From: L.A. Times - Health
The federal government will grant 6 million for healthcare for
residents of two towns where for decades mine workers were
unknowingly poisoning themselves. The Environmental Protection
Agency on Wednesday declared its first public health emergency,
saying the federal government would funnel 6 million to provide
medical care for people sickened by asbestos from a mine in
Montana.
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Asbestos Toxicity | ATSDR - Environmental Medicine & Environmental Health Education - CSEM
Although asbestos is no longer used in many products, it will
remain a public health concern well into the 21st century. Intact
asbestos sources in the home release few fibers and should be left
undisturbed. Damaged or crumbling materials should be repaired or
removed only by certified asbestos-removal professionals. Asbestos
exposure is associated with parenchymal asbestosis,
asbestos-related pleural abnormalities, mesothelioma, and lung
cancer, and it may be associated with cancer at some extra thoracic
sites.
Missed it by That Much . . .
According to the Kaiser Foundation and reported by the Tennessean,
the number of people who will go on medical welfare (Medicaid) is
higher than originally estimated.Five years into the recently
passed health care reform law Tennessee could have nearly a half
million more residents on Medicaid, according to a report released
Wednesday.And the state could be paying an extra $1.5 billion for
those services over five years, the Kaiser Family Foundation report
estimates.Both numbers are somewhat higher than an estimate of
200,000 new participants and $1 billion over five years put out by
TennCare officials in March."Somewhat" higher.For those of you
playing along at home, somewhat is 2.5 times higher than the
original estimate.As they say, close enough for government work.But
all is not lost. ...
Federal Study To Examine Asbestos Risk Among Firefighters
commended for tackling the complex question of firefighting and
cancer risk,†said Belluck, a partner in Belluck &
Fox LLP, a New York law firm that represents victims of
asbestos-related disease, including mesothelioma.
“There is a need for a more precise knowledge of
the occupational health risks faced by this group of brave public
servants.
Emergency Medical Insurance For Visitors To Canada
People travel for a variety of reason. Vacations, business, going
to work or study in a foreign country are some of the reasons. Do
these people have Emergency Medical Insurance? Canadians returning
home and not yet eligible for the government plan or those who are
just arriving to live in the country may not be covered and should
get insurance. When you are traveling you should have some
protection and that means insurance. It is imprudent not to have
protection.
Baucus and Grassley team up on bipartisan healthcare compromises
Often outsiders in their own parties, the Montana Democrat and Iowa
Republican believe that together they can find a middle ground on
the divisive issue. One is a thrifty soybean farmer from Iowa with
a penchant for righteous speeches about government waste. The other
is a Stanford-educated lawyer from a Montana ranching family who
looks uncomfortable leading a debate.
