More U.S. babies born addicted to opiates like heroin Reuters The proportion of U.S. babies born suffering from withdrawal syndrome after exposure to heroin or prescription opiates in utero has […]
Archive Author: Hinman Straub
JCOPE to Meet on Tuesday, September 27
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) holds its next meeting tomorrow at 10:30 am at its office in Albany. The meeting agenda is here. In terms of JCOPE’s agenda […]
Health Headlines for Monday, September 26
People who improve their diets reduce diabetes risk Reuters Adopting a healthier diet may lower type 2 diabetes risk over time, while a worsening diet is often accompanied by increased […]
Health Headlines for Friday, September 23
Leading cause of injury, death in older Americans is on the rise CBS News Older Americans need to go for regular eye exams, get rid of their throw rugs, and […]
Health Headlines for Thursday, September 22
Why MVP is hiring for 30-plus new jobs in IT and software development Albany Business Review The health care company is moving from a project-based management system to a more […]
JCOPE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Source of Funding Regulations
The Joint Commission on Public Ethics (JCOPE) is seeking public comments on its proposed amendments to its source of funding disclosure regulations. JCOPE’s emergency regulations regarding the amended source of […]
Health Headlines for Wednesday, September 21
Giving babies eggs and nuts early may avert allergies Reuters Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they’re as young as 4 months old may have […]
Plugged In @ Hinman Straub – September 21, 2016
Coverage of Albany and New York State government – September 16, 2016 2016 Legislative Primary Results State Proposes Cybersecurity Rules for Banks, Insurance Companies Governor Announces Release of State’s Offshore […]
Health Headlines for Monday, September 19
President Obama Proclaims Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week NBC Philadelphia As the deadly grip of the heroin and opioid addiction epidemic continues to hold in the Philadelphia region […]
Health Headlines for Friday, September 16
EpiPen Maker Quietly Steers Effort That Could Protect Its Price New York Times Against a growing outcry over the surging price of EpiPens, a chorus of prominent voices has emerged […]