World AIDS Day – December 1
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year. This day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It allows people to show …
The Insurance Lobby Has Undermined the Law Again
Surprise, Surprise… Last year, Healthcare providers helped Congress pass the “No Surprises Act”…protecting patients from surprise bills when insurance companies don’t fairly cover health care costs. The law specifically created …
The Big Insurance Lobby is Finding New Ways To Underpay For Your Care
By law, a patient is protected by the Prudent Layperson Standard from having to pay unreasonably high out-of-network rates in emergency situations. However, big insurance companies outright defied these laws and made …
Big Insurance Lobby is Finding New Ways To Keep Your Money While Reducing Your Coverage
Last year, Congress finally passed provisions of the “No Surprises Act”, protecting patients from being directly charged for services gone underpaid by insurers. No surprise here, but insurance companies have figured out …
Keeping Your Family Safe During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about celebrating and having a great time with family and friends. Food is a big part of the day. The rituals of preparing food and serving our …
COVID Pneumonia
Pneumonia resulting from COVID-19 is a serious health concern. The scientific community has focused on the clinical and radiological characteristics of COVID pneumonia which is life-threatening. Be prepared to identify …
Strep Throat Symptoms
Are you or your child suffering from a sore throat? Viruses, allergens, bacteria, different irritants such as household chemicals, or chronic postnasal drip can be one of many things that …
Pandemic Anxiety in Children
In 2019, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it produced fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. While the pandemic weighs heavy on everyone’s minds, we see how it is affecting our children. According …
COVID-19 and ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Acute respiratory distress syndrome or ARDS is a life-threatening lung injury that causes fluid to leak into the lungs. ARDS usually occurs in people who have significant injuries or those …
November is National Diabetes Month
According to the American Diabetes Organization, approximately 34 million children and adults have diabetes in the United States. Diabetes is growing at an epidemic rate, and this alarming growth is …
Preventing Eye Injuries at Home
Preventing eye injuries at home starts with a plan. Re-evaluate your daily practices and correct bad habits that put your vision at risk. Awareness is the first step to maintaining …
Does My Child Have Pink Eye?
Children lead a social life where they meet hundreds of other children and adults on a daily basis. From school to playtime, they are always surrounded by people. While that …