NHS Trust name change 'all about vanity' - MP Aug 24, 2008
The PCT should be putting the care of patients first instead of their public image. "This seems to be a trendy, vanity-led project that wont help the health of the people of this borough one iota.". (Rochdale Observer)
JCPD probes local homicide (5515) Aug 23, 2008
Wspahn wrote on Aug 22, 2008 3:19 PM:" Well as I said earlier ODF, there is exceptions to all the rules. Columbia appears to have a higher rate than maybe a town its size, while Springfield apparently has a lower crime rate than its size. Please don't list every exception. If you want to tell me that smaller towns have more crime than bigger towns on the whole, you are wrong. Not talking PCT. talking total numbers. ". naturally wrote on Aug 22, 2008 2:54 PM:" whew! I haven't had time to read all... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
National Football League Aug 23, 2008
Associated Press Last updated: 12:49 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2008. San Francisco 37, Chicago 30. (Albany Times Union)
Obesity In Elderly A Ticking Time Bomb For Health Services Aug 23, 2008
Dr Gill Lewendon, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Plymouth Teaching PCT, added: "This report highlights the problem of obesity in an increasingly ageing population. The PCT and City Council work closely with a wide range of voluntary and statutory agencies to provide increased opportunities for everyone to eat more healthily and to move around a bit more. For those who are already very overweight or obese, the PCT provides a comprehensive weight management service for people of all ages.... (Science Daily)
Survivors angry that pilot tried to land plane in monsoon storm Aug 22, 2008
Questions over why airport was kept open Six Britons thought to be among 89 dead. east Asia correspondent. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Watertown mens summer basketball Aug 22, 2008
Standings WIN LOSS PCT GB PF PA Purple Valley Hoops 13 1 0. 929 0. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Nelson: Bad year didn't shake Lee Aug 21, 2008
" For the Indians, Lee's continued path to excellence is one of the bright spots for a team that has traded many of its players, most notably , in order to look ahead. Lee is perhaps one of the few holdovers from the recent era. His teammates don't apologize for being alert and perhaps playing with more energy on days he pitches. The clubhouse is aware it could have back-to-back Cy Young winners (Sabathia won it last year). "We'd like to get him as many wins as possible," left fielder said. In... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Seino Disbands Own Medical Insurance Union Aug 21, 2008
has disbanded its own medical insurance association due to higher costs reflecting national medical insurance system reform implemented in April, officials said Thursday (JCN Network, Japan)
Teddy camera catches carer thief Aug 20, 2008
Mr Sampson said: "My mother has end-stage leukaemia and we had to get a carer in who worked for the primary care trust (PCT). "The next day my mum said 40 had gone out of her purse ... Bernie Cuthel, managing director of Liverpool PCT Provider Services, said: "We can confirm that a former health care assistant, employed by the Provider arm of Liverpool Primary Care Trust has been arrested and convicted of stealing from a patient. "Liverpool Primary Care Trust has fully supported Merseyside... (BBC News -- Health)
Diabolical NHS stops vital drug Aug 20, 2008
Joan Hughes, 66, was given access to drug Sunitinib in February, following a three-month battle with Berkshire East PCT.. Since starting on the drug Joans cancer has gone into remission. (Get Bracknell)
Wirral health chiefs urged to restart dental screening as borough ... Aug 20, 2008
7 teeth, according to the APHO. Jeff Clarke, the man Conservatives hope will unseat Ben Chapman, the current MP for Wirral South, is now urging the Primary Care Trust (PCT) to reintroduce a dental screening programme for all primary-age children in school, after it was revealed the service has been axed by the PCT.. Mr Clarke made his calls for increased screening after Wirral s PCT confirmed, in response to questions by the Conservatives, that they no longer provide a dental screening programme... (Liverpool Daily Post)
Lowe's 2Q profit drops 7.9 pct, still beats view Aug 19, 2008
9 pct, still beats view ... 9 pct, still beats view. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cutcliffe faces tough challenge Aug 19, 2008
