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Cutting Medicaid drug spending not a simple task
The State Journal-Register Medicaid covers drugs for a wide variety of illnesses, from asthma to schizophrenia, and the cost per prescription ranges from $1 for aspirin to $1600 for an HIV drug. So, for lawmakers trying to figure out how to meet Gov. Pat Quinn's goal of cutting … Closer Look: Average adult on Medicaid fills 23 prescriptions a year; drugs … |
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Incidence of Asthma in Upstate New York is Higher than the New York State Average
WBGH One in 9 adults in upstate New York has asthma, which is a rate higher than the New York state average, according to a new report by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The upstate New York asthma rate for adults ages 18-64 is 11.6 percent compared to 9.7 … Report: upstate NY above state average for asthma cases |
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Yellow season hits state
Montgomery Advertiser Weily Soong has advice for allergy sufferers, whose symptoms also can include asthma and eczema: Keep windows closed at night, and use the air conditioner to clean, cool, dry and filter the air. Stay inside until late morning — pollens usually are … Allergies arriving early An Early Start to Allergy Season Atlanta pollen count drops more than 4000 |
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Incidence of asthma in upstate New York is higher than the New York state a
Ithaca Journal 2:58 pm One in nine adults in upstate New York has asthma, which is a rate higher than the New York state average, according to a new report by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The upstate New York asthma rate for adults ages 18 to 64 is 11.6 percent, … Asthma rate higher than average in Central New York |
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New York State Department of Health Awards NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Grant …
Newswise (press release) Newswise — NEW YORK (March 19, 2012)- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the recipient of a five-year grant, totaling up to $900000, from the New York State Department of Health to reduce the asthma burden in New York City. New York-Presbyterian will … |
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Sierra Club releases ad featuring asthmatic children
State Journal By Taylor Kuykendall, Reporter – email An advertisement from national environmentalists groups he asks the question what "if every polluter's lobbyist was suddenly replaced by asthmatic children." The commercial, posted to YouTube, proposes that the … If Polluter Lobbyists Were Asthmatic Children (VIDEO) New Ad: What If Polluter Lobbyists in Washington Were Replaced with Asthmatic … What Would Happen if all the Lobbyists for Polluters were Replaced by … |
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Nader to speak next month at Peru State College
Grand Island Independent Nader is stepping in for Anthony Shadid, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times who died during an asthma attack Feb. 16 in Syria. Nader, a close friend of the Shadid family, will share stories about Shadid during his … |
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New Hampshire Weighs Ban on Scents Worn By State Workers
Fox News (blog) The reason for the proposed ban — exposure to scented products can irritate or worsen symptoms for people with asthma or allergies. "The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal congestion, sneezing and the runny nose," Dr. Stanley … The Aromatic Plug-In Air Fresheners |
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Live free or sneeze? New Hampshire weighs ban on scents worn by state workers
Fox News The reason for the proposed ban — exposure to scented products can irritate or worsen symptoms for people with asthma or allergies. "The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal congestion, sneezing and the runny nose," Dr. Stanley … |
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Live free or sneeze? New Hampshire weighs ban on scents worn by state workers
MyFox Phoenix The reason for the proposed ban — exposure to scented products can irritate or worsen symptoms for people with asthma or allergies. "The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal congestion, sneezing and the runny nose," Dr. Stanley … |
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