Health

Fla. Doctors Commit To Helping Haiti Quake Victims

Feb. 4, 2010 | Greg Allen | National Public Radio | 0 comments

Doctors say treating severe injuries like those experienced by earthquake victims may end up costing $100,000 or more per patient. But South Florida hospitals are planning to remain at the forefront in providing care.

Government Health Spending To Top Private Sector By 2012

Feb. 4, 2010 | Christopher Weaver | Kaiser Health News | 0 comments

A new study by federal officials finds that state, local and federal health spending has steadily increased. And, the nation's health spending as a share of the economy jumped in 2009 by 1.1 points to 17.3 percent.

LA bone marrow drive hopes to find match for ailing six-year-old

Feb. 1, 2010 | KPCC | 1 comment

Family members and public officials have launched a coordinated effort to find a compatible bone-marrow donor for a six-year-old battling leukemia.