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Proposed school health plan debated (Newport News-Times) A group of Lincoln County residents, consisting largely of members of the religious community, is attempting to prevent the Lincoln County Health and Human Services Department (HHS) from implementing into the county's public school system a proposed plan designed to help prevent teen pregnancies and the spreading of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents, according to county residents ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Rell seeks to calm objections from critics of Charter Oak health plan (Norwalk Advocate) Gov. M. Jodi Rell has offered an olive branch to critics of her Charter Oak Health Plan, asking them to meet Tuesday with the commissioner of social services to iron out their differences. us.rd.yahoo.com
Connecticut Attorney General Calls For Rebidding Of State Health Insurance Programs, Governor Says Move Is Unnecessary (Medical News Today) Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (D) on Monday recommended that the state Department of Social Services rebid contracts with managed care organizations for HUSKY and the Charter Oak health plan, but Gov. Jodi Rell (R) said that rebidding is not necessary, the New Haven Register reports (O'Leary, New Haven Register, 11/18). us.rd.yahoo.com
Northwest teachers have option of securing temporary health care (The Citizens' Voice) Northwest Area teachers with families seeking health insurance during the current strike will have to cough up $46 a day for coverage through a federal plan that offers temporary continuation of benefits at group rates. us.rd.yahoo.com
Health plan separation could come at risk for state (Norwalk Advocate) Gov. M. Jodi Rell's decision last week to separate her Charter Oak Health Plan from HUSKY health coverage could open the state to lawsuits from managed-care companies, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday. us.rd.yahoo.com
Youngminds Calls For Extra Support For 18-25 Year Olds With Mental Health Problems, UK (Medical News Today) YoungMinds welcomes today's recommendations in the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) review to provide CAMHS users with a clear transition plan up to the age 25. Roger Catchpole, YoungMinds Principal consultant and member of the CAMHS Review Expert Panel said: "Young people in CAMHS often find themselves without the support they need when they reach 18. us.rd.yahoo.com
Child labour ban fine but how to feed them (rediff.com) Banning children from work is fine only if there is a plan to support them. us.rd.yahoo.com
HMSA to end Keiki Care Plan (BizJournals) The Hawaii Medical Service Association is ending the Keiki Care Plan. us.rd.yahoo.com
Survey looks at mental health needs for local youngsters (Quincy Herald-Whig) The first community needs assessment designed to find gaps and strengths of early childhood mental health services in Adams County has been completed. us.rd.yahoo.com
Suspect in violent Banks robbery arrested, child seized (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland) PORTLAND, Ore. -- A suspect in a violent home invasion robbery in August has been arrested, his child taken into protective custody and a cache of illegal drugs and money seized. us.rd.yahoo.com
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