Monday, November 20, 2006

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$4 Prescriptions at Wal-Mart

In a ground-breaking move that some experts claim could change the entire healthcare system, Wal-Mart is offering $4 prescriptions. This program will be available to the uninsured; Insurance will be accepted. The program presently covers 291 generic medications from many of the most common therapeutic categories.

Don Frieson

Vice President & Regional General Manager, Wal-Mart

 Wal-Mart

Lifting the Ban on Silicone Gel Breast Implants

The Food and Drug Administration has lifted its 14-year ban on silicone gel breast implants. Dr. Rodriguez of GBMC joins us to discuss the reasons why the FDA banned the implants in the first place, and why they've now made this decision.

Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez

Division Head, Department of Plastic Surgery, Greater Baltimore Medical Center

 GBMC

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