HEALTH CARE
Horseshoe Crab to Cancer Cure?
Horseshoe crabs have a protein that tags bacteria and tells their body to destroy it. This led 15 year old sophomore Riley Ennis to ask this question. If we could take their name tag, a bit of the pat...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 11:10 AM
Privilege vs. Rights: an Important Distinction
When I was in grade school, Mr. Dexter, the bus mechanic, gave a speech to us kids about proper bus safety and how if we didn't comply, we wouldn't be allowed the transport. He'd say with authority, "...
Posted on 1/24/13 at 9:19 AM
Opinions Get Us Into Trouble
Most of us tend to have an opinion. I sure do on just about any subject except where we should eat tonightmuch to the huzs chagrin. With technological advances and the trappings that have come with t...
Posted on 7/13/12 at 7:30 AM
The Jenna Act
I do believe the cures for theills of the world can be found in the conversations conducted in hair salons, barber shops and nail salons. Theyfunction likethink tanks where the patrons and the stylist...
Posted on 3/7/12 at 10:18 PM
Family Care Program working well and cost effective
The new Legislative Audit Bureau audit report on Family Care shows the program is working as planned, and has an average cost per person well below the average cost of nursing home care. Here are s...
Posted on 5/8/11 at 10:50 AM
Medical associates earn accolade
November 30, 2009
Letter: Been there; don’t scoff at the British medical system
By Sue Bridwell Beckham, River Falls , November 16, 2009
Letter: Vital legislation, no representation
I am horrified that (purportedly) only three Democrats crafted the Obama Health Care bill, behind a closed door. Surely, had a Republican been able to locate that door, there would have been a sign stating: “No Republicans need apply.”By Debby Enloe, town of Clifton , November 11, 2009
Letter: Health care, vaccine separte issues
Phyllis Goldin made an astute observation last week when she elucidated the fact that the Obama administration dropped the ball attempting to acquire an adequate supply of the H1N1 vaccine.By Peggy Steffl, town of Clifton , November 06, 2009
Kohl meets with Obama on health care reform
Wisconsin NewsWisconsin’s Herb Kohl was among a small group of moderate Senate Democrats who met with President Obama Thursday on health care reform.
September 11, 2009
Obama's call to end bickering on health care spurs wrangling
Wisconsin NewsPresident Obama told Congress last night “the time for bickering is over” on health reform.
September 10, 2009
Letter: Abortion, health care don’t go together
Like many families across the country, my own family is struggling to make ends meet, pay the bills and stay afloat.By Jaime Allison Rambo, River Falls , July 31, 2009
Heath care reform expert to speak in River Falls
Twin Cities health care expert Kip Sullivan will address the future of health care reform at the River Falls Public Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at River Falls Public Library.July 06, 2009
Doyle and four other governors meet with President Obama on health care reform
Wisconsin NewsPresident Obama met with five governors Wednesday, including Wisconsin’s Jim Doyle, to get their views on revamping the nation’s health care system.
June 25, 2009
Congressman says there’s a big difference in president’s health care words and plans
Wisconsin NewsJanesville Congressman Paul Ryan says there’s a big difference in what President Obama says about health reform, and what he actually plans to do.
June 12, 2009
President Obama will key in on health care during Thursday visit to Green Bay
Wisconsin NewsHealth care reform will be the main subject of President Obama’s town hall meeting in Green Bay on Thursday.
June 09, 2009
Wisconsin Citizen Action predicts $4,000 savings per family with government health plan competition
Wisconsin NewsThe Wisconsin Citizen Action group says the average family would save $4,000 a year if a government health plan ends up competing with private plans.
June 05, 2009
Congressman advances health care debate with alternative plan
Wisconsin NewsJanesville Congressman Paul Ryan is one of the leading forces behind a Republican health care alternative introduced Wednesday.
May 21, 2009
Editorial: Another piece fits for health-care puzzle
The recent launch of Cooperative Health Choices of Western Wisconsin is good news for the little guy — those working people who struggle to find affordable insurance coverage.May 06, 2009
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