Archive for the ‘Health Care’ Category

EPA to test air, water in Ohio town fearing cancer

By Associated Press on Friday, December 19th, 2008

The state’s environmental chief says trying to find out what is causing a surprisingly high…

New CEO named for St. Vincent Mercy

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Dr. Imran Andrabi has been named president and CEO for St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center,…

Mich. eyes new penalties for having illegal smokes

By Associated Press on Monday, December 1st, 2008

Michigan, a ripe destination for illegal cigarettes because of its high per-pack tax, could start…

Husband wins care rights for stricken wife

By Associated Press on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

The husband of a woman in Ohio who has been in a persistent vegetative state…

ProMedica CEO agrees to stay on

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

At the request of the Board of Trustees of ProMedica Health System, Alan Brass will…

County promotes discount prescription program

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Monday, November 24th, 2008

Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop is promoting a program to help lower the price of…

Urban Active launches charity campaign

By Aya Khalil on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Help a family in need and receive a 30-day free work out pass at Urban…

Woman uses cancer experience to educate others

By Mary Beth Scherer on Friday, October 31st, 2008

Miriam Leeper-Kende
As Miriam Leeper-Kende listened to her son play piano, an indescribable feeling came…

MCCC offers Health Awareness Day

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Monday, October 20th, 2008

MONROE, Mich. – Health Odyssey, Monroe County Community College’s annual day of health awareness, will…

Dispute over autism link to vaccine remains

By Michael Driehorst on Friday, October 10th, 2008

While the popular consensus is that every child should be immunized, there are some who…