Secretary Sebelius Releases New Report: Hidden Costs of Health Care
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a new report – Hidden Costs of Health Care: Why Americans are Paying More but Getting Less.
Feces Found In Cocoa Beach Tests
Swimmers should know that, fecal bacteria has been found in the waters of Brevard County’s highly popular, Cocoa Beach.
Seniors Get Big Break On Prescription Drugs
President Obama announced on Monday a landmark agreement with pharmaceutical companies that pledged $80 billion in prescription drug discounts over the next 10 years.
Obama Ramps up In-Home Services for the Disabled
President Barack Obama announced Monday, measures to increase the ability of people with disabilities to live at home, rather than in institutions.
Gov. Crist Reins in Illegal Prescription Drugs
Governor Charlie Crist on Thursday signed into law legislation aimed at reining in the burgeoning black-market of illegal prescription drugs flowing from South Florida pain clinics across the eastern United States.
Study: Underage Drinking imposes Emotional, huge Financial Toll
A new study on the impact of underage drinking in Florida, released by the Department of Children and Families shows that not only is there a human price to be paid, but an enormous financial toll of $3 billion per year, as well.
NBA Finals Buy More Drinking Time
The Orlando City Council approved a one-hour extension of alcoholic beverage of alcohol sales during 2009 NBA Finals home games, June 9th and June 11th only.
Man fails to commit suicide
A man who threatened to commit suicide after he got into an argument on the phone with a former girlfriend, failed to do so.
WH Study finds Benefits of Health Care Reform Substantial
President Obama has articulated an ambitious agenda for health care reform. Today, the White House Council of Economic Advisers released a comprehensive report, whose major findings show that the benefits of reform would be substantial.