" The Blue Devils were tied or ahead in the fourth quarter five times over the past two seasons, but they only have one win to show for it. Cutcliffe and his staff already have won some battles off the field. Duke has commitments from 21 class of 2009 prospects, including two four-star recruits (defensive tackle of Columbus, Ga., and running back of Durham, N.C.). Duke had signed only one four-star prospect (tight end ) in its past three recruiting classes. Duke's upcoming recruiting class... (Duke Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kauai unemployment rises to 4.5 pct Aug 17, 2008
Kauai Garden Island News. Kauai unemployment rises to 4. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
County spending may rise Aug 16, 2008
Just because we have it doesn't mean we have to spend it, Pct ... I feel real strongly about keeping the cash ending as high as we can, Pct. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
More Than 80 Percent of Indonesia Bird Flu Cases Die Aug 16, 2008
MedlinePlus: More than 80 pct of Indonesia bird flu cases die ... More than 80 pct of Indonesia bird flu cases die. (MEDLINEplus)
Wal-Mart Says 2Q Profit up 17 Pct, Raises Outlook Aug 15, 2008
Wal-Mart's 2nd-quarter profit rises 17 percent as it attracts financially squeezed shoppers. By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business WriterNEW YORK August 14, 2008 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bikes may be sold for cancer drug Aug 15, 2008
His consultant told him about the benefits of Sutent - which can prolong the lives of kidney cancer victims - but warned that his local primary care trust (PCT) would not pay for the treatment ... When these PCTs turn people's applications down, they are just giving them a death sentence ... The PCT said it was awaiting the full guidelines from National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on the clinical effectiveness of Sutent and would then review its current policy. (BBC News)
Are NHS jobs at risk? Aug 14, 2008
Instead, the PCT plans to concentrate on commissioning services such as health visiting, school nursing, district nursing, community palliative care, audiology, dietetics, podiatry and speech therapy from other organisations ... The PCTs have been told they can keep directly managed services, which are currently run by "provider arms" but have been warned that this could lead to conflicts of interest ... A report to Bournemouth and Poole PCT's board said it would have to set up a new... (Dorset Echo)
What would make cycling in Sydney easier? Aug 12, 2008
Anyway that was 3 years ago and I have never looked back ,I can beat the bus to and from work 95 pct of the time. I am fitter both physically and mentally as well as helping the enviroment in some small way. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
International League Standings Aug 11, 2008
UPDATED: 03 :25 a.m. EDT, August 11, 2008. 8/11/2008, 2:33 a.m. EDT. (Cleveland.com)
Were leading the way on MMR jab Aug 11, 2008
She said the Kirklees PCT community immunisation team has worked hard over the past six months to identify the children who have not had their vaccines. Those families have been invited to attend a clinic. (Huddersfield Examiner)
Vaccinations urged to prevent measles outbreak Aug 10, 2008
Dr Emer Coffey, consultant in public health for Liverpool PCT, said: This is a really important new programme to offer MMR vaccination to children who missed their chance to be vaccinated over the last 10 years. These children have either never had any vaccine or just had one dose. (Liverpool Daily Post)
Bic Camera Raises Stake in Best Denki Aug 9, 2008
will boost its equity stake in Best Denki Co. to 15 pct from 10 pct to enhance their alliance, the two Japanese consumer electronics retailers said Friday. "> Bic Camera Raises Stake in Best Denki Tokyo, Aug 8, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Bic Camera Inc. will boost its equity stake in Best Denki Co. to 15 pct from 10 pct to enhance their alliance, the two Japanese consumer electronics retailers said Friday.Best Denki, based in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka, will procure 3.06 billion yen by... (JCN Network, Japan)
Konica Minolta Posts Net Profit Growth Aug 9, 2008
said Thursday that it secured a net profit increase in April-June thanks to a special profit from the sale of a subsidiary (JCN Network, Japan)
NHS buildings fail key safety checks Aug 9, 2008
