The recession has left more needy people desperate for medical care, so the Good Samaritan Health Clinic will put $62,000 from a recent fundraiser to good use to help the indigent. The Nurses Gala on May 8 benefited the clinic while recognizing Nurse of the Year in four categories from 18 nominees, Melissa Fahy, Good Samaritan CEO, explained. ...more

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October 4, 2008

The modest spending increase that Congress approved for a popular children's health insurance program will maintain coverage for those already enrolled. Many lacking insurance, though, will have to look elsewhere. ...more

December 26, 2007

By the time she hit 40, Cindi Barsa was 30 pounds overweight, perpetually exhausted and aching all the time. Two minutes on a treadmill was all she could manage, and keeping up with her children was impossible. ...more

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