IMPERIAL COUNTY – El Centro ranks among the nation’s most polluted for both ozone and annual particles in this year’s report, the American Lung Association said in a prepared statement
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Health care advocates said too often medical patients in Connecticut who are eligible for financial aid to help cover the cost of their care are not informed of the benefits available to them. All hospitals in the state have some kind of policy offering discounted, even free medical care, but disparities persist in who is informed of the benefits and the documentation required. Maanasa Kona, assistant research professor in the Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University, said even eligible patients can end up saddled with medical debt, leading them to avoid needed medical care in the future. .
Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the country when it comes to a range of health measuring sticks, and local public health officials said more resources could help them address certain gaps. The rankings are from an annual report by the United Health Foundation, which had ranked Wisconsin 21st last year. Some of the state s strengths include a low prevalence of nonmedical drug use and encouraging results for physical activity. .