ANSWER: Admission vs. observation can have a major impact on the out of pocket cost for care. Prior to the Affordable Care Act hospitals were not held accountable for the number of readmissions that occurred within a 30 day period, which factored in driving up the cost of healthcare. The ACA now emphasizes “performance”, hospitals … Continued

By Linda McAndrew RN, BSN • Director of Nursing In both the Christian and Jewish religion, Easter and Passover are considered to be two of the most important holidays of the year. Both of these holidays signify hope and transformation and both play an important part in family life. How can we help seniors with … Continued

By Susan Heckler Any type of loss or trauma throws your entire life into a tailspin. The loss of a loved one can particularly impact your emotional and physical health. When you are under stress, ever notice a change in your blood pressure? It also throws off your cholester- ol levels, brain chemistry, blood sugar … Continued

By Cassandra Mayall Synthetic cannabinoids (“synthetic marijuana,” “Spice,” “K2”) are various manmade chemicals that some people may use as an alternative to marijuana. These seemingly inno- cent little packages of “fake weed” can cause serious side effects that are very different from those of marijuana. Synthetic cannabinoid products can be toxic. As a result, people … Continued

Submitted By. Drs. Joseph Nappi, DC and Sam Joniz, ND Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that cannot be made by the body therefore it must be attained from the diet. It is a powerful antioxidant which helps prevent oxidative stress, and plays a key role in the formation of collagen. When administered by intravenous … Continued

Nichole Chobin, East Windsor, NJ resident and nationally recognized MS patient, advocate and speaker, will attend a legislative day in DC. Nichole is a fighter and on a mission to spread awareness and help others. Diagnosed in 2006, Nichole works to continue and maintain a daily life of normalcy due to this life-altering disease. She … Continued

Perched on a rock above a gushing waterfall, this historic house was built for a Pittsburgh family by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1930s, ingeniously designed to blend harmoniously into the tranquil and beautiful woods around it. Wright is regarded as one of American architecture’s most influential figures. During his de- cades-long career as … Continued

Dogs have an excellent sense of smell, so much better than our human noses. Dogs have 25 times more smell receptors than humans, boosting their smelling ability by 100,000 times. It is a true fact that that a dog’s olfactory abilities are so great that he can potentially sniff out cancer in humans. The brain … Continued

By Stephanie Maglio Here are some helpful tips that will keep kids safe and help both your family and your new pet adjust: Take your pet for a checkup as soon as possible. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, a breeder, shelter, or pet store should allow you to have an animal examined and … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki Saving for retirement is a big financial goal. If you are just getting started or looking for ways to increase your retirement saving, you can now put more into your retirement savings. The IRS raised contribution limits for 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans and the federal Thrift Savings Plan from $18,500 to … Continued