HEALTH

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT A provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2011 delivers a prize to service members and retail pharmacies alike.

(THE NEWS: House passes bill to prevent increase in military copays at retail pharmacies. For the full story, click here)

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The news that Target is looking to expand its retail-based clinic business this year is yet one more indicator that reports of the demise of retail clinic growth have been greatly exaggerated.

(THE NEWS: Target to expand its retail clinic presence. For the full story, click here)

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. In consultation with the Food and Drug Administration, Blacksmith Brands last week voluntarily recalled all lots of four children's products in the PediaCare line. The products were manufactured for Blacksmith Brands by McNeil Consumer Healthcare at McNeil's Fort Washington, Pa., plant.

The four PediaCare items involved in the recall are:

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The Little Clinic has announced that its 18 locations in Columbus and Cincinnati have added Medical Mutual of Ohio to their group of accepted insurances.

"We are pleased to add Medical Mutual of Ohio to our roster of accepted plans in Ohio as almost 20% of Ohioans have Medical Mutual coverage," stated Rob Pantoja, CFO. "This announcement represents another step forward in our commitment to bring convenient, accessible and affordable healthcare to consumers in the Cincinnati, Columbus and surrounding communities."