Archive for January, 2010

Weekly Address: Myths and Morality in Health Insurance Reform

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

President Obama debunks the myths around health reform, and discusses the public option proposal in which many of them are rooted. But he focuses his address on the stark moral and historical turning point at which we find ourselves. August 22, 2009. (Public Domain)Duration : 0:6:34

One Childhood

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Beautifully filmed, clearly written and enjoyable to watch, One Childhood tells the extraordinary story of how the nation of Eritrea supports the development of its children throughout their childhood - seemlessly linking early child development and school health programs, delivered in even the most inaccessible communities by a strong partnership ...

Obama Urges Jobs, Health Care

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

In his first State of the Union Address, President Obama admitted his mistakes and urged members of congress on both sides to not give up on health care. Chip Reid reports.Duration : 0:2:40

How do Health promotion and wellness programs assist in decreasing chronic illness? Be specific.?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Give an example of a program you are familiar with and explain the impact it can have on chronic illness. It prevents the chronic illness from happening in the first place. The rest is up to you.

How is taxing the "Cadillac" health plans at a higher rate better for overall health care?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

is this part of Obamas "trickle up" policy...why would people or companies want to pay for more expensive and better health care plans if you are going to be taxed higher...won't this create worse health care for Americans... Overall, if the reforms pass, healthcare for America will get better. That ...

What is the difference between Health Science & Public Health?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

I am an English major. I plan on becoming a Physician Assistant in the future. In order to be more competitive to PA Schools/Programs, I want to have a minor in either Health Science or Public Health. What does each one entail and which would be a more useful minor ...

What are the health benefits of cinnamon?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

I love cinnamon gum and lollipops, cimmanon sugar and cinnamon in cooking. I always feel better and refresh after having cinnamon. Do you know of any health redemies that cinnamon is used for and what are the benenfits for health and wellness? Ground cinnamon is perhaps the most common baking spice. Cinnamon ...

When does the health department come to your home to notify you?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Someone from the county health department showed up today to notify a resident of a communicable illness...What could this be? Weird.... I have never heard of that before and I'd be warry of it. Can you call your local Town Hall and ask what that was about? They will know ...

What about an international health insurance policy that covers repatriation?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

I saw in international health insurance policy that overs repatriation. . .can anyone explain what that means? It means, bringing you back to the USA. Example: If you're on a cruise ship, and have a heart attack, you'll have to be flown back to the USA usually by plane ...

What reputable health insurance companies are out there?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

What reputable health insurance companies are out there My mom doesn't have health insurance and my job doesn't give insurance to family members. I would like to pay monthly to a health insurance company so my mom could get health check up when she needs it. Do you know any health insurance companies ...