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Insurer, hospitals at odds over contract

Posted: December 9th, 2009, 11:19pm CST

BRADENTON — Arif Abdulla couldn’t believe the notice he received from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida this week.
Sarasota reports fifth swine flu-related death

Posted: December 8th, 2009, 12:36am CST

SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Health Department received laboratory confirmation Monday of a fifth H1N1 (swine) flu-related death in the county.
HEALTH CARE FACT CHECK Unprovable claims stoke debate

Posted: December 5th, 2009, 11:27pm CST

WASHINGTON — When Republican Sen. Tom Coburn warned seniors, “you’re going to die sooner” if Democrats pass health care legislation, it stood out as an memorable, unprovable moment in an opening-week debate over President Barack Obama’s top domestic initiative.
Photos: Junior League renovates Manatee Glens center

Posted: December 3rd, 2009, 7:12pm CST

Manatee Glens director Mary Ruiz, at center, thanks members of the Junior League who recently completed their renovation of the rape and crisis center at Manatee Glens. Quilts and artwork hang on what used to be bare walls inside the office building. New floor and ceiling tiles, paint, comfortable and kid-proof furniture also provide little touches of home at the center, which received an extensive makeover tailored to making rape victims and their families feel comfortable during their counseling session. The center hosted an open house Thursday for everyone involved in the Junior League project. 28 new league members had unanimously decided on the crisis center as its service project on their way to full membership.
Health happenings: xxxx

Posted: December 3rd, 2009, 8:42am CST

Send information about free or low-cost health-related events open to the public one week ahead of publication. Information can be e-mailed to jmorreale@bradenton.com. Listings are due 10 days in advance.
Photos: Community Farmers Market opening day

Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 10:56pm CST

Photos: Community Farmers Market opening day
Market touts fresh produce

Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 1:51am CST

EAST MANATEE — The benefits of eating fresh produce are often touted as a cornerstone of good health.
Community gathers to commemorate World AIDS Day

Posted: December 2nd, 2009, 1:50am CST

BRADENTON — As the tall, slender man sporting a gray business suit approached the lectern, the murmuring crowd quieted down to hear him speak.
Health happenings: Dec. 1

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:09pm CST

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Baby’s hiccoughs harmless

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:09pm CST

My baby gets the hiccoughs all the time. How can I help him get rid of them?
When buying gifts, remember toy safety

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:09pm CST

SAN FRANCISCO
Cremation: A popular end-of-life option

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:08pm CST

I am interested in learning more about cremation and would like to know what religions allow it. I understand cremation is a lot cheaper than a standard burial, but born and raised Catholic, I’m not sure the church allows it. What can you tell me?
Celebrate red and green with twist on tradition

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:08pm CST

Can’t resist popping the bubble wrap that comes tucked in all those holiday packages?
graedon’s pharmacy Pain reliever eases trouble with prostate

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:08pm CST

BY JOE GRAEDON and TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D.
Support son in decision to drop out, join military

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:08pm CST

Our 15-year-old son has just announced that he is quitting school when he turns 16 in April. His plan is to wait six months (the required waiting period), enroll in a GED program, and then join some branch of the military as soon as they’ll take him. He thinks he can get the Army to send him to college where he wants to learn computer programming.
Manatee County reports decrease in HIV/AIDS cases

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:08pm CST

Manatee County has some good news to commemorate today on World AIDS Day. It appears new cases of HIV/AIDS are finally on the decline.
Ready, set, sweat! Trainer promotes quick workout system

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 3:08pm CST

Quick — 10 minutes, that’s all we’ve got. But fret not, sweat plenty, that’s all the time you’ll need to squeeze in a rat-a-tat whole-body workout.
Free HIV events today through Saturday

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 10:47pm CST

Free HIV Testing and Counseling: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., today: Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, 736 Central Ave., Sarasota; contact, (941) 567-3195.
Local events to observe World AIDS Day

Posted: November 29th, 2009, 10:41pm CST

MANATEE — Organizations in Manatee and Sarasota counties are observing World AIDS Day 2009 with a concert, a health and wellness expo and a series of free HIV testing events this week.
N.C. girl’s progress after pioneering brain surgery gives hope to other parents ‘Encouraging signs’

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 10:45pm CST

CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Happiest doctors care for kids, elderly

Posted: November 26th, 2009, 10:45pm CST

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A new University of California Davis study on physician job satisfaction found differences among medical specialties, with the happiest doctors caring for children and the elderly.
Tack sale offers horse gear deals

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 10:17pm CST

MANATEE — Seven years ago, Erin Papke read an article her mother showed her in the Bradenton Herald about the Sarasota Manatee Association of Riding Therapy needing volunteers.
Dinner offers treats for great cause

Posted: November 25th, 2009, 5:23pm CST

MANATEE — College students are perpetually strapped for cash and looking for a cheap meal.
Judge sides with daughter in guardianship battle

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 11:49pm CST

BRADENTON — An Indiana woman has been granted guardianship of her father after waging a two-month court battle against Manatee County’s public guardian. She hopes to have him home for Thanksgiving.
Doctor: Health care reform is needed

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 11:43pm CST

BRADENTON — A local oncologist warned community leaders Tuesday that the state of health care in the United States is driving physicians out of business.
Schedule set for H1N1 vaccines

Posted: November 24th, 2009, 11:02pm CST

MANATEE — The Manatee County Health Department has announced upcoming clinics to provide H1N1 (swine) flu immunizations at the county’s middle and high schools.
There’s a growing Milquetoast dad crisis

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:54pm CST

I recently spent some time with a friend who has three children. My buddy, whom I’ve known since fifth grade, is a college-educated responsible guy who has never failed to do right by his family. When describing him, “well-rounded” comes to mind. He’s masculine but not macho, sensitive but nowhere near maudlin, perceptive, intuitive, caring, compassionate. Like I said, well-rounded. His wife is as solid as a rock.
Health happenings: Nov. 24

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:54pm CST

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Patients often turn first to ‘Dr. Google’

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:54pm CST

The Internet’s power to make something “go viral” has surpassed the phrase’s original meaning.
GRAEDONS’ PHARMACY Wet pajamas can work for eczema

Posted: November 23rd, 2009, 3:53pm CST

By JOE GRAEDON and TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D.

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