By the Associated Press, originally published in the Aurora Sentinel The state Senate gave initial approval Monday to two bill to increase oversight of the quasi-public exchange, called Connect For Health Colorado. DENVER | Colorado’s health insurance exchange is facing more scrutiny from the Legislature. The state Senate gave initial approval Monday to two bill[s] to… Continue reading Colorado Tightening Reins on Health Insurance Exchange

Prevent infection related to tube feeding with proper daily care. Learn about how to prevent gastrointestinal & skin infection around the feeding tube site.

Tube feeding your child at home may take some getting used to but you will get the hang of it with support from family, friends and your healthcare team.

Safe handling and preparation of powdered infant formula is important to prevent contamination and infection. Follow these tips from the World Health Organization to safely prepare powdered infant formula at home. Make sure the powdered formula is not expired and that the packaging is intact. Wash all supplies (cups, spoons, bottle, nipples etc.) in hot… Continue reading How to Safely Prepare Powdered Infant Formula at Home

By Chad Swiatecki of Austin Business Journal for BizJournals.com The Seton Foundation component of the Seton Healthcare Family has announced new leadership roles for three of its executives to help the organization with its latest fundraising goals. Donna Budak has been named executive director of The Seton Fund and will continue in her role as executive director of… Continue reading Seton Foundation Makes Changes to Executive Team

We all have down days; sometimes a little inspiration can help lift our spirits.Your ostomy doesn't have to stop you from living a wonderful life.

Originally published by Kaiser Health News. Kaiser Health News (KHN) is a nonprofit national health policy news service. By Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News Medi-Cal applicants who have been waiting for more than 45 days can receive temporary health benefits while officials determine eligibility for the public insurance program, a state Superior Court judge ruled this week. The… Continue reading Judge Orders California To Make Timely Decisions On Medicaid Coverage

By Jamey Dunn for WUIS Three years ago, the first members of the Baby Boom generation turned 65. This generation, born between the mid-1940s and mid- 1960s, has had a large influence on American politics and policy, in part by virtue of its sheer size. As the Boomers reach retirement age, they may once again… Continue reading Graying Illinois

By Cheryl Jennings and Mike Nicco for ABC 7 News Some special guests got a sneak-peek inside the Bay Area’s newest Ronald McDonald House. This one is inside UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital at Mission Bay, making it easier for parents to see their children while they are getting medical care. Top donors who helped make this… Continue reading Guests Get Sneak-Peek Inside New SF Ronald McDonald House

In this video, Shield HealthCare's Registered Dietitian, Amy Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS, discusses nutrition and your ostomy, with many tips.