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The Superfood to Eat Year-Round: Sweet Potatoes
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By Deborah Banikowski District Manager, Syracuse We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a
Simple and Inexpensive Final Farewells
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are looking for the simplest and least expensive way to dispose of our bodies
Having the Courage to Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers I was inspired to write this column on courage after receiving this email below from a reader: Dear Gwenn, You would
Providers Refusing Treatment to Unvaccinated Patients
By George W. Chapman Yes, they can. This will become more prevalent as the pandemic continues to surge. Understandably, physicians must protect both their
Leaves of Three, Let it Be
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Physician Assistant: A Fulfilling, Broad-based Healthcare Career
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Few careers in healthcare share the same kind of impact as the physician assistant. The PA often performs tasks and
Why Often-Overlooked Cabbage Deserves a Closer Look
By Anne Palumbo I always love a good nutritional surprise; and cabbage doesn’t disappoint. Although many varieties abound, today’s column focuses on the most
Bless My Heart: Mom’s Best Laid Plans Go Awry
By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com One thing that bemuses me to no end is the list of things I said I would never do as








