Naegele takes leadership role at Clinica Santa Maria

Elaine Naegele has tried everything to learn Spanish. more»

Novak takes helm at MSMS

Julie L. Novak wanted to make a difference in the world. more»

Health spending, GDP head in two directions
By Health Quarterly Staff

Taxpayers are expected to pick up more than half of health care costs by 2018, according to a recent report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. more»

Michigan ICU safety effort expands to 10 states

A program, pioneered in Michigan, to reduce infections in the intensive care unit is expanding to 10 more states under a federal grant. more»

Mental health needs rise as economy worsens
By Thomas J. Morrisey - Capital News Service

The fight may become more difficult for people needing professional help for mental illness. As part of her recent budget proposal, Gov. Jennifer Granholm called for a 2.3 percent cut in funding for the community mental health system. The cuts would go into effect in October. more»

Metro Cancer Center lobby eases patients’ suffering

Being a five-time cancer survivor, Bob Israels, president and owner of Israels Designs for Living, knows a good health care environment from a bad one. He and his wife, Paulette, donated the time, talent and funding to furnish the lobby of Metro Health Cancer Center, which opened June 30 last year. more»

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