By Deborah Banikowski A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Both programs begin with the letter
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By George W. Chapman ACA in Flux Again The Graham-Cassidy bill was last attempt by the Senate to repeal and replace the ACA and
This Thanksgiving: See the Glass Half Full!
By Gwenn Voelckers Every one of us has been given a great gift: the cup of life. It is half full and half empty.
Emergency Room or Urgent Care?
By Eva Briggs How should you choose? Rightly or wrongly, most people don’t want to go to the emergency room — I’ve even had
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The challenge to balance career, kids By Melissa Stefanec MelissaStefanec@yahoo.com Tonight, I cried. Mind you, it wasn’t a “lock myself in the bathroom and
Little Cannellinis Dish Out Big Benefits
Beans are a big part of my weekly diet, for many reasons. But there was a time when I could barely imagine eating them,
A Cheap Death: How to Donate Your Body to Science
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about body donation programs? With little to no savings, I’m looking for a
One Fact You Should Know About Disability
By Deborah Banikowski Disability is something many people aren’t faced with in a direct way. The reality is, a 20-year-old worker currently has a
Healthcare in a Minute – October 2017
By George W. Chapman Hospitals Fail to Meet Expectations A report published by Kaufman, Hall and Associates revealed only 8 percent of 125 healthcare
What You Need to Know About Thyroid Storm
By Eva Briggs In the aftermath of two big storms — hurricanes Harvey and Irma — I’m inspired to write about a medical condition