Posted on: 22nd Oct 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
It Pays to Compare Using Medicare’s New Plan Finder During Open Enrollment Explore your options before Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7 Medicare’s Open Enrollment period is the one time of year for you to review your current Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription coverage and see if you have better options based on changes to the current plans, your budget or your health needs. The Open Enrollment period, from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, gives everyone with Medicare the... View Article
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Read MorePosted on: 08th Oct 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
Safe and Sound 5 ways to reduce safety risks for young children As parents, one of your top priorities is the safety and well-being of your children. With all the potential pitfalls of day-to-day life, however, navigating the risks can be difficult. These everyday safety tips can help you navigate everything from car seat safety to baby-proofing and safe sleep, keeping your child out of harm’s way as much as possible from birth through his or her toddler years.... View Article
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Read MorePosted on: 03rd Oct 2019 | Posted in: Health Library
From the classroom to the internet, bullying can lead to children developing a poor self-image or lead to bullying others. In fact, members of Generation Z believe bullying is the biggest issue facing their generation, according to new data. A survey of American youth ages 6-17, commissioned by the Boy Scouts of America, the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, found bullying ranked as the top concern for young people in their own communities, across... View Article
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Read MorePosted on: 01st Oct 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
‘Facility fees,’ common to hospitals, are spreading to doctor practices, clinics, and surgery centers. Here’s how to fight them. When Dan Sokol saw an orthopedist for shoulder pain in January 2018, he got an X-ray and then a cortisone shot to treat what the doctor said was bursitis. It all took less than 30 minutes at the doctor’s office, and his shoulder pain went away. So a few weeks later when Sokol, a 61-year-old bank credit officer who lives... View Article
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