Rockies: O'Dowd: Helton's health affects Atkins' role
Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said Thursday that Garrett Atkins' future with the team is linked to Todd Helton's health.

Mental health system ailing
A new state report reveals a mental health system hampered by poor communication, a critical shortage of hospital beds and commitment laws that don't adequately address complex needs.

Epidemic forces Zimbabwe to declare health emergency
Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health-care system, and state media reported Thursday the government is seeking more international help to pay for food and drugs to combat the crisis.

Top 10 Gifts That Bring Health and Holiday Cheer
A tooth cleaning for Christmas? Don't laugh. In a tight economy, giving the gift of health isn't just practical, it can be a life-saver.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and health care system collapse, and is seeking more international help to pay for food, drugs and hospital equipment, the state-run newspaper said Thursday.

What the Health Services fee pays for
To the Editor: We would like to respond to Jared Lafer's '11 recent column ("Make the Health Services Fee Optional," Dec. 4). Lafer very accurately describes what the Health Services fee covers: unlimited appointments for primary care, dermatology, EMS, 24-hour Nursing Services, medical advice, health education, nutrition and appointments at Psychological Services.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
Fri, Dec 5, 2008 (12:15 a.m.) Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system, and state media reported Thursday the government is seeking more international help to pay for food and drugs to combat the crisis.

State gets health report card
CHEYENNE - Wyoming is ranked No. 14 in an annual nationwide report on public health.

Health Coverage For Volunteers Often Limited
An increasing number of young adults are choosing to volunteer. Most organizations provide health insurance to the volunteers, who effectively live at the poverty level, but the benefits are not usually as complete as employer-provided insurance.

Officials taking bids on $25M health lab
Mississippi officials are pinning their hopes on legislation that would ensure the state will continue to have a public health lab to process hundreds of thousands of specimens every year.

Palin Announces Health Priorities
The lack of affordable health care in Alaska is leaving thousands without the medical care they need. There is an estimated 45,000 uninsured people here in Anchorage.

Poor Mental Health, Asthma Risk Linked?
A new study hints at a possible link between poor mental health and the odds of having asthma.

Health care rivals go to trial
The antitrust legal dispute between Wuesthoff Health System and Health First will go to a jury trial in November 2009.

More health clinics urged
Long Beach and county officials LONG BEACH - The county's hospitals are sick, and a cure for their ailment is the creation of more community health clinics, a panel of hospital and government officials said Thursday.

US health care company recruiting 600 Filipino workers
MANILA, Philippines - Despite massive layoffs threatening overseas Filipino workers (OFW) all over the world, a well-known US-based health care employment provider will be arriving in January to interview selected Filipino applicants who wish to work in US hospitals.

Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
HARARE , Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe has declared a national emergency over its cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health system due the country?s economic crisis.

On Health Care, Obama Policymakers Tap Campaign's Network of Supporters
Barack Obama's incoming administration has begun to draw on the high-tech organizational tools that helped get him elected to lay the groundwork for an attempt to restructure the U.S. health-care system.

Workshop on climate, health set for Friday
EL PASO -- International and regional experts will lead a binational workshop on climate change and health Friday at the Camino Real Hotel, Downtown.

Can the Internet drive a health care consensus?
The Internet, specifically a Web site called change.gov, is the tool with which the Obama Administration hopes to drive the health care debate, from the bottom up. by Dana Blankenhorn

La. pediatricians, health chief clash on merits of lawsuit
Louisiana?s health chief Thursday said the statewide organization of pediatricians was playing games when it sued the state for not releasing public records.