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Nursing industry desperate to hire in face of shortage Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:24PMIn an economy riddled with job cuts in nearly every industry, applicants for nursing jobs are still so scarce that recruiters have been forced to get increasingly inventive.
Crouse Hospital pediatric unit to close Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:15PMThe Pediatric Unit at Crouse Hospital is closing on July 1st. The closure is happening because the new Golisano Children’s Hospital is opening in September.
Health workers, patients share accommodation Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:12PMWorkers at Odek Health Centre in Gulu District reside in the maternity ward because they lack accommodation. This was discovered during an impromptu visit by the Gulu Woman MP, Ms Betty Ocan, to the health centre on Friday.
In Days Gone By Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:10PM On Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1969, a fire damaged the home of retired Olney nurses Katharina and Minnie Weber at 303 S. Elliott St., which was built in 1935. The fire was believed to have started by a fault in an incinerator.
Doctor, Former Patient Now Colleagues In Detroit Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:47AMDETROIT -- When Dr. Trevor Banka treats cancer patients alongside Dr. Michael Mott he is working with not only his mentor, but the physician who helped save his life.
Ohio city explores plan to reduce ambulance rides Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:07AMCINCINNATI (AP) — A city council committee in Cincinnati is proposing that the city reduce unnecessary ambulance rides by hiring public health nurses to sort out 911 calls.
MHMC has first baby of the New Year Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:16AMMorgan Hospital and Medical Center didn’t have to wait long for the first baby of the new year as one of its own nurses gave birth at 3:46 a.m. Thursday.
Doctor, former patient now colleagues in Detroit Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 10:11AMSat, Jan 3, 2009 (7:51 a.m.) When Dr. Trevor Banka treats cancer patients alongside Dr. Michael Mott he is working with not only his mentor, but the physician who helped save his life.
Older Workers: Once Trashed, Now Treasured Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:45AMRyan just wanted to work again. After enduring five months of unemployment last year, the 60-year-old posted her resume on a couple of Web-based jobs boards, convinced her age would work against her.
Services expanding at health center Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:44AMWESTFIELD - Greater Westfield Free Health Services Inc. will start providing health care and services to those with limited or no health-care coverage, beginning on Jan. 14.
Politics of an Israeli Extermination Campaign Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 9:25AMLike all totalitarians in the past, the Jewish state boasts of having systematically pre-planned the extermination campaign – months in advance – up to and including the precise hour and day of the bombing to coincide with inflicting the maximum murder of civilians, says James Petras .
Health care facilities feel the pinch Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:53PMThe Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland started a hiring and salary freeze across the 33,000-worker health system; it also restricted travel and use of consultants and contractors.
Community calendar Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:19PM TODAY
EFFINGHAM EVENTS Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:16PM Winter Reading Program
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:10PMWhere was the Secret Service? Why was an attacker allowed time to be seen as a threat (hurling the first shoe) and then given more time to repeat the attack before one individual (whom I presume was on the president’s security detail although he didn’t act like it) even begins to approach the president? In this instance it appears the greatest power on Earth abrogated the security of our ...
Bits and Pieces of 2008 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 11:07PMBits and Pieces of 2008
Finding work difficult, but can be accomplished Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 10:46PMMcALLEN - The U.S. economy is shedding jobs daily and unemployment levels are spiking, but Alex Marquez is looking toward graduation confident that he can easily find work.
Hospice of Michigan moves to new quarters Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:23AMAnother West Michigan business is downsizing - but not in the number of employees, services or clients - only in office space.
Police make second murder arrest Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:15AMA once-cold trail in a local murder case is starting to heat up.
Weekend fires wreak havoc Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:15AMA woman rescued her three children from a Saturday morning house fire that resulted in the death of her husband, according to a report from the Athens Fire Department.
Review holiday office hours are announced Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:15AMThe Athens Review office at 201 South Prairieville will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Thursday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holidays. Our office will re-open on Friday, Dec. 26, at 8 a.m. and close at noon.
UC medical center nurses support strike Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:14AMRegistered nurses at five University of California medical centers have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike to protest what they say is an alarming decline in safe staffing.
Thieves run amok at Nyangabgwe Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:11AMFRANCISTOWN: The adage "once a pirate always a pirate", is turning out to be "once a thief, always a thief" at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital.
The Rogers Report: Cleaning off the sports desk Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:00AMA few random notes, thoughts and observations while we wait for you know who for his annual visit in a couple of days ...
AHS boys sweep Eustace in non-district tripleheader Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 9:00AMAthens High School boys basketball teams rolled to three non-district basketball wins over the Eustace Bulldogs Monday afternoon.
