health care

Day Jobs, Night Habits

Day jobs, night habits
The cost to the U.S. economy of the use of illegal drugs, tobacco and alcohol is estimated at $ 559 billion US through lost productivity, health care and crime, says the National Institute on Drug Abuse,… Continue reading

Stigma a Major Barrier to Treatment for Pregnant Women With Addictions

Stigma a major barrier to treatment for pregnant women with addictions
Doctors and other health care providers need to check their moral outrage at the door and treat pregnant women addicted to drugs and alcohol with compassion and supportive, team-based… Continue reading

A President, Two Turkeys and (Another) Health Care Deadline

A President, Two Turkeys And (Another) Health Care Deadline
“As a career prosecutor, I understand the devastating effects that addiction can have on one's life,” Bondi said. “While I understand that this … Radel pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after… Continue reading

State Mental Health Plan May Leave Ithaca Without Adequate Care

State mental health plan may leave Ithaca without adequate care
Over $ 1.3 billion per year is spent on OMH hospital treatment and care for 10,000 individuals, while $ 5.3 billion is spent on mental health care in the community… Continue reading

What Is a Good Medical Career for a Person With a Felony Record?

Question by Len M: What is a Good medical career for a person with a felony record?
I am recently released from prison with a felony record. i am considering going back to school to help me get a job/career.… Continue reading

Pivot and Providence Health Care to Announce Response to Controversial Heroin

Pivot and Providence Health Care to announce response to controversial heroin
VANCOUVER – A Catholic-run health care organization and Vancouver advocates for the poor are joining forces to take action against the federal government over new regulations that restrict… Continue reading