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‘I feel worse than animals’ – caregivers tell their stories Caregivers work intimately with the elderly. They bathe, dress and feed them and help with basic hygiene. But who looks out for the caregivers?

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Wage theft and other labor violations in senior residential care

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Popular Heartburn Drug (Zantac/Ranitidine) Tainted with a Carcinogen | The People's Pharmacy Is ranitidine (Zantac) tainted with a carcinogen called NDMA? Should it be recalled? The FDA says NDMA is in ranitidine, but no worries. We're not so sure.

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The Too-Good-To-Be-True Cancer Cure | On the Media | WNYC Studios After a week of spurious cancer cure claims, we revisit our Breaking News Consumer's Handbook: Health News Edition.

Tell your pharmacist about everything you take, over the counter, natural supplements, vitamins, cold & flu remedies...

Cough Remedy Plus Antidepressant Spark Scary Serotonin Syndrome! - The People's Pharmacy Drug interactions are more common than most people realize. Even something as seemingly safe as an OTC cough medicine can trigger scary serotonin syndrome.

Cohousers vote & are healthier!

Opinion | Modern Housing With Village Virtues With cohousing, communities are designed and organized for families to depend on one another.

Great article! Those conducting drug trials really need to broaden their approach to include minorities.

Clinical Trials Advocate Lisa Valtierra shares Why the Lack of Participation is a Public Health Issue | Black Health Matters ...

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Jelly Drops | James Dyson Award Hydrating treats for people with dementia

Spokanites one and all, come for Corbin's main fundraiser. It's lots of fun.

We are accepting items for our Oct. 6 Auction. If you have gently used or new items, gift cards or services that you would like to donate, please bring them to our office or call 509-327-1584 for a pick up. Tickets for the dinner & Auction are $35.00 and a table of 8 is $280.00 and may be picked up at the reception desk.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have some honesty and transparency?

The Myth of Drug Expiration Dates — ProPublica Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer.

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Plans emerge for South Hill cohousing development Spokane families will be able to have their privacy in their individual homes and build relationships in their community through several different shared spaces among residents. A common house will sit in the center of the community.

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6 Ways to Fix Mistakes on Your Medical Bills Fighting an incorrect medical bill can be tough, but consumers do have options. Consumer Reports recommends following these six steps for resolving medical billing mistakes.

Great article by Megan Homer and Ricardo Alonso Zaldivar. How is the ACA working or not working for you?

AP Exclusive: Modest premium hikes as 'Obamacare' stabilizes WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of people covered under the Affordable Care Act will see only modest premium increases next year, and some will get price cuts. That's the conclusion fr

Make sure you know the next steps in your recovery, who to contact with questions or problems. Can you perform activities of daily living, meaning dressing yourself, bathing yourself, etc. Are your vital stable? Can you cook and clean? Can you pick up your prescriptions or someone else going to get them?
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What to Do When the Hospital Discharges You Too Early Leaving early can put a patient’s health in peril.

For one of my hip replacement surgeries I wanted ceramic on ceramic. They denied it and I appealed. I thought my previous surgeon would be a good person for my appeal and it turned out he agreed with the insurance company. Very important to know who is on the appeal panel.

Seriously ill? Coverage denied? Here’s what you can do You’re really sick and need treatment, but your insurer is denying coverage -- here’s what to do

This article does a really good job of explaining all the nuances of prior authorizations and some of the problems you may experience. I can help, call 509-979-8208

Breaking Down a Prior Authorization - The People's Pharmacy Waiting for a prior authorization for your prescription can be frustrating. Here's an explanation of what they are and how they work.

I had this exact problem, my child had appendicitis a few days after their 18th birthday. I couldn't help with admissions or any other paperwork.

Will You Be Able to Help Your College-Age Child in a Medical Emergency? Learn how to be prepared in case your college student has a medical emergency. Consumer Reports tells you what to do.

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Get Involved with Health Advocacy in Spokane (July 31, 2018) Upcoming Event

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Valsartan Blood Pressure Pills Recalled over Cancer Concerns - The People's Pharmacy Has your doctor prescribed valsartan blood pressure pills to control hypertension. You may want to check to make sure your specific medicine has not been recalled.

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Do You Work in the Health Insurance Field? ProPublica and NPR Are Investigating the Industry and We’d Like Your Help. — ProPublica We need your perspective on the health insurance hustle.

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Seven Ways Patients Can Protect Themselves From Outrageous Medical Bills — ProPublica Experts in reducing charges for medical services say patients need to push for detailed answers up front about the true costs of their care.

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Prescriber Checkup Look Up The Doctors and Drugs in Medicare Part D

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Vital Signs ProPublica has accumulated a wealth of data from across the U.S. about how medicine is really practiced. Get to know your health care provider better and sign up for notifications every time we update the data or if something important changes.

What has been your experience? I just got bills of about $1000 for an emergency department visit for a nose bleed. I just sat there with a clamp on my nose.

Why Your Health Insurer Doesn’t Care About Your Big Bills — ProPublica Patients may think their insurers are fighting on their behalf for the best prices. But saving patients money is often not their top priority. Just ask Michael Frank.

I hear about the high cost of prescriptions all the time. Please share.

Have You Had Difficulty Paying For or Accessing Prescription Drugs? We Want to Hear From You. — ProPublica ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

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The U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative: Family History Initiative My Family Health Portrait is the Web-based tool from NHGRI and the U.S. Surgeon General's Family History Initiative that helps you create your own family health history. Using any computer, an Internet connection and an up-to-date Web browser, you provide your health information to build a drawing o...

Promising research, what do you think?

Mice on Aspirin Avoid Alzheimer's. Will You? - The People's Pharmacy A study that put mice on aspirin found that they developed less plaque and fewer tangles in their brains. This condition is designed to mimic Alzheimer disease. Now we need trials in people.

A very well-done study on vitamin D and colorectal cancer. It’s long and detailed. If you have questions about your health call me, 509– 979–8208.

Large international study links blood vitamin D levels to colorectal cancer risk A new study authored by scientists from more than 20 medical centers and organizations finds that higher circulating vitamin D concentrations are significantly associated with lower colorectal cancer risk.

Listen to the doctors complain about how doctor visits go. One solution is to call me, I can help interpret doctor speak and take notes while you interact with your healthcare provider.

Podcast: The new & (un)improved doctor-patient relationship The doctor-patient relationship is a key determinant of the quality of our health care. But this relationship is changing quickly, and may actually be endangered. What does that mean for patients and providers? And what can we do about it?

Knowing what to ask the pharmacist may help you save money on medications.

'Gag Clauses' Stop You From Getting the Lowest Rx Prices 'Gag Clauses' stop pharmacists from giving you a lower price on your meds. Consumer Reports tells you how to fix it.

Are your medications expensive? Maybe this one will save you more.

Find a new low price for your medication Use Blink Health to find prescription drug prices, discounts and information. The Blink Price is accepted at local pharmacies serving every community across America.

Are your medications expensive? See how much you can save on this site.

Prescription Prices, Coupons & Pharmacy Information - GoodRx Compare prescription drug prices and find coupons at more than 60,000 US pharmacies. Save up to 80% instantly!

Some great tips for saving money on medications. Pharmacists can be your best friend.

How to Pay Less for Your Meds Consumer Reports looks at the burden of high drug costs, reports on why this is happening and how it can be stopped, and what you can do now to pay less for your meds.