There are several healthcare options available to veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a network of hospitals that offer medical care exclusively to veterans. While VA health care is not an insurance program it offers health care for service related injuries, ailments, and disabilities to Veterans at no cost. Veterans not being treated for
Medicaid is a New York state medical assistance program that provides medical and health-related services to people who cannot afford to pay for these services on their own. It is jointly funded through the federal and state government. In New York Medicaid is being expanded to cover people and families up to 138% of the
Early last month, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) launched their “I’m Not Average” Campaign to highlight the powerful stories of cancer survivors. In each of these inspirational stories, survivors share the great impact research and development in cancer medicines have had on their lives. Due to new, innovative treatments each of these
Q: What’s the leading cause of heart disease in women? A: The most common cause of heart disease is a buildup of fatty plaque in your arteries. The buildup of this plaque thickens the walls of your arteries, which slows the blood flow to your organs and tissues. It can also create serious damage to
Most of us grew up being told to drink our milk so that we can keep our bones big and strong. We all know our bones need calcium to remain healthy, but did you know vitamin D is also a foundation for healthy bones? The combination of vitamin D and calcium may be the key
The United Hospital Fund has issued a new report on their Preventable Hospital Readmission Initiative, started in 2011. The report looks at several New York City Hospitals and their work that included staffing enhancements, patient and caregiver education, medication management and electronic health record system enhancements. Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Ending the
Women experience several different changes to their body throughout their lifetime. Hormones play a significant role in these changes especially during menopause and pregnancy. The hormones with the biggest effects are hCG, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is the first hormone to appear during pregnancy and is picked up by a urine
Heart Disease The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says heart disease is responsible for about 29% of deaths in women. This is because women are under-diagnosed and often times when the disease is discovered it is too late to cure it. Women tend to be under-diagnosed because symptoms might be common, including nausea,
The New York Times writes on the gender differences in symptoms of heart attacks and the gender bias in medical studies. New York State has requested federal permission to import limited amounts of medical marijuana for use in young people with a rare form of epilepsy. Acting Health Commissioner Howard Zucker wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder with the
Read where the US ranks near the bottom in infant mortality rates among the 29th wealthiest nations; how US diabetes rates have stabilized but continue to rise in minority populations and how a new study finds the uninsured rate for Hispanics dropped dramatically with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act… and more important health headlines in NYS all in this week’s Dose of Health News!