By Eva Briggs, MD During a recent trip to visit Colorado, I was able to do a mini-interview with Lisa Newhouse, public health
Columnist
Beware of the Medicare Advantage Trap
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I
Disaster Looms: Impact of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on Rural Hospitals
By George W. Chapman Several national polls revealed 70% of Americans were opposed to the proposed $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and
‘The Life of Chuck’ and the Art of Living Alone
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers I recently saw the new film “The Life of Chuck”
Kids These Days …
Childhood isn’t what it was in the ‘80s and ‘90s By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com I recently hosted an end-of-year party for my
There is a Time to Feel
By Melissa Stefanec | MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com There is no way to mentally prepare for being a parent. Most of us go to great lengths
Essential Legal Documents All Seniors Should Have
Dear Savvy Senior, What kinds of legal documents do I need to help my family take care of me in my elder years? I
Days Until an Appointment Are Increasing
By George W. Chapman Per a survey of more than 1,400 physician offices by AMN Healthcare recruiters, the average time until your appointment
The Lighter Side of Living Alone
Practical tips, advice and hope for those who live alone By Gwenn Voelckers When I first found myself living alone in midlife, I
Why Are Mosquitoes Bugging You?
By Eva Briggs, MD In May I took a trip to the Adirondacks. Predictably, biting insects including mosquitoes were out and about. Some