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Washington state on track for major pertussis epidemic

May 4th, 2012 | Author: Charity Woods

SEATTLE (Reuters) – Public health officials in Washington state have confirmed more than 1,100 cases of whooping cough so far this year in what is on track to become the worst epidemic of the disease to hit the state in seven decades.

San Diego State University Offers Career-Enhancing Health Care Certificate Programs

March 8th, 2012 | Author: Jade Kim

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 07, 2012

No matter which direction the economy heads this year, health care will continue to be one of the nations top success stories. In a U.S. News and World Report story titled Whats in Store for Jobs in 2012? the article states healthcare employment will continue to grow in 2012, possibly even more rapidly than it did in 2011, as the population continues to age and require more medical attention.

With health care being such an in-demand occupation, San Diego State Universitys College of Extended Studies offers both in-class and online professional health care certificate and certification programs for individuals to prepare for these lucrative careers.

I would recommend this class to anyone and everyone. I even tell a lot of nurses, You should take this class. You could actually afford it. Get certified. Why not, if its what you want to do? said former EKG Technician Certification student Linda Weygandt, who works at a San Diego-area hospital. Im really excited that Ive taken the class. When I talk about it, I feel really proud about the knowledge Ive gained from it.

Such knowledge can certainly lead to a new or enhanced job, since more than 20 percent of the U.S. job growth is in health care, according to the U.S. News and World Report article. The story emphasizes that according to Labor Department figures, from November 2010 to November 2011, healthcare and social assistance added 346,000 jobs, accounting for more than one-fifth of total U.S. job growth.

An article in The Atlantic titled Americas 10 Fastest-Growing (and Fastest-Shrinking) Jobs, also emphasizes the health care trend: Overall, eight of the 30 top-growing occupations are connected with medicine and personal care. From richly paid surgeons to low-wage home health aides, those eight occupations are expected to add more than 3 million jobs the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the United States to gain 20.4 million new jobs overall by 2020.

In responding to this vital need for health care workers, SDSUs College of Extended Studies has programs that will qualify students to enter the health care field in as little as six months. These courses are hands-on and teach practical and needed skills, and are scheduled for working adults and taught by industry experts. Most courses are offered online, giving students 24/7 access to their classes whenever they have an available computer.

The College is an approved provider for education-to-career funding through San Diego Workforce Partnership, Military Spouse, and Veterans benefits. For more information on eligibility, call (619) 594-3047.

SDSUs College of Extended Studies offers training in the growing pharmacy technician field. The College also prepares individuals for health care occupations through such courses as administrative medical specialist with medical billing and coding, and electronic health record management.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth of 9-18% for dietitians and nutritionists from 2008-18. SDSUs Extended Studies offers an Online Nutrition Certificate program with courses such as Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Performance as well as Public Nutrition and Wellness Education through the Online Professional Certificate program in Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports.

For more information on these health care programs, visit http://www.neverstoplearning.net/healthcare.

Maine’s Highest Court Says State Can Limit Insurance Profits

February 29th, 2012 | Author: Sriram Reddy

In a decision that could have a national impact, Maine’s highest court ruled unanimously against Anthem Health Plans of Maine. The court ruled in a 7-0 decision released today, that Maine’s Insurance Superintendent acted reasonably in setting rates designed to provide health coverage to consumers, not guaranteed profits to insurance companies.

BTS Releases Interactive State Transportation Facts and Figures

January 29th, 2012 | Author: Katie Scott

BTS Releases Interactive State Transportation Facts and Figures
More than 80% of carriers report that recent health care changes will adversely affect them, according to the recent fourth quarter national Business Expectations Survey by Transport Capital Partners…. More > FMCSA released updated FAQs on its new …
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Gingrich: Romney Couldn't 'Defend Himself' On Health Care In Debate Against Obama
News organizations are covering the increasingly bitter Florida presidential primary race, which includes attacks on Mitt Romney's health care record by Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole said this week …
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Fact check: Florida GOP debate
Rick Santorum claimed five times more people are seeking free care at Massachusetts hospitals because of Mitt Romney's health care law — a claim contradicted by official statistics. By Joe Raedle, Getty Images Newt Gingrich Mitt Romney shake hands at …
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Proposal from Democratic state lawmakers would create Ohio's health insurance …

January 5th, 2012 | Author: Jesus Sargent

Proposal from Democratic state lawmakers would create Ohio's health insurance …
AP COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democratic state lawmakers are pushing a proposal that requires Ohio to set up the insurance exchange laid out in President Barack Obama's health care law. Millions of uninsured Americans will be able to buy private coverage …
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Health care exchange talk continues
Andrew Cuomo's push in his state of the state address for a health insurance exchange in the state was echoed by a coalition of health care advocates today. Members of Health Care for all New York met in Albany to spell out the need for a health …
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At AP Preview, Split Views of State Health Insurance Exchange
Vito Barbieri (R-Dalton Gardens) and the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry's Alex LaBeau are presenting their views of the exchange this morning, offering a preview of the health insurance exchange debate that's likely to dominate the upcoming …
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Since the Dems were giving Republicans credit yesterday for health insurance exchanges and buying across state?

January 3rd, 2012 | Author: Stefanie Jenkins

Question by GOD’S REPORTER Crisp Avatar: Since the Dems were giving Republicans credit yesterday for health insurance exchanges and buying across state?
lines, if the healthcare bill passes, will Democrats continue to praise Republicans for offering those parts of the bill?
LA CHICK….but….but yesterday Republicans were the source of those wonderful ideas. Is that no longer true?

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