By George W. Chapman Hospital Ratings CMS has released its 2017 star ratings for US hospitals. CMS is constantly tweaking the rankings to make
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7 Questions to Syracuse VA’s New Director
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New Book Announcement: ‘Alone and Content’
By Gwenn Voelckers Dear Readers, I’m delighted to announce the publication of my book “Alone and Content: Inspiring, empowering essays to help divorced and
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Bladder Cancer: 9th Most Common Cancer
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Lots to Love about Dark Chocolate
Before I became aware of dark chocolate’s nutritious ways, I used to feel a tad guilty whenever I indulged, fearing that I was consuming
Don’t Eat This if You’re Taking That
By Jim Miller If the prescription label says “take with meals,” does it matter what you eat? It depends on the medication. Many meds
To My Child with Sparkling Purple Toenails
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Physician Assistants’ Mean Wage in CNY: $104,440
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Getting in Shape? Get a Trainer
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Walking laps, playing a sport or following an exercise video can help you improve your health. But dropping pounds and