Nursing - News February 7, 2013

Ciena Healthcare opening $12M facility in West Bloomfield (Crain's Detroit Business)
A manager and operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities is opening a new $12 million facility in suburban Detroit.

Doctors test skills on robot family (IcDumfries)
Doctors, nurses and medical students will be given the opportunity to practice on robot patients following the opening of a new training centre.

Michigan GOP governor proposes Medicaid expansion (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday became the sixth Republican governor to back the extension of Medicaid coverage under the Obama administration's health care overhaul, setting the stage for a potential fight with members of his own party who control the Legislature.

Chief Nursing Executive of the Year named (Richmond County Daily Journal)
Contributed photo Pamela Harrison was one of five leaders to receive the Chief Nursing Executive of the Year by Health Management Associates.

Amy Toliver: Nursing student, striptease dancer (The Las Vegas Sun)
Blonde bombshell Amy Toliver leads a double life to fulfill an incredible dream.

Tai Chi Might Help Stroke Survivors Avoid Falls (HON)
The ancient Chinese discipline of Tai Chi may help modern-day stroke patients avoid debilitating falls, a small new study suggests.

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