Family says human-like figure outside hospital room kept daughter alive Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 8:58AMSubmitted by WWAY on 23 December 2008 - 10:42am. READ MORE: In Charlotte, even doctors and nurses say they have never quite seen anything like the image captured by a security camera showing a white, human-like figure outside the Presbyterian hospital room of 14-year-old Chelsea Banton.
UT Health Science Center to cut 200 jobs in 2009 Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:05PMMEMPHIS - The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis plans to cut 200 jobs early next year, according to a state regulatory filing made public Monday.
AMVETS seeking donations Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:02PMAMVETS Post 222 is seeking donations of wheelchairs, walkers, handicapped shower stools and crutches to assist veterans and members of the community.
Frozen buses leave some kids out in the cold Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:00PMThe coldest day of the school year brought plenty of heat to Crawford Central School District officials on Monday.
A happier holiday for struggling Westerly mom Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:39PMWESTERLY — Carrie Blanton, broke and out of work, received her first Christmas present in years yesterday.
End of life but not end of memories Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:35PMAs more people turn to hospices for end-of-life care, more hospices are broadening their programs far beyond traditional bedside services.
Gift of Life Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:30PMA year later a mother and two daughters battling a rare terminal disease are just happy to be together this Christmas.
Beeghly Oaks Union Woes Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 10:12PMBeeghly Oaks Nursing Home in Boardman employs about 100 members of the SEIU District 1299. They are the direct care providers to the patients. They include nurses, nurses aids, even dietary workers.
As Outlook Dims, Obama Expands Recovery Plans Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:13AMEven the president-elects new goal of creating 3 million jobs would not fully offset the losses of 4 million jobs that some economists are said to be projecting.
Satnav device gets the shopping done fast Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 5:03AMA handheld device that maps out routes around shopping malls could take the drudgery out of buying Christmas presents
Wristband Campaign Paying Off for Nurses; Forward Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 4:48AMThe President of the Nurses Union, Debbie Forward says the first phase of their information wristband and pamphlet campaign, launched this fall, is being well received by the public.
Obama recognizes area program Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 4:43AMNews that the program she believes in is also part of President-elect Barack Obama’s vision for the future excites Melissa Manning.
Local facilities earn 1-5 stars in ratings Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 4:40AMA new government system rates nursing homes throughout the country, but administrators at local facilities warn against taking the data at face value.
Ontario School District investigates mold complaint Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 4:26AMONTARIO—The Ontario School District maintenance and operations staff is currently testing for mold growth at Ontario Middle School following complaints it is growing inside the learning center.
Women’s Care nurses receive OB certification Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 3:19AMClyde – Five registered nurses at the Women’s Care Center of Haywood Regional Medical Center have received national certification in inpatient obstetrics.
Central team praises Orissa health care system Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 3:15AMThe health care system in Orissa has come in for praise by a central team which reviewed the progress made in various programmatic interventions under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in the state.
Zimbabwe on the edge Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 3:10AMTales from a cholera-ravaged country where nothing works - hospitals, schools, sewage systems
Unions to challenge Gonzi on new tariffs Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 2:54AMA number of trade unions are accusing Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi of twisting figures and blowing out of proportion the number of families who will benefit from the eco-reductions on the new water and electricity rates.
Stories from The Times Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 2:54AMUnions to challenge Gonzi on new tariffs - Christian Peregin A number of trade unions are accusing Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi of twisting figures and blowing out of proportion the number of families who...
AI Bulletin Vol.11 No.23, 8 December 2008 Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 2:53AMContents of external sites are not the responsibility of Amnesty International
Georgia gets near-failing grades in new emergency care report Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:52PMA national report released today gives Georgia’s emergency medical care near-failing grades. The American College of Emergency Physicians second National Report Card says Georgia’s got some serious medical homework to do: Georgia ranks 31st on the list, says ACEP President Dr. Nick Jouriles: “The emergency care system is a ticking time bomb made worse by the financial crisis, and a failing ...
B.C. unions challenge controversial election ad law in court Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:46PMA group of British Columbia unions appeared in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday to fight a provincial law that limits third-party spending during election campaigns.
Baptist surgeon offers hope in Mongolia Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:21PMULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (BP)--Clutching X-rays and records, Dr. A.H. "Buck" Rusher cuts a path through the crowd of Mongolians to open the clinic. A 47-year-old patient describes his difficulty breathing.
Local nurse honoured for contributions to health care Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:17PM Local nurse honoured for contributions to health care
UK & World News: Fears over NHS Urgent Care Centres Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 9:04PMSome patients could be put at risk because they attend NHS Urgent Care Centres instead of A&E departments, experts said.