Health-care fund expansion vetoed by Schwarzenegger (The Sacramento Bee)

Health-care fund expansion vetoed by Schwarzenegger (The Sacramento Bee)
Saying local governments could unexpectedly get stuck with new health-care obligations for their retired employees, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger rejected a bill Friday to allow public agencies statewide to pump millions into a new investment fund.

Rural health (Agriculture Online)

Rural health (Agriculture Online)
Farmers have a unique set of health concerns. Browse this section for information that can help keep you and your family healthy. Outliving antique tractors may take lifestyle overhaul Louis Schmidt of Gresham, Wisconsin, started restoring old iron about five years ago.

Health leaders on pandemic flu: Prepare for the worst (The News & Observer)

Health leaders on pandemic flu: Prepare for the worst (The News & Observer)
North Carolina’s public health leaders, including state Health Director Dr. Leah Devlin, led a forum on pandemic flu preparedness Friday. The national webcast was part of a regular series of discussions offered through the School of Public Health at