King County has forecast a stunning $90 million shortfall in its general fund next year. Public Health, like other departments bracing for the cuts, is expected to take at least a $12 million hit.

Right now, the majority of people in Arkansas, two-thirds don't have dental insurance. That comes from the Health Department. It's one reason the Arkansas Mission of Mercy is offering free dental work for two days at the Statehouse Convention Center in

COHOES — Following the recent finance meeting, the common council members were torn about possibly eliminating the city-provided health insurance for elected officials.

The public spotlight placed on their free health-care benefits has prompted several more state lawmakers to offer to pay 10 percent of the cost of the premiums costing up to $16,233 a year for family coverage.

TAIPING, May 24 (Bernama) -- A more strategic approach needs to be taken to enable the country to meet the health needs of the people, the Sultan of Perak said Saturday.