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2015 Medicare- Know the Benefits You’re Entitled to at the Best Price!

Posted on November 24, 2014

This is a guest post written by Amy Bigelow. Medicare’s Open-Enrollment Period Runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2014 During this time, beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. It’s time to enroll in Part … Continue reading →

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Word to the Wise: Be Aware of Tick- and Mosquito-borne Diseases

Posted on July 31, 2014

Mid-summer is upon us and it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors! However, trekking through woods and trail does come with a caveat. This is also the time of year we have to worry about vector-borne diseases. A “vector-borne disease” … Continue reading →

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Be Careful when Taking Acetaminophen!

Posted on March 28, 2014

For years, acetaminophen has been widely used and considered safe for lowering fever and relieving aches and pains. Advertised as the pain reliever most recommended by doctors, Tylenol is typically found in every medicine cabinet. However, people need to be … Continue reading →

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RN HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE CASE REVIEW: Prescriptions, Your Pharmacist and Best Ways to Avoid Mistakes

Posted on March 27, 2013

If you’ve ever gotten the wrong prescription, you know that it can be costly and a nuisance at the very least. But did you know that medication errors can cause harm and even be fatal? Medication errors that cause harm … Continue reading →

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Heart Disease & Women: 7 Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

Posted on February 28, 2013

Over my 25 years as a Registered Nurse , I have seen cases where women present signs of a heart attack, yet treatment is delayed.  This is often because the warning signs are more subtle in women.  Women also tend … Continue reading →

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What are Accountable Care Organizations- the Short Version

Posted on February 16, 2013

Is the term “Accountable Care Organization” popping up in your conversations about health care and insurance? Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are on the horizon, so it’s important to know what they are. Accountable Care Organizations are groups of doctors, hospitals, … Continue reading →

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Affordable Care Act- 2013 Timeline

Posted on February 6, 2013

With President Obama at the helm for another term, you can be sure that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is here to stay! Action by the federal government, hospitals and providers is underway to fully implement each phase … Continue reading →

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Nurses & Providers: Get to Know the HITECH Act

Posted on February 5, 2013

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act is an important part of President Obama’s stimulus package—known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This act represents the first significant commitment of federal resources to … Continue reading →

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