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New Web site reveals costs of medical procedures 
It’s part of an effort that some say will make health-savings accounts work better and lower healthcare costs.

Bariatric Procedures Help Alleviate Musculoskeletal Symptoms 
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 29, 2006 — A new study was presented to the World Congress of Osteoarthritis, containing positive new information about the effects of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery, a bariatric surgical procedure.

Bariatric Surgery Leads To Long-term Blood Pressure Changes In Extremely Obese Patients 
A new University of Pittsburgh study shows that certain severely obese patients may experience significant, long-term blood pressure improvements as they lose substantial amounts of weight after gastric bypass surgery, thereby contributing to their overall health. The study also shows that one-third of patients under active drug treatment for blood pressure prior to their surgery were able to

Medical Costs Revealed 
A Denver company thinks it’s time Americans learn just how much health care costs. Starting today, consumers can find out the cost of 42 medical procedures ranging from gastric bypass to cataract surgery through the Web site of HealthGrades Incorporated.

The way Mainers want to be 
Harmony Allen has the face of a doll, and her bright eyes, wide smile and crop of short, blond curls just add to the look. But her most striking feature is her skin. It’s smooth, luminous, flawless - like porcelain.

FAT IS BEAUTIFULAND SO AM I! 
The voice was high, sweet and girlish, the conversation animated and playful. I had met Heather Boyle over the phone in 1995 after wed chatted a few times via that new-fangled invention, the Internet. We agreed to get together soon after.

Obesity Surgery May Cut Blood Pressure 
Obesity surgery might help get high blood pressure under control.

Weight-Loss Surgery Not Without Risks 
Title: Weight-Loss Surgery Not Without Risks Category: Health News Created: 3/23/2006 1:58:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 3/23/2006 1:57:54 AM

Altus CEO Talks About Company’s Future 
PALM DESERT, Calif., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — (Pink Sheets: ATUH): We are talking today with Dr. Dennis Leatherman, CEO of Altus HealthCare Incorporated.

Choosing the Knife 
“Today” show weatherman Al Roker and singer Carnie Wilson are likely to have a lot more company in the once-exclusive ranks of those who have had weight-loss surgery.

Movers 
BANKING/FINANCE Jose Taveras has been appointed vice president/branch manager for the Medley branch of Miami-based TotalBank. He will be responsible for the overall sales and development for the branch.

Gastric-bypass surgery has been a life-changing experience for Tonya Luiz 
Our Town A year ago, Tracys Jennifer Spikes was featured in a gastric-bypass surgery feature in the Tracy Press. Having had weight-loss surgery in May 2004, she was still reeling from the effects of surgery.

Weight-loss surgery: The final options 
March 22, 2006 - As Erich Covey drifted to sleep, the green-masked woman who was stroking his hand told him, “You’re going to be really good. This is going to make a really huge difference in your life.”

After losing the weight, patients want to shed skin 
Teresa Gretencord’s fat all but melted off. All her life, the 45-year-old nurse had been obese. Six feet tall, Gretencord weighed 350 pounds…

The politics of fat 
These are fat times in politics. Literally. Nearly 400 obesity-related bills were introduced in state legislatures across the country last year–more than double the number in 2003. A quarter of them were passed into law, up from only 12 percent two years before. In Washington the word obesity appears in 56 bills introduced during the current Congress; this, the Wall Street Journal points out, is

Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group Designated as Center of Excellence 
American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) and Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) cite the San Diego center’s record of success. [PRWEB Mar 27, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/RmFsdS1JbnNlLUZhbHUtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Wednesday 
Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties — Offers support and education for women who are in abusive relationships, whether emotionally, physically, financially or sexually. Weekly support groups meet in various areas of Summit and Medina counties, Tuesdays through Thursdays, days and evenings. Summit: 330-374-1111 or Medina: 330-723-3900.

NEWS TO USE: A rare look at Versailles sweater designer’s art 
The Headley-Whitney Museum will present A Cottage Industry: Sweaters Designed by Helen Bond Carruthers, from Friday through June 11.

Bariatric Surgery 
An individual who is morbidly obese has a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 40 - which means the person is at least 100 pounds overweight for both men and woman. Being overweight is associated with real physical and health problems.