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R.I. immigrant health care funds not publicized
(Boston Globe - Jul 12, 2008)

State lawmakers tried to soften the blow of deep budget cuts by allocating more than a million dollars for health care for immigrant children.

www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2008/07/12/r...

Health Highlights: July 12, 2008
(HealthDay via Yahoo! News - Jul 12, 2008)

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

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Health Net Federal Services Meets Target Enrollments for Government's Disease Management Program
(Centre Daily Times - Jul 11, 2008)

Health Net Federal Services, LLC (Health Net), the government operations division of Health Net, Inc. (NYSE:HNT), today announced it has enrolled more than 26,000 TRICARE patients in the unified Disease Management Program established in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD) in September 2006 for the TRICARE Program. TRICARE Program enhancements were put in place to continue to improve ...

www.centredaily.com/news/education/story/709893.html

Soil Plays Important Role In Earth's Health
(NPR - Jul 11, 2008)

A soil scientist talks about the importance of fertile soil to the planet's environmental health and the problems caused by soil mismanagement.

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Health Care Lessons From France
(NPR - Jul 11, 2008)

Like the United States, France relies on both private and government insurance, with most people getting insurance through their employers. But in a ranking of 19 industrial nations, France is at the top of the list for health care quality, while the United States ranks last.

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N.J. health official to decide hospitals' inclusion in nat'l test
(BizJournals - Jul 11, 2008)

The New Jersey Health Planning Board voted to permit 12 community hospitals to participate in a nationwide study testing the safety and effectiveness of allowing hospitals to perform elective angioplasty procedures without having an on-site open-heart surgery program.

www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/2008/07/07/daily53....

Health Highlights: July 11, 2008
(HealthDay via Yahoo! News - Jul 11, 2008)

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

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New fiber derived from inulin launched for digestive health
(Nutraingredients.com - Jul 11, 2008)

BioAgave active fiber is a plant-derived source of inulin that is said to support digestive health and provide "unique" functional benefits to food and beverage applications.

www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=86482-gtc-nutriti...

Opening Glance: Health Care equipment and supplies
(AP via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 11, 2008)

Health care equipment and supply stocks opened mixed Friday as the broader markets fell on troubles at mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and a rebound in oil prices.

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Intel Gets FDA Approval Of Personal Health System
(InformationWeek - Jul 11, 2008)

The Health Guide system from Intel enables doctors and other health professionals to track the condition of patients living at home.

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