Primary Care

Dr. Carlos R. Vega-Rich, M.D. - Pediatrician and Neonatologist

Allow me to introduce and endorse Dr. Carlos R. Vega-Rich, an attending Pediatrician and Neonatologist in Panama City in the Republic of Panama. When you meet him he seems young but actually he has almost thirty years of experience. He has compiled an impressive resume as a practicing doctor, researcher, and professor of pediatrics and neonatal care. Dr. Carlos Vega-Rich first studied medicine in Panama and has been practicing and teaching at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore...

doublethink

Repeat after me: Bruce Ivins worked for the US military. Bruce Ivins acted alone. He was always the primary suspect. The anthrax attacks were a joke. Nobody remembers them and therefore I don't care about them. Anybody who questions the official story that Bruce Ivins acted alone in the anthrax attacks that don't matter and which aren't remembered is beyond reason and should be ignored. LOL. pleasedon'treadthiscomic

PET owners are warned to take care of their pets as there will be a dog poisoning campaign next week. more...

... week. The Ministry of Primary Industry has identified these areas for the exercise: * Fiji College of Agriculture farm and boundary, Koronivia on Monday. * Veterinary pathology boundary, Koronivia on Tuesday. * Batiri ...

VA Medical Center Triples Space For Primary Care Visits

Dedication held for addition to Corryville VA medical facility.

That Electability Thing

BY TAYLOR MARSH --updated-- As Obama was having his successful sweep through Iraq, the Middle East and Europe, polling in battleground states showed shifts towards McCain. Memo to team Obama: This baby is far from locked up. In fact, it’s going to be a nail biter. Because Senator Obama can travel the world, give speeches with great flair, but when it comes to the American voter, he or she has to understand and relate before Sen. Obama gets the nod. Obama also faces discontent from some of Hill...

Need Some Botox With That Flu Shot?

Primary care doctors say they're having more and more trouble making ends meet; they're drowning in paperwork and making less than specialists. So, a growing number of general practitioners are adding cosmetic procedures to their offerings as a way to bring in more money.

The Ill-Conceived "Rocket Docket" Regulations Proposed by the NY Workers' Compensation Board

At the NY Workers' Compensation Board meeting last Tuesday, July 15th, Board Chairman Zachary Weiss proposed the adoption of the unworkable and ill-conceived so called "Rocket Docket " regulations. Below is the NY Workers' Compensation Alliance's position paper on the version of the regulations that were initially shared with us. Click here for a PDF version. We will be issuing a revised critique of the final version shortly. Click here for the final version of the Rocket Docket regulations. TH...

Universal Access to Healthcare, the New Jewish Penicillin.

I’ve made two trips to the Kosher Market this week to purchase the magical cure all for sickness, chicken noodle soup, accompanied by the HUGEST matzo balls in existence. Problem is, the soup isn’t actually a magical cure all for sickness. Another problem is that I’m not a doctor and can neither diagnose nor prescribe expensive prescription drugs. Another problem is that 47 million uninsured American lack access to preventative, primary and emergency care and have nowhere to go, besides th...

Palliative Care Services at Jamaica Hospital Recently Awarded

As a recent recipient of HRSA’s Grant for Residency Training in Primary Care and the HANYS 2008 Community Health Improvement Award, the Palliative Care team at Jamaica Hospital couldn’t be happier – and not about their accomplishments but what it means for their patients. “It’s great to be honored and awarded but we’re honestly most excited about expanding our services...

fire at tassajara

Statement from Abbot Ryushin Paul Haller on the Fire at Tassajara Written by Abbot Ryushin Paul Haller photo by Renshin Bunce As the forest fire encroaches into Tassajara valley, a new reality appears: danger is nearby and our hopes and fears rise up accordingly. Of course the safety and well-being of our staff and co-abbot who remained behind are our first concern and we'll do everything to ensure their safety. Through them and their actions, our wish for the well-being of Tassajara is express...