"Much work" had been carried out already, the PCT said in a statement. The PCT has already taken a major decision over its facilities in the last month when board members decided to move 14 beds from Chalfont and Gerrards Cross Hospital after a fire inspection ... The findings - obtained by Bucks Free Press under the Freedom of Information Act - meant the PCT could not give itself a clean bill of health to national NHS watchdog the Healthcare Commission. (Bucks Free Press)
Weather's blazing hot, but will Chipper be? Aug 8, 2008
Count the number of players with a better PCT than ... I don t know where you got he was 10th in fielding pct. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Row over using the 'obese' word in Warwickshire Aug 8, 2008
"If it is not used, some parents would believe their child to be 'very overweight' and not actually 'obese'. "Those parents with overweight and obese children should have helplines and advice included with details of their child's weight and, ideally, the PCT will follow up such children after perhaps six to 12 months to ensure the problem is not ignored. " Members of Warwickshire's panel, which is made up of representatives from local councils, the PCT and NHS Trusts, see straight-talking... (Coventry Telegraph)
Row over implant funding refusal Aug 8, 2008
Dr Wheatley said that other PCTs in London, Bradford and Nottingham do offer bilateral implants and therefore her daughter is falling victim to a "postcode lottery" ... As a result, PCTs across the country are adopting different approaches ... "I believe the PCT only considered the extra cost of a second implant, not how much less her education will cost if she has both ears operated on now. "We believe that morally Ellie should have the operation on the NHS.. (BBC News)
Vaccines urged over scare Aug 7, 2008
Dr Sally Bradley, Director Public Health with Manchester PCT, said: "Measles can be a serious illness with the potential for nasty complications. That is why it is so important for parents to protect their children with two doses of MMR vaccine. "The vaccine is usually given to children at around 13 months old, with a second dose before they start school. "Although we are only aware of a small number of cases at present, with so many unvaccinated children in Manchester, there is a high risk of... (BBC News -- UK)
Tough, sullen stretch for Braves Aug 6, 2008
983 fielding pct and 4 ... A little more perspective: Furcal has a lifetime fielding pct of. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Parents warned if kids are too fat Aug 6, 2008
"This important move is not about pointing the finger. It is about equipping parents with the information they need to help their children live healthier lives." But Andrew Ramwell, an expert at Manchester Metropolitan University who has advised the government on obesity, said: "I'm not sure all parents will understand what the measurements mean and what action they should take. We are very good at pinpointing problems, but not so good at deciding what needs to be done. The government and trusts... (Manchester Evening News)
Easton company invents new cell device Aug 5, 2008
The machine, called a PCT sample preparation system, is already being used at Harvard School of Public Health, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Samples can be ready for analysis in minutes as opposed to hours, like more traditional systems. (Easton Journal, MA)
Health: Official letters to warn parents if their child is obese ... Aug 5, 2008
The PCT will send a letter to parents saying whether the child is underweight, a healthy weight, overweight or very overweight. The "very overweight" category will correspond with the clinical definition of obese. (guardian.co.uk)
Closures, cancellations Aug 5, 2008
Harris County Constable Precinct 6 National Night Out - Pct. 6 Constable Victor Trevino has announced that the National Night Out event scheduled for Tuesday, August 5 at Diez Park has been rescheduled. (KHOU.com, TX)
Patients happy with their care Aug 5, 2008
"In addition, the PCT has received 3.4m from the Department of Health to set up a new GP-led health centre and two new GP practices in areas with the lowest numbers of doctors and the highest health need."These new services will not replace existing practices, but will provide additional facilities, which will improve patients' choice. "The new services will provide convenient access to GPs at times that suit them and will contribute to improved patient satisfaction.". (Shields Gazette)
Hospitals to be refused payment if patients contract superbugs Aug 4, 2008
