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By Eva Briggs, MD During a recent trip to visit Colorado, I was able to do a mini-interview with Lisa Newhouse, public health
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Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I
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By George W. Chapman Per a survey of more than 1,400 physician offices by AMN Healthcare recruiters, the average time until your appointment