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items.
Nursing Shortage
Local schools are trying to grow their programs to make room for more students. Once they're
trained, the jobs find them. You can look up nursing jobs, in any paper or online job site, and see the huge number of openings that aren't going
anywhere.
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CVS Caremark Celebrates American Pharmacists Month by Thanking
Its 20,000 Pharmacists
CVS Caremark is kicking off American Pharmacists Month in October by thanking its more than
20,000 pharmacists for their dedication and commitment to patient care.
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Doctor ratings just a click away
Zagat is known for rating restaurants: Its survey for WellPoint will rate doctors. Soon
many people insured by Indianapolis-based WellPoint will be able to do just that.
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Hospital leaders discuss healthcare
Industry conferences are often about sending and receiving messages. The Texas Hospital Association?s Annual Leadership
Conference held Oct.
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HealthPartners Study: Consumers could save on health costs
Results from a study released today by HealthPartners shows that people using health savings and health
reimbursement accounts could save money on medical costs.
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November Elections To Contain Ballot Measures Addressing Health Care
Ballot measures in dozens of states "offer a preview of what issues could surface ... when
political interest groups will use such initiatives to attract voters in the presidential and congressional races," USA
Today reports.
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