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The Health Plan Introduces New Medicare Advantage Plans

In addition to our SecureCare HMO, The Health Plan is pleased to announce two new Medicare Advantage plan options for Medicare eligibles in 2008: the SecureChoice PPO and the SecureFreedom Private Fee-For-Service.. . . . read more

Updated Advice About Poison

Previously, the AAP advised parents to keep a one-ounce bottle of ipecac on hand to induce vomiting if a child swallowed a poisonous substance. Now, the academy notes a lack of evidence that vomiting prevents poisoning and urges parents to post the universal phone number of poison control (1.800.222.1222) near the phone.. . . . read more

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