ATLANTA, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. flu activity continued to decrease during the week ending Feb. 22, but was high in Hawaii and Oklahoma, federal health officials say. The weekly flu report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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A selection of health policy stories from Kentucky, Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, California, Colorado and Florida. The Associated Press: Ky. Senate Passes Bill Creating Malpractice Panels A panel of medical experts would review ...
Tags: Whistleblower Case, Malpractice Panel, Woman Health, Low-Income Adult
The Wall Street Journal examines the gap created by some states deciding not to expand their Medicaid programs and what that decision means for hospitals' bottom lines. Also, Republican lawmakers consider "bailouts" for hospitals after they ...
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Drinks Americas Holdings, a US-based broker for Mexican beers, has partnered with three chain retailers to expand the distribution of its Day of the Dead Craft Beer in South Carolina. The three retail chains include Total Wine, Greens ...
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South Carolina again posted a record year for export activity, with more than $26.1 billion in goods sold last year to 202 countries around the globe. The 2013 figures, released today by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s ...
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Researchers consider infant mortality to be a key indicator of population health. Currently, the United States ranks 27th among industrialized nations in infant mortality, but rates within the U.S. vary significantly by race, socioeconomic ...
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Automotive valves supplier US Engine Valve (USEV) is set to invest $29.5m in its existing plant in Westminster, South Carolina, in order to expand its operations. With this investment, the company will bring on a new line of equipment to ...
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Officeworks has today claimed the title as the first Australian retailer to sell a 3D Printer in stores. The Cube 3D Printer, described as a “must have item”, will retail in 21 selected Officeworks stores across the country for ...
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PMI Nutrition,LLC,of Arden Hills,MN,has initiated a voluntary recall of its 20-lb.bags of Red Flannel?Cat Formula cat food for possible Salmonella contamination,according to a U.S.Food and Drug Administration announcement issued ...
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Continental Tire the Americas (CTA) has inaugurated its new tire manufacturing plant in Sumter, South Carolina. Tires produced at the new plant will enable the company to meet the demand for its Continental and General brand tires from ...
A selection of health policy stories from New York, Texas, South Carolina, Virginia, Kansas, Florida, Rhode Island and Georgia. The New York Times: Mayor And Governor Teaming Up To Save Brooklyn Hospitals Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. ...
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"We are excited with the challenge of assembling and manufacturing affordable bicycles in the United States," said Arnold Kamler, CEO & chairman of Kent International. "We feel that we have found a great partner in the state of South ...
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Packaging services provider Sonoco has unveiled a new biomass facility at its Hartsville plant in South Carolina as part of a $100m investment in the Darlington County compound. According to the company, the new boiler can generate about ...
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ATLANTA, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Flu activity was high in the U.S. South last week and was increasing in some states, while it had yet to hit the Northeast, officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's weekly flu report said ...
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, confirms that CAB 2014, the Converting and Bonding Conference, will be held May 6-8, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, South Carolina USA. Building upon the ...