Why our American Medical System is broken.
Maura takes Trileptal for her seizures. It works well. Everyone has been happy with it. Maura tried the generic a few years ago. And by “tried it”, I mean we submitted our prescription for Trileptal...
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I just got a bill from the pediatrician. $641 for two well checks and two shots. The shots were the cheap part. Each well check cost $248. Can we say “sticker shock”? Our fantastic pediatrician in...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue about his son’s birth and discovery of a heart defect is making the rounds. I won’t lie – I’ve never wanted to hug a celebrity more than I did watching his video. I’m so glad...
View ArticleCan we discuss being able-bodied?
My daughter Maura is able-bodied. Her legs work fine. Her muscles are pretty strong. Her organs are doing awesome. Even her epilepsy has cleared up, gone into remission or whatever epilepsy does when...
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