Texas Dentists

Dr. Van A. Phillips Hattiesburg American

Mon, 02 Jan 2009 02:13:00 GMT

Survivors include his wife, Mary "Weezie" Glenn Phillips of Hattiesburg; two daughters, Jo Ellen Phillips Martin of Hattiesburg and Jeanie Phillips Barrier of Nashville, Tenn. ; a stepdaughter, Becky Glenn Boone of Hattiesburg; two stepsons, Bob Glenn of Mobile, Ala. and Lt. Col. Frank Glenn of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Dr. Tom Rhea Phillips of Hattiesburg; six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

Dr. Phillips was a retired dentist and member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was also a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.

Pre-paid healthcare for families of NRIs

Mon, 01 Jan 2009 02:15:00 GMT

The card is also being aggressively marketed in countries such as the US and around the Middle-East. Dr Ravi Halekote, President of India Health Card and a dentist with a successful practice in San Antonio, Texas said, "Most of us came to America with one intention - to help our families in India.

Transglobal Beneficial, a Texas-based healthcare solutions firm has launched a pre-paid, refillable India Health Card, making it easier for NRIs to pay medical bills for family members and relatives in India.

Many California health workers not checked for criminal pasts - Los Angeles Times

Mon, 31 Dec 2008 02:21:00 GMT

The Dental Bureau of California, for example, started requiring fingerprints in 1986 but has almost none on file for any dentist licensed before then -- some 16,000 people, said Cathleen Poncabare, the boards executive officer.

Californias failure to check the criminal backgrounds of health professionals extends well beyond nurses, encompassing tens of thousands of doctors, dentists, psychiatric technicians and therapists.

Those who have not been fingerprinted include almost three-quarters of psychiatric technicians; nearly half of family therapists, social workers and dentists; and 12 pct. of physicians.

Over 60. and Getting Younger

Mon, 26 Dec 2008 02:21:00 GMT

As one of many unfortunate investors - I, too, have seen the Stock Market and the Housing Market go up and down. I once invested in oil wells, in Texas. I was receiving 15 percent and then nothing. A very good dentist friend placed me in this less than perfect investment.

Open doors and open hearts make for a fulfilling home life

Mon, 26 Dec 2008 02:21:00 GMT

She (the caseworker) asked us if we could take two boys," said Val Kerr, 65, who works for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Susan Combs. "I said, Boys She said, Yes, boys - teenage boys. We have no place else to put them.

I had no place to go as far as the Austin area, and they opened their home as soon as they heard about my circumstances," said Paul, an 11th-grader who wants to attend Texas State University and major in social work after he graduates from high school. "Im happy here with the Kerrs. "

The Galveston County Daily News

Mon, 25 Dec 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Remember that dentists are trained in much the same way as are physicians, and they are usually sensitive to their patients fears and anxiety. Most will be only too happy to explain the reasons for the recommended treatment and to answer questions. Remember, too, that understanding the facts goes a long way to eliminating the fears but, if you dont ask questions, the dentist wont know that anything is bothering you.

Be sure to provide the dentist as much information as possible. What are your symptoms Are you under a physicianss care for any other medical problem Are you allergic to any medication Is there something in your past medical history that could affect a recommended treatment Are you taking prescribed or over-the-counter medicine There can never be too much information when your well-being is at stake.

Investing in Health Disparities - Newspaper Tree El Paso

Mon, 24 Dec 2008 02:20:00 GMT

We have fewer registered nurses, physicians, dentists and other healthcare workers than in any other part of Texas except for the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Outside of the metropolitan area the rest of the county is considered medically underserved. The number of primary care providers to serve our population is half of the average found in the rest of Texas.

Deamontes mother was repeatedly refused dental services for an usd. 80 tooth extraction that could have saved the life of this young boy. He died because he had no insurance and no dentist would pull his rotten tooth without payment up front.

Local News: City to name new health authority

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Pierce, an associate professor for Texas Tech School of Medicines internal medicine department, announced in October hes leaving his usd. 48,000-a-year, part-time position to join the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. His last day under contract in Amarillo - Pierce actually contracts with the city for his work, rather than the counties - is .

Kenneth Crossland, a Canyon dentist who is chairman of the Bi-City-County Health District board, said the city doesnt have to replace Pierce with a physician from Tech, but said thats the best option given the academic credentials.

Extreme drug violence grips Mexico border city - Los Angeles Times

Mon, 21 Dec 2008 02:12:00 GMT

A three-day visit by a pair of Times journalists to the rough-and-tumble factory town, across the border from El Paso, Texas, reveals a fear-struck place where most residents assume -- often correctly -- that the police are crooked and where the governments control of the streets appears tenuous at best.

The young man nods. Around us, amid cut-rate dentist offices and bars with names like Club Safari, the looky-loos keep their rapt silence as workers from the coroners office wrestle the newest victims from their car.

Corsicana Daily Sun, Corsicana, Texas - Cox testifies during Williams hearing

Mon, 20 Dec 2008 02:10:00 GMT

Also testifying on Wednesday were Carolyn Yates, who said Cortez-Rivera came to her familys home the day after his arrest and she saw the bruises; Carina Garfias, the wife of Cortez-Rivera, who said she took the photos of her husbands bruises at his request; retired dentist Dr. James Price, who said he helped Cortez-Rivera hire a lawyer; Officer Kenneth Darby, who testified about joining the chase; and Williams, who resumed his testimony which had been interrupted Tuesday.