AltWeeklies Wire
Hospital Sees High Cost of Gun Violencenew
The trauma center at Highland Hospital in Oakland frequently treats patients with gun wounds, most of them young and uninsured.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
06-04-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Struggle for Musicians' Health Insurancenew
So why don't more musicians carry health insurance?
Love Him or Hate Him, D.K. Holm Needs Your Helpnew

Recently, film critic Holm was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, for which he has begun chemotherapy and is scheduled for surgery.
Willamette Week |
David Walker |
04-23-2008 |
Movies
Retired NFL Players Face a Litany of Health Problemsnew
The battle-scarred tough guys of the past are now standing up to the league, demanding a better disability plan and pensions similar to those of Major League Baseball players.
Playing for Keepsnew

A group of physicians beat the HMO that tried to stick them with a $2.1 million bill; together, the two sides spent nearly $2 million in legal fees -- money that could have treated a few sick people.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
01-06-2006 |
Business & Labor
Despondent Diva: Choreographer Sarah Mickelsonnew
In spite of prestigious commissions and acclaim as one of the most interesting choreographers working today, Sarah Mickelson can't afford to pay the rent on her studio or fix her broken tooth.
The Village Voice |
Elizabeth Zimmer |
01-05-2005 |
Performance