All categories - 23 September 2007

Nearly two dozen private hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange counties, accounting for up to 15% of beds in the region, are in dire financial straits and in danger of bankruptcy or closure, according to hospital administrators, industry experts and state data.

The troublesome development follows the closure of community clinics and hospitals in recent years that has left the healthcare system seriously overburdened.

If even a few other hospitals close or reduce costly critical-care services, it could mean longer ambulance rides to hospitals, additional delays in emergency rooms and less access to care, especially for poor and uninsured people.

Among the hospitals in poor financial health, according to industry analysts, are Downey Regional Medical Center, Centinela Freeman Health System in Inglewood, Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, Century City Doctors Hospital and four Orange County hospitals owned by Santa Ana-based Integrated Healthcare Holdings Inc. including Chapman Medical Center in Orange and Western Medical Center in Santa Ana, one of three trauma centers in the county.

In interviews, senior executives at Centinela and Downey said they were considering closing their emergency rooms. Downey's chief operating officer, Rob Fuller, added that his hospital could close entirely as early as next year if its financial picture didn't improve soon.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-fi-hospitals23sep23,0,1253335.story?coll=la-home-center

2007-09-23 06:52:34 · 8 answers · asked by Untied States Of Latina 2 in Immigration

A court awarded me some money 12 yrs ago to be put into trust for when I turned 21. My mum spent it years ago and denied all knowledge till I showed her the proof. She's also watched me look for it for years and not said a word. What can I do legally to get it back?

2007-09-23 06:52:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

it is so funny, one of my friend used to do just that..he would put a wind breaker on this dummy with yankees hat on and sunglass..and he would set his dummy on the passenger seat so he can drive his car on carpool lane during the rush hour traffic. hahahaha.

2007-09-23 06:52:17 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I need help on download nick.com on my psp it says download a flash player and im stuck on that part.And i atavate the flash player on my psp.

2007-09-23 06:52:14 · 4 answers · asked by naruto 2 in Video & Online Games

I go to college that is 2 hours by train away from home, I like to go home every weekened, and stay from friday-monday, because i feel lonely in school and i just not adapt to it, and i just like home. The thing is, my mom married a man like about 2 and half years, and she told me that if i come home too much, it brings lots of inconvience because me and my stepdad could never stay at home alone together. Even though nothing would ever happen, but it just makes her feel better, (like grandma also advise me not to stay alone with him), so is it that i should listen to her and not go home so much and so often, because i should understand her situation, or is it that it's really unfair to me, and go to my dad and stepmom's side. which they live in singapore. please tell me what should i do and how i should think. is it i'm not understanding and selfish?

2007-09-23 06:52:12 · 19 answers · asked by meilingqian89 1 in Family

2007-09-23 06:52:11 · 37 answers · asked by Moanika 6 in Polls & Surveys

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2007-09-23 06:52:09 · 8 answers · asked by مدينا Medina ☪ 6 in Languages

When the tenant has signed a long-term lease (one year or more), and a couple of weeks after needs to move to another location.
If the landlord demands to be paid for the rest of the months according to the lease, he does not have a right to have another tenant and be paid again for those months.
What are some terms that deal with this?
I need more specific terms than rights of the tenant/landlord.

I need more specific terms, like "retaliatory eviction" or "warrant of habitabilty" etc., but dealing with the situation I described above. If you are in a legal field, you can probably help me.

Most helpful gets 10 points. Thank you!

2007-09-23 06:52:07 · 8 answers · asked by babigrl22 4 in Law & Ethics

We need to stop the population growth and this would offer incentive to not have a bunch of kids that one can't provide for. It would also help raise tax dollars. China only allows one child. We should start limiting to just two.

2007-09-23 06:52:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

If a person take one monthful of battery water directly ftom the car, what will happen? On the other hand, if a person take one monthful of battery water from the bottle, what will happen? I am trying to get into working in a Forensic Department.

2007-09-23 06:52:03 · 7 answers · asked by Xiaopang 1 in Maintenance & Repairs

Could even God handle those kind of delays and cost overruns? And will Christians report this question in droves due to the implied Blasphemy against their Beloved Leader Bush?

2007-09-23 06:52:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-09-23 06:52:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Can you list a few positive consequences of Quebec sovereignty?
Please and thanks

2007-09-23 06:51:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

my sister and her friend found a stray cat. it's a girl with brown fur. it's free. anyone out there wants it, tell me. it's now located in charlotte.

if you don't want, tell me what it the cheapest way to get rid of it. i don't want it.

2007-09-23 06:51:50 · 18 answers · asked by july28usa 3 in Cats

i'm almost 22. i used to go to a dance studio then i quit for college. i was thinking about going back to dancing as another hobby. or trying for some volunteer work at the hospital. i need something else to occupy myself.

2007-09-23 06:51:44 · 8 answers · asked by Laura 2 in Hobbies & Crafts

In your opinion what is the best ever college football team or national championship team??? I say the '94 or '95 Nebraska Cornhuskers! What about you?

2007-09-23 06:51:42 · 9 answers · asked by Psychedelic Relic∆Shine On 5 in Football (American)

They have arranged for pest control but I don't know if I want to live in house that has had problems and possible continuing problems with roaches.

2007-09-23 06:51:39 · 9 answers · asked by mel98 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-09-23 06:51:35 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I am writing an essay on how people see us how we see ourselves. and Am currently stuck on what to write about. any ideas to help me get writing, would be helpful. thanks

2007-09-23 06:51:32 · 2 answers · asked by ♥Pictsy♥ 4 in Psychology

well a few years back i remember eb saying they were going to be connected with gamestop so 1 of my questions is are they together now and if they are well i pre ordered halo 3 at gamestop and sisters friend ordered his at eb and they are picking it up at midnight so they might pick up my order to if eb and gamestop are connected so if i pre ordered at gamestop can he pick it up 4 me at eb well thanks

2007-09-23 06:51:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Video & Online Games

If you become pregnant while on birth control, would spotting on day 12 or 13 be a sign of pregnancy? and if you arent actually pregnant and just spotting will you have a regular period at the end of the month.

2007-09-23 06:51:23 · 4 answers · asked by anonymous 1 in Pregnancy

2007-09-23 06:51:12 · 28 answers · asked by BeatlesChick(♥'s music) 6 in Polls & Surveys

My name's Beth. I am lookin' for Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile. However, I want Cyndaquil the most. Can you trade me? My Friend Code is 0903 0520 1742. Post an offer. Thanks!

2007-09-23 06:51:03 · 2 answers · asked by Beth C 4 in Video & Online Games

if an immigrant child comes to this country unwillingly, and his mother decides to leave him for adoption ,and the child gets adopted by an American citizen what would be that child's legal status from then on?

2007-09-23 06:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Self Explanitory^(i cant spell :( )

2007-09-23 06:50:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Video & Online Games

how do you solve a problem in y=mx+b form

2007-09-23 06:50:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

2007-09-23 06:50:45 · 5 answers · asked by Colette B 1 in Mathematics

2007-09-23 06:50:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I dont want to get my schedule changed! I try to change back into my regular clothes really fast, but i get hot and sweaty, and i mess up my hair. Then i have a class all the way at the end of my school. I am always late for this class. What can i do?? Any tips to help me change faster?

2007-09-23 06:50:30 · 4 answers · asked by [blahh] ™ 5 in Polls & Surveys