Posted By Sofia Schonell on September 26, 2010
Illinois’ 200 hospitals and health systems are responsible for about 426,700 direct and indirect jobs and generate $75.1 billion for the state’s economy, the Illinois Hospital Association reports.
An IHA study, Illinois Hospitals $75 Billion Impact on our Economy—the first report of its kind in Illinois that examines the statewide economic impact of hospitals—found that Illinois hospitals are among the top three employers in nearly half of the state’s counties. Hospitals are essential to economic development because companies looking to relocate or expand want access to high-quality healthcare services.
“Illinois hospitals play a vital role in strengthening the economy of their local communities and the state, which is more essential now during the economic downturn,” said IHA President Maryjane A. Wur
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Posted By Stephanie Tripp on September 22, 2010
Skin discoloration is a common health and beauty complication in women and is often attributed to changes in hormones or complications with skin disorder. If you are a woman who is struggling with skin discoloration on your face and neck, you may want to consider the types of skin discoloration treatment your dermatologist can provide.
Treating a skin discoloration can be done through a variety of methods and there are many home kits that are effective if your discoloration is mild. However, before utilizing a home skin discoloration treatment, you will want to see a dermatologist to determine, exactly, why your skin has changed colors. If the complication is related to hormone imbalance, the use of home treatment kits may not prove effective. Read more…
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Posted By Sofia Schonell on September 20, 2010
American and Italian researchers have found that a novel drug allows anandamide – a marijuana-like chemical in the body – to effectively control pain at the site of an injury.
Led by Daniele Piomelli, the Louise Turner Arnold Chair in Neurosciences and director of the Center for Drug Discovery at UC Irvine, the study suggests that such compounds could form the basis of pain medications that don’t produce sedation, addiction or other central nervous system side effects common with existing painkillers, such as opiates.
“These findings raise hope that the analgesic properties of marijuana can be harnessed to curb pain,” Piomelli said. “Marijuana itself is sometimes used in clinical settings for pain relief but causes many unwanted effects. How
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Posted By Stephanie Tripp on September 20, 2010
Cooler weather always brings me dry skin. Last week, I went shopping for a body wash product that would help prevent my dry skin from getting out of control. I found the Softsoap Brand Body Butter Coconut Scrub body buff wash.
I like using body washes because they have lower PH levels than bar soaps. Because they are milder than bar soaps, they don’t make dry skin worse. The convenience of body washes like the Softsoap Brand Body Butter Coconut Scrub appeals to me. Everyone in the family can use them and not worry about the sanitary issues of bar soaps.
You’ll find Softsoap Brand personal care products in grocery and drug stores; chain stores and online. I bought the 15 fluid oz. Read more…
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