Health Uncle

Welcome to a new feature.It's the new year,so it's a good time to try a change.With all the stress in the financial markets,health has never been more relevant.All of us are under increased risk,so a little more light on that topic,or at least a reminder,may be beneficial.The U.S. House of Representatives has just passed a bill that would enroll more children in health insurance.The SCHIP program would grow from 7 to 11 million children.By catching dangerous conditions in childhood,it would result in less costs later on,than if these children had been left to develop their ailments into adulthood-if they made it that far.That would make us all relieved.It would ease our financial worries,and save the innocent from suffering.Hopefully the U.S. Senate will concur and pass the legislation as well.