http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/The Latest News and Opinions in Medicine, Nutrition and ExerciseenSun, 19 May 2013 03:52:11 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe Latest News and Opinions in Medicine, Nutrition and Exercisehealth_mlivehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/hlzBGTmMZTw/passion_for_writing_helping_th.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comFri, 24 May 2013 05:20:46 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10619904 ]]>Proceeds from the sale of Susan Lovell's novel, "The Sandpiper," will help the Salvation Army's Turning Point program, which provides substance abuse treatment. noProceeds from the sale of Susan Lovell's novel, "The Sandpiper," will help the Salvation Army's Turning Point program, which provides substance abuse treatment. Proceeds from the sale of Susan Lovell's novel, "The Sandpiper," will help the Salvation Army's Turning Point program, which provides substance abuse treatment. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/passion_for_writing_helping_th.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/6rWn4ipeQ_Y/eric_baerren_medicaid_expansio.htmltag:Eric BaerrenEric Baerren | For MLive Media GroupFri, 24 May 2013 03:32:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/politics/index.ssf//3203.10617261 ]]>Column: The Republican Party no longer appeals to moderates but its fringe, and that fringe ironically caters to many people already on Medicare.noColumn: The Republican Party no longer appeals to moderates but its fringe, and that fringe ironically caters to many people already on Medicare.Column: The Republican Party no longer appeals to moderates but its fringe, and that fringe ironically caters to many people already on Medicare.tag:Eric Baerrenhttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/eric_baerren_medicaid_expansio.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/BrLq35xZlEI/ct_scans_for_smokers_offered_f.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comThu, 23 May 2013 18:58:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10610122 ]]>Saint Mary's Health Care is offering the low-dose lung CT scans, which have been shown to reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer. noSaint Mary's Health Care is offering the low-dose lung CT scans, which have been shown to reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer. Saint Mary's Health Care is offering the low-dose lung CT scans, which have been shown to reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/ct_scans_for_smokers_offered_f.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/XeEyVXZWMzQ/michigans_next_abortion_battle.htmltag:abortion-insuranceTim Martin | tmartin4@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 11:57:04 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/politics/index.ssf//3203.10606212 ]]>The proposal is related to a veto last year from Gov. Rick Snyder and an upcoming federal health insurance exchange.noThe proposal is related to a veto last year from Gov. Rick Snyder and an upcoming federal health insurance exchange.The proposal is related to a veto last year from Gov. Rick Snyder and an upcoming federal health insurance exchange.tag:abortion-insurancehttp://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/michigans_next_abortion_battle.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/7Fkmh9XI9Zc/west_nile_virus_warning_people.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 10:39:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10595098 ]]>"I was in such extraordinary pain," says Michelle Dann, who was hospitalized five weeks with West Nile virus.no"I was in such extraordinary pain," says Michelle Dann, who was hospitalized five weeks with West Nile virus."I was in such extraordinary pain," says Michelle Dann, who was hospitalized five weeks with West Nile virus.http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/west_nile_virus_warning_people.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/HY5L8fYkuLY/finish_the_bite_cupcake_compet.htmlTodd Chance | tchance@mlive.comTue, 21 May 2013 14:49:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3718.10599020 ]]>Tickets are $20 and will include free samples from all of the bakers plus one ballot to cast for the People’s Choice award.noTickets are $20 and will include free samples from all of the bakers plus one ballot to cast for the People’s Choice award.Tickets are $20 and will include free samples from all of the bakers plus one ballot to cast for the People’s Choice award.http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/finish_the_bite_cupcake_compet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/KzTDA0Le5Ag/borgess_health_recognizes_nurs.htmlUrsula Zerilli | uzerilli@mlive.comTue, 21 May 2013 13:08:36 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/west-michigan/index.ssf//3453.10600121 ]]>Here are nurses who received awards for their work this month.noHere are nurses who received awards for their work this month.Here are nurses who received awards for their work this month.http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/05/borgess_health_recognizes_nurs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/8yRivq1h8Kk/take_steps_to_keep_mosquitoes.