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What is Internal Medicine

There seems to be a considerable amount of confusion over just what internal medicine is. A doctor of internal medicine is called an internist. Don’t mistake them with “interns,” who are doctors right out of medical school and in their first year of residency training. […]

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Report on Hospice Care Shows Cost and Quality Differences Between Nonprofit and For-profit Hospices.

Courtesy Home Hospice of Grayson A report released by the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation (NPHI) highlights several cost and quality differences between for-profit and nonprofit hospices serving Medicare beneficiaries. The report, prepared by the […]

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Treating Hearing Loss––Who You Should See and What Steps You Should Take

Hearing is one of the body’s most remarkable senses. It integrates with our brain to help us connect with the world around us. Made up of a complex system of delicate and synchronous parts, it’s easy to take this vital sense for granted. If any of these components aren’t working properly, the result could be hearing loss. For 48 million Americans––or nearly one in five, ages 12 and older––this is precisely the case. […]

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Who’s Performing Your Surgery?

Who is Performing Your Surgery?

The Difference Between Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and those who Aren’t

Not all plastic surgeons are the same. Here, you can find out the difference between the certification (or lack thereof) and what that means for you as a patient. […]

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What is Your Most Important Estate Planning Document?

What is Your Most Important Estate Planning Document?

Assume that you and your husband have been happily married for 50 years. You have two children and you get along with them and their spouses. Imagine that! Your home and bank accounts and investments are in joint tenancy. Life insurance and IRAs are paid to the surviving spouse, otherwise to your children equally. […]

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How to avoid ATM skimmers

Beware of ATM Skimmers

It’s been said many times, but bears repeating: If you notice anything out of the ordinary at an ATM, don’t use it. That might seem like a hassle, but it’s a lot better than your card being skimmed. […]