

How do I become a public/community health nurse?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

I'm in my final year of nursing school and I'm interested in public/community health nursing, but I'm not sure how to become one? how much experience is required? public health programs? full job details? any info would be helpful? i don't think i've ever even met a public/community health nurse. The ...

What are the health benefits and risks of becoming a ballerina?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

I hear a bunch of rumours like ballerinas stop having a menstruation cycle because they are so skinny. So I was wondering what are some good physical health benefits from being a ballerina and some bad physical health risks from being a ballerina? Ballerinas face the same health risks as young ...

Regarding the H1N1 vaccine, what’s up with the recent signing of the US Health Department protecting the H1N1?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Regarding the H1N1 vaccine, what's up with the recent signing of the US Health Department protecting the H1N1 manufacturers, as well as the US government, against any liability for side effects? First, WHAT type of side effects could be possible, and second, are those side effects so serious that could ...

Is there free health care for the poor who do not have health insurance policy?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

I'm doing an assigment on Health Care policies of various countries. I am not from the US therefore would appreciate some answers. Thank you If there is , then what is the message in Michael Moore's SICKO ? I get the impression that the poor are not getting a good ...

What health insurance is best and affordable for my wife?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

We had a baby 3 months ago, but I am looking for health insurance that is good and affordable for my wife. Any suggestions? Yea it sucks how our health-care system hasn't caught up yet. It makes me furious. Anyhow, I've heard Blue Cross/Blue Shield is good and I ...

Could health insurance be tied to education?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Two matters that are identified as important to voters are health insurance and education. In Chicago, the drop out rate for high school students is nearly 50%. If health insurance were provided to all students, would it be sufficient incentive to keep teenagers in school. Also, since ...

What are the benefits of the health care bill that is currently before the Senate?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

There were several stated goals of health care reform when the legislation began. Uninsured should have affordable health care - with the current legislation it is estimated that it will leave about 10 million uninsured. Is this bill put together just to be able to say that something passed without any ...

Man Drinking Fat. NYC Health Anti-Soda Ad. Are You Pouring on the Pounds?

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

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