Hospitals in Chipley, FL - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Northwest Florida Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 1360 Brickyard Rd, Chipley, Florida 32428
Ratings:NA Phone: (850) 638-1610

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DSM-IV insufficient for bipolar disorder diagnosis

Research findings support concerns that the text revision of the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is too restrictive for diagnosing bipolar disorder.

Indian health service contemplates its role in health care reform

Indian Country Times reports on the Indian Health Service's role in national health care reform with IHS Director Dr. Yvette Roubideaux arguing that things are improving at IHS, but the agency must adapt to rapid changes in national health care reform and demonstrate willingness to improve.

AMIA's Annual Symposium provides informatics program for work force

The 34th Annual Symposium on Biomedical and Health Informatics opened this week with keynote speaker Susan Dentzer, editor in chief of Health Affairs, addressing a crowd of more than two thousand professionals who are central to modernizing the nation's health sector by applying the science of informatics to a variety of specialized health domains, including public health, clinical practice, clinical research, and translational bioinformatics.

Program helps at-risk seniors in rural communities prepare for health emergencies

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults age 65 and older falls at least once every year. These falls can result in moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase the risk of early death. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has found a way to help older adults who live independently better prepare for health emergencies.

QLT second-quarter total revenue increases 15.4% to $12.4 million

QLT Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Unless specified otherwise, all amounts are in U.S. dollars and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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