Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Edward Kennedy's staff is holding regular meetings with interest groups to translate President-elect Barack Obama's health-care plan into legislation that can be passed by Congress, an aide said.

With data suggesting that one in five Illinois residents is experiencing a mental health challenge at any one time, a new public education campaign was launched to promote good mental health and to empower those living with a mental health issue to Say it

Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Maryland Health and Higher Education Facilities Authority and the District of Columbia's approximately $883.3 million of revenue bonds issued on behalf of MedStar Health, Inc. (formerly known as Medlantic/Helix Parent, Inc.

The Florida Legislature skidded to the finish line of the 2008 session Friday, approving a $66.2 billion budget, help for children with autism, and a sweeping health-insurance plan sought by Gov. Charlie Crist.

Premier Dalton McGuinty vowed today not to cut services such as health care and education, even though experts say the province is teetering on the brink of recession and may soon be facing skyrocketing food prices.