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Manual Handling Training: It’s Not Just Heavy Lifters

Posted on November 4, 2011 by EdithHeineman

At some point, 8 in 10 of us will experience back pain and figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) report that poor manual handling is responsible for 30% of all workplace injuries. All of us should undergo manual … Continue reading →

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Michigan Health Officials Search For E. coli Outbreak Source

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

Health officials in Michigan are trying to pinpoint the cause of an E. coli outbreak that sickened three people including two children from Maple Rapids, Michigan who have been hospitalized with hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS, a condition that develops … Continue reading →

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Health Reporters Unite! How One Doctor's Complaint Turned a Public Database Private

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

By Justin Silverman Kansas City Star reporter Alan Bavley had a hunch. After years of investigating the health care industry, Bavley began to suspect that state medical boards did not adequately discipline doctors who committed malpractice. Physicians battling substance abuse, … Continue reading →

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New York Estate Planning Best Done Before Health Declines

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

When it comes to New York estate planning, timing matters. While it is always better to conduct some long-term financial and well-being preparation than none, there is a large benefit to handling the planning while one is still capable. This … Continue reading →

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Health 2.0 Fall 2011

Posted on October 2, 2011 by admin

I attended Health 2.0 in San Francisco this week, and participated in the new Health Law 2.0 pre-conference, moderating a lively panel discussion about reviews posted on listings and ratings websites, featuring attorneys and an entrepreneur. Please take a look … Continue reading →

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