The PCT's proposal is part of a raft of measures designed to stamp out superbugs ... The PCT wants to cut rates of clostridium difficile by a third by 2011 and ensure that no more than 18 cases of MRSA are recorded each year in the county's acute hospitals ... Jan Stubbings, chief executive of the PCT, told directors at a board meeting that discussions needed to take place to ensure superbug rates continued to fall. (Forester)
NHS surgeries have clean bill of health Aug 3, 2008
HAMPSHIRE patients are happy with the care they get from the Primary Care Trust (PCT), according to a recent survey ... Hampshire's PCT excelled in the fact that patients could make an appointment three days in advance and that they thought doctors listened carefully to what they had to say ... The Local Health Services Survey is conducted every year across 60 PCTs and is used to gain the views of patients, and their experiences of primary care. (Hampshire Chronicle)
US jobless rate rises to 4-year high of 5.7 pct Aug 1, 2008
7 pct - International Herald Tribune. US jobless rate rises to 4-year high of 5. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
17 patients with cancer wrongly get the all-clear Aug 1, 2008
Mrs Murphy took her case to the High Court, where a judge urged the Salford PCT panel to reconsider. But yesterday the PCT confirmed the decision ... After the PCT hearing, Mrs Murphy said: 'I feel sickened by the way I have been treated. (Daily Mail)
Platinum dives 7 pct on weak demand Aug 1, 2008
August 1, 2008 at 10:07 AM EDT. LONDON Platinum slid nearly 7 per cent and palladium by more than 5 per cent on Friday as a spate of poor results from the automotive sector and a rising dollar triggered a sell-off of the precious metals. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
GM to Cut 15 Pct of US, Canadian Salaried Workers Jul 31, 2008
GM plans to cut 15 percent of US, Canadian salaried workers as part of cost-cutting measures. By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto WriterDETROIT July 30, 2008 (AP) The Associated Press FONT SIZE. (ABC News -- Wire)
Foreign Firms in Japan Log Record Sales, Capex in FY 2006 Jul 31, 2008
3 pct from the previous year to 35,409 ... 5 pct, the ministry said ... 3 pct, compared with an average rate of 3. (JCN Network, Japan)
70-year-old woman becomes a deputy Jul 31, 2008
MAGNOLIA, Texas -- The Montgomery County Pct. 5 Constable's Office has a new reserve deputy, but she isn't your ordinary rookie. (KHOU.com, TX)
County budget talks continue Jul 30, 2008
Approved a resolution of respect for Vernon Brown, retired employee of Pct ... He served the citizens of Pct. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
PACKERS UPDATE: Taking a look at Green Bay Jul 29, 2008
Inside Slant - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Lilly 2Q earnings rise 44 pct as sales increase Jul 29, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By TOM MURPHY, AP Business Writer Thu Jul 24, 9:12 AM ET. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
DH chooses 40 bodies for information accreditation Jul 29, 2008
Making up the 40 organisations chosen to test the scheme are 24 charities, 10 public sector bodies including a PCT and six hospitals, and six organisations from the commercial sector. The commercial organisations selected include BUPA, the BMJ Group and Patient UK, a health information website backed by GP computer supplier EMIS.. (EHI Primary Care)
Community Learning Disabilities Nurse Jul 29, 2008
This is a NHS appointment employed by Southwark PCT. In return we offer first class career development, flexible working and a range of staff benefits including final salary pension. (Nursing Times)
Harvey Norman Q4 sales improve, up 3 pct Jul 29, 2008
Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:05am BST. MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian electrical goods and furniture retailer Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (HVN.AX: , , ) said on Tuesday same-store sales for the three months to June 30 rose 3 percent, beating forecasts despite weak consumer spending. (Reuters)
Life Sciences 25 Jul 28, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Cut to fertility services 'cruel' Jul 26, 2008
North Staffordshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) stopped its fertility service for "financial reasons" while the PCT in Stoke-on-Trent offers one IVF cycle ... " Leaked document Fertility treatment has been in the spotlight on the 30th anniversary of the birth of the first IVF baby, Louise Brown, in Greater Manchester on July 25, 1978. Despite the Nice guidelines, only nine out of 151 English health trusts do this, although the Department of Health said more trusts now paid for at least one IVF... (BBC News)