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comWed, 22 May 2013 06:35:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10595257 ]]>After recording the second highest number of West Nile virus cases in 2012, health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes this summer. noAfter recording the second highest number of West Nile virus cases in 2012, health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes this summer. After recording the second highest number of West Nile virus cases in 2012, health officials are urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes this summer. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/take_steps_to_keep_mosquitoes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/LHIwzc9VRuo/leann_arkema_stepping_down_as.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comTue, 21 May 2013 05:19:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10597170 ]]>Leann Arkema, the club's founding president will continue to work for Gilda's Club as an internal consultant, developing strategic initiatives as the organization increases its focus on emotional health care.noLeann Arkema, the club's founding president will continue to work for Gilda's Club as an internal consultant, developing strategic initiatives as the organization increases its focus on emotional health care.Leann Arkema, the club's founding president will continue to work for Gilda's Club as an internal consultant, developing strategic initiatives as the organization increases its focus on emotional health care.http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/leann_arkema_stepping_down_as.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/EJT57abPJiU/parents_advised_to_safely_get.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comMon, 20 May 2013 14:37:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10593744 ]]>Kent County officials provide a list of local pharmacies and law enforcement agencies that will dispose of unused medications while keeping them out of the water supply. noKent County officials provide a list of local pharmacies and law enforcement agencies that will dispose of unused medications while keeping them out of the water supply. Kent County officials provide a list of local pharmacies and law enforcement agencies that will dispose of unused medications while keeping them out of the water supply. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/parents_advised_to_safely_get.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/pE-SRGh446U/scanning_the_future_on_precisi.htmlSue Schroder | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 19 May 2013 03:52:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/health/index.ssf//3447.10556649 ]]>Anthony Chang, at Van Andel Institute, is preparing an application to the Food and Drug Administration seeking approval to open a clinical trial in Grand Rapids, Mich. which will test a tracer he has developed to pinpoint, identify and define certain tumors today’s scans do inexactly, if at allnoAnthony Chang, at Van Andel Institute, is preparing an application to the Food and Drug Administration seeking approval to open a clinical trial in Grand Rapids, Mich. which will test a tracer he has developed to pinpoint, identify and define certain tumoAnthony Chang, at Van Andel Institute, is preparing an application to the Food and Drug Administration seeking approval to open a clinical trial in Grand Rapids, Mich. which will test a tracer he has developed to pinpoint, identify and define certain tumors today’s scans do inexactly, if at allhttp://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2013/05/scanning_the_future_on_precisi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/MgidI14RttA/angelina_jolies_double_mastect.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comTue, 14 May 2013 20:11:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10552937 ]]>A geneticist with Spectrum Health discusses the risks for breast cancer and the factors that should be considered in seeking genetics counseling. noA geneticist with Spectrum Health discusses the risks for breast cancer and the factors that should be considered in seeking genetics counseling. A geneticist with Spectrum Health discusses the risks for breast cancer and the factors that should be considered in seeking genetics counseling. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/angelina_jolies_double_mastect.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/2n0urxpRBwc/new_health_insurer_plans_to_br.htmlMelissa Anders | manders@mlive.comMon, 13 May 2013 06:57:41 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/index.ssf//2425.10528447 ]]>The East Lansing-based insurer is a consumer-operated and oriented plan (CO-OP), a new type of nonprofit mutual insurance company created by the Affordable Care Act. noThe East Lansing-based insurer is a consumer-operated and oriented plan (CO-OP), a new type of nonprofit mutual insurance company created by the Affordable Care Act. The East Lansing-based insurer is a consumer-operated and oriented plan (CO-OP), a new type of nonprofit mutual insurance company created by the Affordable Care Act. http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/new_health_insurer_plans_to_br.