California Governor Does Not Plan To Submit Health Care Proposal To Legislature Until Possibly Later This Session (Medical News Today)

Advisers to California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) say his health care expansion proposal will not be introduced as legislation because they do not want it to be dissected in legislative hearings, the AP/Los Angeles Daily News reports. [click link for full article]

Blue Cross sweetens offer to city (The Providence Journal)

WARWICK—Fighting to keep its contract as the administrator of the city insurance plans, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has agreed for the second time in a week to lower its fees.

More states expand children’s health insurance rolls (WPRI 12 Providence)

WASHINGTON Many states are making more children eligible for government-funded health insurance.

Fishing for fast, easy nutrition? Consider canned

April 30, 2007 by CNN.com - Health · Leave a Comment 

Eating fresh or frozen salmon and tuna are good ways to obtain healthy omega-3 fatty acids. But for an easy and economical alternative, consider canned fish. It offers the same health benefits, and the culinary possibilities go well beyond sandwiches. CookingLight.com helps you know what to look for.

Forum explores health insurance woes: Rising costs spur local debate (The Davis Enterprise)

Published Apr 19, 2007 – 18:28:31 CDT. As individuals and businesses struggle with rising costs of health insurance, local government agencies face the same challenge as they try to balance the budget and continue providing health benefits for employees.