By Gwenn Voelckers Question from a reader: I’ve been divorced for about a year now, and struggle with loneliness. I miss the friends we
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‘Surprise’ Bills —Senate Health Committee to Deal with Problem
By George W. Chapman These are bills sent to you by providers who, unbeknownst to you, are non-participating providers in your insurance plan. They
Can Italian Sausage Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Our nation’s Italian sausage consumption skyrockets during summer months — who can blame us? The irresistible aroma of sizzling sausage sends our taste buds
Now Onward to Chicago!
By Jenna Schifferle jenna.schifferle@gmail.com On a cool, hazy May morning, I started passing people. Ten miles in to a half marathon, and I felt
How a Government Pension Might Reduce Your Social Security Benefits
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, As a teacher for 20 years, I receive a pension from a school system that did not withhold
Medicare For All…
By George W. Chapman Thanks in large part to Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, “Medicare For All” — or universal healthcare —
Summer and Spirituality: Uplifting Those Who Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers The anticipation of warm summer evenings. New growth. Budding possibilities. What better time to seize the moment and make vital changes
Eye Doctor George Kornfeld Focuses on Low Vision
George Kornfeld, a low vision optometrist, received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Yeshiva University and graduated from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry in
Medical Billing Career: Great Entry-Level Job
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant After patients see a medical provider and before they receive a statement or bill from their health insurance company, the
Great Summer Food Watermelon
What makes it so good for you By Anne Palumbo Although National Watermelon Day falls on Aug. 3, we’re featuring watermelon today because warm