OLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ and issuer credit rating of “aa-” of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company .

As the debate begins to heat up about how best to improve the U.S. health care system over the next year, one of the nation's largest health insurers has an innovative program that can help its members today.

Today, the Bush Administration issued final regulations that will dramatically change women's health care. These regulations will enable health care professionals, organizations, pharmacists and insurance companies to refuse to provide health care services, information or referrals based on moral or religious reasons.

ROCK FALLS - The Whiteside County Community Health Clinic will receive a 15-month, $160,000 grant next year to expand its mental health care services for children.