Americans are still split on health care reform, but only 18% favor a total repeal: poll Dharapak/AP Obama has vowed to fight any efforts to repeal the health care reform he fought to pass. Though Republicans have vowed to get rid of Obama's sweeping health care reform as quickly as possible, it turns out most Americans don't want the legislation repealed entirely. A new Washington Post-ABC News poll released Tuesday found that only 18% are in favor of completely ejecting the health care overhaul passed last year, which Republicans dubbed "Obamacare." That doesn't mean most Americans support the reform, however: 50% of those polled said they oppose the law. It's no surprise that views on the issue are severely split along party lines. Three-quarters of Democrats support the law, according to ABC News, while 80% of Republicans oppose it. However even among those who said they don't support the law, only 33% favored a flat-out repeal. Meanwhile, Democrats welcomed the fight as an opportunity to defend health care reform.
By T.R. Reid -- Five Myths About Health Care in the Rest of the World - washingtonpost.com As Americans search for the cure to what ails our health-care system, we've overlooked an invaluable source of ideas and solutions: the rest of the world. All the other industrialized democracies have faced problems like ours, yet they've found ways to cover everybody -- and still spend far less than we do. I've traveled the world from Oslo to Osaka to see how other developed democracies provide health care. Instead of dismissing these models as "socialist," we could adapt their solutions to fix our problems. 1. Not so. In some ways, health care is less "socialized" overseas than in the United States. 2. Generally, no. In France and Japan, you don't get a choice of insurance provider; you have to use the one designated for your company or your industry. Canadians have their choice of providers. As for those notorious waiting lists, some countries are indeed plagued by them.
One More Thing to Worry About: Cabin Fever - Courant.com February 04, 2011|By Give 'em Health, William Weir The recent weather has many of us experiencing our own version of cabin fever. We've been driven indoors for days at a time, stressing over whether the roof will collapse. Where would horror movies be without cabin fever? And when you do venture outside — assuming you can force the front door open — you feel claustrophobic among the mounds of snow at every corner and the increasingly tall walls of the increasingly narrow corridors that once were sidewalks. It's the perfect storm for bona fide cabin fever. The phrase "cabin fever" shows up periodically in the 19th century, but didn't gain momentum until the 1918 publication of "Cabin Fever" by B.M. Connecticut College's Jefferson Singer describes it as the many forms of frustration that come with being in enclosed quarters. "The last thing I'd like to see is people turn a persistent snowfall into a disease or mental illness," said Singer, who teaches psychology. 'The Curtain Of Darkness'
New Books Helps Kids Start The Day Cooking A Healthful Breakfast And Learning About Nutrition - Courant.com January 27, 2011|By LINDA GIUCA, Special to The Courant, The Hartford Courant As an artist, film publicist and screenwriter, Pamela Cordell Avis lived much of her adult life in France, where she learned to appreciate the French way of cooking and dining. "It's a wonderful affair to eat. You're aware of what you're eating," she says. Using locally produced foods, sourced at farmers markets and small, dedicated shops, was a given in the French kitchen. And prompted by her goddaughter's interest in learning how to cook, Cordell Avis is passing along her message to a new generation. She and her goddaughter, Alexis LaCross, are the authors of "A Celebration of Breakfast" (www.acelebrationofbreakfast.com, $15.99). Along with dietitians, Cordell Avis contends that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, the opportunity to fuel the body for the morning's activities. "There are so many kids who can't concentrate [in school] because they haven't had a good nourishing meal," she says.
Facebook rolls out new 'Sponsored Stories' ads Updated 2011-01-27 8:32 AM By Ben Parr, Mashable Facebook is rolling out Sponsored Stories, a new ad format that turns your friends' actions into promoted content. Sponsored Stories is "a way for marketers to sponsor activities that happen throughout the News Feed," Facebook Product Marketing Lead Jim Squires told Mashable. For example, if you're Whole Foods and you're looking to increase your exposure on Facebook, you can pay to have a percentage of all check-ins to Whole Foods featured in a Sponsored Stories slot in the right-side column. "The advertiser is not controlling the message; it's about actions," Squires said. Starting today, four specific types of user actions can be turned into featured stories: likes, check-ins, actions within custom applications and Page posts. Facebook's roster of launch partners includes Coke, Levi's, Anheuser-Busch and Playfish. Sponsored Stories has a lot of similarities to Twitter Promoted Tweets.
Daschle, Frist, Strickland stress bipartisanship on health care From NBC's Catherine ChomiakAs House Republicans return to their health-care reform repeal effort -- and as the tone of political discourse is examined -- former Senate leaders Tom Daschle (D-SD) and Bill Frist (R-TN) and former Gov. Ted Strickland (D-OH) announced the creation of a bipartisan health project. The project's goal is to aid states with the new law's implementation and to find bipartisan solutions to health challenges. At a press conference in DC, the three men stressed the importance of working together and across party lines. Strickland added, "We do have differences. Frist clarified what they see as bipartisanship, "It doesn't mean abandon partisan principle. While House Republicans are working to repeal the law, Frist -- a Republican doctor -- disagreed with their course of action.
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Increase in Newly Diagnosed HIV Infections Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men --- Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 1999--2008 February 4, 2011 / 60(04);99-102 During 2001--2006, new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses among black men aged 13--24 years who have sex with men (MSM) in 33 states increased by 93% (1). The Wisconsin Division of Public Health (WDPH) recently reported to CDC a 144% increase during 2000--2008 in HIV diagnoses among black MSM aged 15--29 years in Milwaukee County. In October 2009, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), WDPH, and CDC investigated whether the increase in HIV infections among young black MSM in Milwaukee represented increased HIV transmission or simply better identification of prevalent infections. This report describes the results of that investigation, which indicated that a new "social networks" HIV testing strategy and the recent expansion of better targeted HIV testing efforts accounted for few diagnoses among young black MSM and occurred after HIV diagnoses increased, respectively. During 2006--2008, WDPH intensified HIV testing statewide. References
On-site medical services now offered at Domus schools - Stamford News - The Stamford Times - Stamford's Newspaper By DANIELLE CAPALBO Times Staff Writer STAMFORD -- Students enrolled at Domus schools may now receive on-site medical services -- like immunizations, physical exams and teeth cleanings -- from one of the leading health care providers in Connecticut. Community Health Center, Inc., recently opened its first school-based medical center in Fairfield County, located at 83 Lockwood Ave. It will serve nearly 300 middle and high school students from Trailblazers Academy and Stamford Academy. Regardless of their insurance status, students may receive immunizations, physical exams, medication management, intervention for acute chronic illnesses and long-term chronic care for conditions like asthma or diabetes. Students without health insurance will receive assistance to determine their eligibility for public programs like HUSKY. Beginning next month, students may also visit the center for mobile dental visits that include cleanings and X-rays. "It's been busy," Matera said.
Administration: Health repeal could cost millions coverage Administration analysis says as many as 129 million Americans under 65 have some pre-existing conditionHealth Secretary Sebelius says GOP debate on repealing health reform offers opportunity to remind people what is a stakeSebelius says too much is at stake to go back Washington (CNN) -- Nearly half of all Americans under the age of 65 have health conditions that could prevent them from getting insurance if the Republican effort to repeal health care reform is successful, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday. Sebelius said 129 million people -- nearly half of all Americans under the age of 65 -- have some form of pre-existing condition that could make them ineligible for coverage should they lose or change jobs, get divorced or face other changes that force them to seek new insurance. Republicans say the law will harm the economy without containing health care costs. "It's a substantial financing savings and an emotional savings as well," she said.