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/28KCjg--AHU/the_cat_in_the_cocked_hat_the.htmlSue Schroder | The Grand Rapids PressSun, 12 May 2013 03:48:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/health/index.ssf//3447.10513444 ]]>The guide to the various medical scans: their benefits and downsides in detecting cancer.noThe guide to the various medical scans: their benefits and downsides in detecting cancer.The guide to the various medical scans: their benefits and downsides in detecting cancer.http://www.mlive.com/health/index.ssf/2013/05/the_cat_in_the_cocked_hat_the.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/reG_3FGqq7M/Sun, 12 May 2013 06:44:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf//4001.10540019 ]]> The University of Michigan Health System has some of the highest hospital charges in the state, according to a set of new data released by the federal government this week. The University of Michigan Health System's campus in Ann...no The University of Michigan Health System has some of the highest hospital charges in the state, according to a set of new data released by the federal government this week. The University of Michigan Health System's campus in Ann... The University of Michigan Health System has some of the highest hospital charges in the state, according to a set of new data released by the federal government this week. The University of Michigan Health System's campus in Ann...http://annarbor.com/business-review/umhs-has-some-of-the-highest-charges-in-the-state----but-patients-rarely-face-them/?cmpid=mlive-@mlive-news-a2http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/96l9TcF0A1w/michigans_hospital_charges_var.htmlMelissa Anders | manders@mlive.comMon, 13 May 2013 07:00:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/index.ssf//2425.10527385 ]]>The statistics show huge disparities between what hospitals charge for the same services.noThe statistics show huge disparities between what hospitals charge for the same services.The statistics show huge disparities between what hospitals charge for the same services.http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/michigans_hospital_charges_var.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/QjPG8RvGE4Y/michigan_woman_lost_276_pounds.htmlFritz Klug | fklug@mlive.comFri, 10 May 2013 10:15:35 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/index.ssf//2926.10526668 ]]>"I could barely function" Borawski told CNN. "Every bit of energy I had went to just living." no"I could barely function" Borawski told CNN. "Every bit of energy I had went to just living." "I could barely function" Borawski told CNN. "Every bit of energy I had went to just living." http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_woman_lost_276_pounds.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/9L_UZQbLjJI/forest_hills_senior_coping_wit.htmlSue Thoms | sthoms1@mlive.comFri, 10 May 2013 09:27:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3625.10525494 ]]>Griffin Kragt hopes the benefit game, You're Not Alone/LAX Cares, on Saturday will reach people who are hurting and encourage them to reach out for help noGriffin Kragt hopes the benefit game, You're Not Alone/LAX Cares, on Saturday will reach people who are hurting and encourage them to reach out for help Griffin Kragt hopes the benefit game, You're Not Alone/LAX Cares, on Saturday will reach people who are hurting and encourage them to reach out for help http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/forest_hills_senior_coping_wit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/5mfmKGbToPQ/michigan_health_centers_eligib.htmlMelissa Anders | manders@mlive.comThu, 09 May 2013 12:34:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/index.ssf//2425.10520588 ]]>Thirty-two health centers throughout the state are eligible for an estimated $3.8 million, part of a $150 million national grant program.noThirty-two health centers throughout the state are eligible for an estimated $3.8 million, part of a $150 million national grant program.Thirty-two health centers throughout the state are eligible for an estimated $3.8 million, part of a $150 million national grant program.http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/michigan_health_centers_eligib.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/health_mlive/~3/931ApBzanEU/high_hospital_bills_go_public.htmlThe Associated PressThu, 09 May 2013 08:11:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/business/index.ssf//2425.10518932 ]]>Why does a joint replacement cost 40 times as much at one hospital as at another across the country? It's a mystery, federal health officials say.noWhy does a joint replacement cost 40 times as much at one hospital as at another across the country? It's a mystery, federal health officials say.Why does a joint replacement cost 40 times as much at one hospital as at another across the country? It's a mystery, federal health officials say.http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/high_hospital_bills_go_public.htmlnonadult