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2008-11-18 Learn all you can about health care alternatives courier-journal The Courier-Journal

The most persistent solution on the grassroots level is a single-payer system, the single payer being the federal government. This program involves a Medicare-type approach for everyone, but it would be expanded to include dental care, vision care and preventive programs. Overall, it would cost about the same -- maybe a little more, maybe a little less -- as the present 15 percent of the Gross National Product (GNP). All other industrialized nations with full coverage for all citizens average about half the costs in total medical care.

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By now it is almost a cliche to say that Americas health care system is broken. In response, many politicians who are calling for reform and universal health coverage are not, in fact, clarifying the situation because they include in their new plans the very elements that have busted the system. - Editorials courier-journal Louisville Kentucky News local news headlines stories world news

2008-11-18 No need for nursing home when PACE handles seniors care

PACEs dual role allows for flexibility in using the money that comes in from the federal government. Anne Fabiny, chief of geriatrics at the Cambridge Health Alliance, lists items such as glasses, dental care, window air-conditioner units and better shoes as typical things less likely to get covered or obtained via traditional health care programs. Part of the idea is that thorough preventive care can prevent more serious conditions and reduce hospitalizations.

Started in the 1970s as a community project to keep elders in their homes, today PACE provides a ride back and forth to its centers for day-care activities and medical appointments. Along with the nutritionist, social worker, psychologist, activity director, nurses aides, nurse practitioner, doctor and others, the driver is a part of the health care team that meets daily. The clinical staff members also hold group meetings at least twice a year with each patient.

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The Cambridge Health Alliances Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) treats nearly 200 PACE patients almost all of whom qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. They are supported by a coordinated medical team that the federal. - Nursing home Rachel Broudy patients health services Theresa Doherty Health care widget image senior health PACE Medicaid Robert Kane geriatrics 2008 medicine concierge Cambridge

2008-11-18 Dental program coming to college Statesman Journal

Chemeketa offers other health programs, including dental assisting, nursing and medical office management, but the school has no other health-care program leading to a bachelors degree, said Eric Howald, Chemeketa public relations coordinator.

Chemeketa dental assisting student Melissa Del Real practices rinsing and drying teeth on student Ayla Duyn. The school will offer a dental- hygienist degree in the future.

Not only am I excited about the terms of this agreement, I am hopeful that this agreement will be followed by an even closer relationship between Chemeketa and OIT," she said. "We will be exploring similar agreements in other health-care fields with OIT. "

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Chemeketa Community College students are gaining a new opportunity a shot at a bachelors degree as a dental hygienist. - News Salem OR News local news headlines stories world news

2008-11-17 Homeless program gets a boost

The care coordinator does intakes with patients and identifies services and supports needed by an individual. She may refer patients to other services available at Families First, including dental care, or elsewhere in the community. She help patients enroll in benefits programs such as food stamps, and can give out items such as Wal-Mart cards for prescription drugs, bus passes so they can get to health care appointments or jobs, outerwear, toiletries and sleeping bags.

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The folks with Families First think the ladies of Seacoast Womens Giving Circle are something special. The sentiment is mutual. And SWGC proved it by throwing its financial and work force support behind the nonprofit. - Portsmouth New Hampshire NH Maine ME Kennebunk Kennebunkport Kittery Seacoast New England news lodging information hotels restaurants real estate automobiles jobs cars employment

2008-11-17 Clinic offers affordable dental care - Whittier Daily News

Gloria Mayer, President and CEO of Friends of Children Dental Clinic in La Habra, stands in the clinic as they provide dental care for children on . The dental clinic serves mostly low-income and uninsured patients. (Staff Photo by Keith Durflinger)

The No. 1 health problem in America is dental cavities," said Gloria Mayer, president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA), which operates Friends of Children.

LA HABRA - No ones laughing at one of the only dental clinics in the area that offers nitrous oxide.

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2008-11-17 Health-care reform with Obama administration - El Paso Times

EL PASO - President-elect Barack Obamas plans for a universal health-care system is the last ray of hope for many in El Paso - where nearly a third of the residents are uninsured and millions of dollars go into health-care charity programs.

A comprehensive health-care plan in America has to look at all the other facets that impact health care. Youre not going to do anything by just providing insurance to people, if those people still do not have work and if those people still have to suffer in an economic crisis around this country," he said. "People are not even able to buy food. "

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2008-11-16 WTEN: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports - North Troys Whitney Young Health Center Opens Dentist Facilities

Many employers dont even provide dental coverage, so even though you may have medical insurance you may not have dental insurance," CEO of Whitney Young Health Services James Sinkoff said, "Coming to Whitney Young, you have the highest caliber and credentialed dentists and providers,"

The focus, for both the medical and dental offices, is preventative care, so people dont have to make trips to the emergency room.

Some say that dental care is often ignored, even by those with medical insurance.

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2008-11-16 Sioux City Journal: Private dentists also care for poor, uninsured

There are several dental offices in Sioux City where patients are seen at no charge. This program, Donated Dental Services, provides complete treatment to disabled adults. We also have a program called Give Kids a Smile, which provides dental treatment for children. Most offices in Sioux City which treat children are providers in that program. The majority of dental offices also see patients in these groups outside of the structured DDS and GKS programs. Our oral surgeons in Sioux City treat thousands of these patients each year.

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2008-11-16 The Dental program for kids will be able to expand

SmileHealthy offers dental care to about 1,000 low-income children in Champaign County, excluding those served by the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District dental program. It sends a mobile clinic to schools to provides cleanings, sealants and fluoride treatments, conducts a Head Start dental clinic in Rantoul and provides access to other kinds of dental care for free to those children whose families cant afford it.

The money will be used to expand the availability of mobile dental care at area schools and buy equipment to expand on the kind of care the program can offer, according to Executive Director Nancy Greenwalt.

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2008-11-15 MyFox Washington DC Boys Tragic Death Brings Changes to Md. Dental Care

Now, Deamontes mother, Alyce, is starting a new career in the dental field, and help is on the way for other uninsured children in

And that is the good of being a leader among states and expanding more dental care to other children. "

Its going to the elementary schools, screening kids, identifying kids with dental problems - kids who havent seen a dentist," explained Norman Tinanoff of the University of Maryland Dental School.

As part of the Deamonte Driver Dental Project, a coalition of dentists, state public health officials and educators were on hand as the governor presented a check for a new school mobile van.

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A 12-year-old Prince Georges County boy died last year when an infected tooth led to an infection of his brain. Now, Marylands governor and a new partnership of dentists and public health officials are working to get dental care to those who need it, and make sure such a tragedy never happens again. FOX 5s Karen Gray Houston has a closer look.