Asthma attack fears as one in three patients skips check-up (9 stories)

	Nursing - News July 31, 2014 Asthma attack fears as one in three patients skips check-up - Sunday Herald MORE than one-third of Scottish asthma sufferers are putting themselves at risk of fatal attacks by missing vital checks-ups with their doctors. Crawford among 5 to oppose VA overhaul measure - The Macon Telegraph The congressman from east Arkansas voted against a measure that cleared the House 420-5 and is now headed to the Senate for a vote. House approves bill overhauling VA health care - CBS News The 420-5 vote Wednesday sends the bill to the Senate, where approval is expected by the end of the week. More - KIII The $16.3 billion measure is intended help veterans avoid long waits for health care, hire more doctors and nurses to treat them and make firing senior executives at the VA easier. What's in bill to overhaul VA - The Washington Post Congress is set to adopt a landmark bill to help veterans avoid long waits for health care, hire more doctors and nurses to treat them and make it easier to fire senior executives at the Veterans Affairs Department. Peace Corps removes workers over Ebola threat - KCCI-TV Des Moines Humanitarian agencies working in west Africa on Wednesday stepped up their precautions against the Ebola virus, with the Peace Corps announcing it was removing hundreds of its volunteers from three of the hardest-hit nations. Increased 'bed taxes' on nursing facilities warrant... - McKnightsonline States have been increasingly taxing skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare providers to fund Medicaid in recent years, and federal authorities should look more closely at this trend, according to a government report released Tuesday. Community hospital singled out for nursing award - Bucksfreepress.co.uk A HEALTH centre in Marlow has been praised for giving outstanding support to student nurses after being chosen for a top award this week. Molly's the face of our city's fight to find cure for cancer - Oxford Times The 12-year-old Matthew Arnold School pupil was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia just before her third birthday in 2005. More Nursing News... Click here to manage your subscription settings Topix has Job listings for your town! Find Local Singles in your town! Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Install the Topix Community Toolbar Copyright © 2013 Topix All rights reserved. 1001 Elwell Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303

What Nursing Shortage? (8 stories)

	Nursing - News July 29, 2014 What Nursing Shortage? - Outpatient Surgery Magazine Do you remember hearing dire predictions of an oncoming nursing shortage about a decade ago? Well, never mind. Miami nursing home celebrates 70 years and four generations - The Miami Herald The Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center turned 70 this year, still being run by the fourth generation of the founding family. Worcester nurse to speak at international cancer conference - Malvern Gazette A NURSE leading cancer services in Worcestershire has been picked to speak at an international conference in the USA looking at how treatment for the condition can be made more comfortable. Focus falls on East Lancs elderly patients' care - Blackburn Citizen NHS chiefs have asked elderly patients to give their views on health and social care, ahead of moves to reduce the number of admissions to East Lancashire's hospitals. 'Poor outcomes' involving uncertified birthing attendants raise concerns - Vancouver Sun Before it was the Commonwealth Games, it was the Empire Games, and Vancouver was the site 60 years ago this week. Lawmakers Reach Deal Intended To Fix VA System In Crisis - National Public Radio Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have reached a deal to overhaul the embattled Department of Veterans Affairs, multiple news organizations are reporting. After 6 weeks, finally a deal on VA health care - Marine Corps Times Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, with Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., speaks during a news conference Thursday on Capitol Hill in Washington. Arizona college nursing program on probation - Sunherald The Arizona Daily Sun reports that the Arizona State Board of Nursing has enforced an 18-month probation period. More Nursing News... Click here to manage your subscription settings Topix has Job listings for your town! Find Local Singles in your town! Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Install the Topix Community Toolbar Copyright © 2013 Topix All rights reserved. 1001 Elwell Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303