Archive for October 2nd, 2007

Alabama Health Department Encourages Influenza Immunization

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Alabama Influenza immunization clinics are scheduled throughout the state beginning in October through the end of the influenza season.

Alabama’s Infant Mortality Rate Decreases In 2006

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

The Alabama Department of Public Health announces a decline in Alabama’s infant mortality rate in 2006, with a rate of 9.0 deaths per 1,000 live births and a total of 569 infant deaths.

ADPH Promotes Fruit And Vegetable Consumption For Improved Nutrition

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Parents and teachers are more concerned than ever about the quality of food that children eat in schools, and eating fruits and vegetables is a key component of better nutrition.

Examining Birth Outcomes By Method Of Payment For Delivery

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Having medical insurance during pregnancy and childbirth can affect the chances of adverse birth outcomes and even infant survival.

Food Safety After A Power Loss

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

What to do with food when storms or other emergency conditions cause a power failure.

Sutter County Launches Prescription Drug Discount Card

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Sutter County launched a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs.

Colorado Adult, Youth Smoking Rates Lowest Since 1990

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Governor Bill Ritter announced significant reductions in the smoking rates among youth and adults in Colorado.

New Shingles Vaccine Can Spare Older Adults Severe Nerve Pain

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Contra Costa Health Services is now offering a new vaccine that helps prevent shingles, a blistery skin rash that can be particularly painful in older adults and cause long-lasting nerve pain.

CMS Objects To Exemptions In Rhode Island Medicaid Prescription Drug Copayment Initiative

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Rhode Island will delay a new Medicaid fee structure that will require about 14,000 Medicaid beneficiaries to contribute copayments for prescription drugs because of federal objections

NutritionPedia Adds Nutrition Facts For Over 6,000 Menu Items From Restaurant Chains

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Nutrition Systems has added over 6,000 menu items from 70 of America’s leading fast-casual and family dining restaurant chains.