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June 29, 2017
Category
Jordan Rau, Kaiser Health News
While most Medicaid enrollees are children, pregnant women and non-elderly adults, long-term services such as nursing homes account for 42 percent of all Medicaid spending. Even if Congress does not repeal the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid will remain a target for cuts, experts say. READ MORE » 
Food
Debbie Moose
When food magazines recently began declaring collards “the new kale,” I was skeptical. I thought, “Are you out of your New York foodie minds?” READ MORE » 
Perspective
Marge Speidel
Jan was born with polio in 1955, a month before the Salk vaccine came into use. If someone comments on her gait, she responds, “I had polio, and I limp.” Matter of factly — no trace of self-pity. READ MORE » 
Health
Fred Cicetti
Noroviruses are highly contagious and are usually found in contaminated food or drinks, but they also live on surfaces. They can be spread through contact with an infected person. READ MORE » 
Creative Writing
Betsey Wood
The thought struck me that perhaps I could become an artist’s model! I flew down and waddled through the open door of the shop where a sculptor was at his work. He gave me a cordial greeting, then asked if perchance I would like to pose for him. READ MORE » 
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