Netflix Profit Beats Street Jul 26, 2008
Netflix 2Q profit up 4 pct, beats analyst views. Article:Netflix 2Q profit up 4 pct, beats analyst views:/n/a/2008/07/25/financial/f042614D37 ... DTL Article:Netflix 2Q profit up 4 pct, beats analyst views:/n/a/2008/07/25/financial/f042614D37. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Golf, cycling, local golf Jul 26, 2008
WNBAEastern Conference W L Pct GBDetroit 16 10 ... 115 13Western Conference W L Pct GBSeattle 16 8. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Attack on health trust's 'disgraceful attitude' Jul 26, 2008
Health Secretary Alan Johnson launched a blistering attack on North Lancashire Primary Care Trust (PCT). He made his comments after Morecambe and Lunesdale MP Geraldine Smith told him that the PCT blamed the Government for blocking its own plans to expand GP services ... North Lancashire PCT has been designated an "under-doctored area" and is in line to receive cash from the Government to increase the number of GPs. (Lancashire Evening Post)
Mixed verdict on mental healthcare Jul 26, 2008
Wiltshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) funds care for people with mental disorders in the county, through the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. It runs centers across the county including Charter House in Trowbridge. (Wiltshire Times)
POWER OF PLACE Wilderness areas offer cleansing treks that are the perfect... Jul 25, 2008
You turn right on the PCT and it's a short hike to Chicken Spring Lake, where many make their first night's camp (no campfires). You then continue north on the PCT, past the stark Siberian Outpost to Rock Creek, and then turn right to a spur trail that leads to gorgeous Soldier Lake ... Remember this: The campsite tucked on the tip of the peninsula at Soldier Lakes is one of the prettiest spots along the Whitney section of the PCT.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hospital decision sent for review Jul 25, 2008
West Sussex Primary Care Trust (PCT) announced in May that Worthing would be the county's major general hospital. The PCT said choosing between the two hospitals was a difficult decision. (BBC News)
Low uptake mars chlamydia testing Jul 24, 2008
Only three of England's 152 PCTs hit the required 15%, with Barnsley testing just 125 people - 0 ... Dr Tim Crayford, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health, which represents the PCT officials overseeing the programme, said the uptake was "disappointing". (BBC News -- UK)
Credit Suisse profit falls 62 pct Jul 24, 2008
By ERNST E. ABEGG, Associated Press Writer. Thursday, July 24, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
NBA: Childress leaves Hawks for Greece Jul 24, 2008
Childress leaves Hawks for Greece 072408 - The Augusta Chronicle. Childress leaves Hawks for Greece Associated Press Thursday, July 24, 2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Saving Lives After Natural Disasters With Fast Set-Up Phone Network Jul 24, 2008
We are now looking, with the PCT, at how to take the best learning from this and build it into our future joint community provision. Meeting the health needs of people in care homes is as important as for those in their own homes in reducing hospital admissions as well as improving quality of life. (Science Daily)
Surgery patients' data is stolen Jul 24, 2008
Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Primary Care Trust (PCT) said the details were on a back-up tape stolen on 12 July ... PCT bosses said the tape, which was stored away from the surgery, was password protected and would therefore be difficult to access ... Trevor Purt, PCT chief executive, said: "Following consultation with the IT system suppliers, we believe that it would be extremely difficult for anyone to access or use the data. "The PCT has supported the practice in contacting all of its... (BBC News)
Merck KGaA Says Q2 Operating Profit Rises 15 Pct Jul 23, 2008
July 23, 2008 FONT SIZE. FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German drugs and chemicals company Merck KGaA reported a 15 percent rise in second-quarter operating profit on Wednesday thanks to rising sales of liquid crystals and multiple-sclerosis and cancer drugs. (ABC News -- Wire)
Why must Braves make this difficult? Jul 23, 2008
West W L PCT GB Los Angeles 55 43 ... East W L PCT GB New York 53 46. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
