Gulf Coast Discount Medical Plan

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05/18/2012

Almost as good as when they told us chocolate was healthy.

Too much caffeine is considered bad for health. But, a study has now claimed that drinking coffee regularly could help you live longer.

04/16/2012

Happy National Healthcare Decisions Day!

04/01/2012

more limbo on the new health care laws.

With months before a ruling in the health care law case is made, minds could change. WASHINGTON — If the usual process occurs, the justices of the Supreme Court will gather around a large rectangular table this morning and, one by one, cast their votes on the constitutionality of President Barack Ob...

03/15/2012

This is sad that families can't stay together

Florida needlessly and illegally warehouses about 250 severely sick and disabled children in nursing homes rather than pay to help them live at home or in the community, families said in a lawsuit...

03/12/2012

Wishing the best of luck to the honorable general farmer and praying for his wifes recovery.

Dr. Frank Farmer, the state's surgeon general and head of the Department of Health, announced his retirement today. His last day will be Friday. In his letter to Gov. Rick Scott, Farmer said he was stepping down from his post...

02/21/2012

possible chanhes to health care in Florida

Florida news in the category State and Local Administration

12/27/2011

Often you can partner the GCDMP with your medicare to receive additional benefits at participating doctor's offices. Also you can use the prescription discount card to help pay for any expenses for your medicine at participating pharmacies.

PolitiFact names claim Lie of the Year.

12/05/2011

DALLAS, TX — Greater calcium build-up in blood vessels outside the brain may be associated with brain changes linked to future risk of dementia and stroke, according to new research in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology: Journal of the American Heart Association. “The relationship bet...

11/05/2011

Meanwhile, Florida Medicare took a score hit as well.

The state of Florida this year contracted with AvMed to provide coverage to state workers across the state. The Department of Management Services says the new rating is not cause for concern.

10/08/2011

our medical plan is hassle free offering even acupuncture among the basic medical treatment needs that major insurance is fighting. go to our website for a full list of providers and detailed discount rates.

When Jack Gilliam walked into the emergency room at Florida Hospital, he had a tight chest, neck and jawline and a warning from his doctors that he would probably need a heart catheterization, an invasive chest X-ray that tests blood flow.

08/07/2011

one of our providers

The Bradenton Times is more than an online newspaper. We provide local news articles, an events calendar, business directory listings and a detailed service directory for Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto and Manatee County.

08/01/2011

American College of Gynecology recommends woman start yearly mammograms at the 40 rather than at 50 as perviously determined.

New Recommendation for Annual Mammogram Screening from the American College of OB GYN differ from the United States Preventative Service Task Force Recommendations.

06/14/2011

The Bradenton Times is more than an online newspaper. We provide local news articles, an events calendar, business directory listings and a detailed service directory for Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto and Manatee County.

08/07/2010

Stay safe Manatee/Sarasota Counties!

An infant's death from a mosquito-borne infection prompts a Hillsborough alert and more spraying. TAMPA — A Brandon-area infant has died from a rare and devastating disease transmitted by mosquitoes that causes inflammation of the brain, health officials said Thursday. It was the second death in Hil...

03/22/2010

Check out the article in the Bradenton Times today to learn more about how the Gulf Coast Plans is changing healthcare today!

The Bradenton Times is more than an online newspaper. We provide local news articles, an events calendar, business directory listings and a detailed service directory for Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto and Manatee County.

01/13/2010

exciting news!!! GCDMP now has 243 local doctors in the Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto County area!!!

10/05/2009

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Location: 9th St. Administration