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f f f f for Retiror Retired Americansed Americans lOnOctober 28, 2020, Clinton announced that she
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is on the Democratic slate of electors for the
state of New York in the 2020 election.
First Nursing Home Residents and measure should be included in a year- Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast
Staff Receive Covid Vaccinations in end funding package. Surprise medical On January 2, 2020, it was announced that
December bills happen when patients are rushed to Hillary Clinton would take up the position of
Seniors started getting their first an out-of-network hospital, or are Chancellor at Queen’s University Belfast after her
vaccinations at some long-term care simply unaware that a particular doctor husband had previously played a role in
facilities. In December, 90 of the most or technician does not participate in their the Northern Ireland peace process and the
vulnerable residents and 80 staff insurance plan. Until patients receive a signing of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
members received their first doses of bill after their hospital visit, they have Clinton became the 11th and first female
chancellor of the university, filling the
the Pfizer vaccine at a senior living no idea that they will be charged for position that had been vacant since 2018 after
home in Pompano Beach, Florida. A those portions of their care. “Surprise the death of her predecessor, Thomas J. Moran.
second dose will be required later. medical billing is a problem years in the Commenting on taking up the position, she said
More than 1,100 vaccination clinics at making,” said Executive Director Fiesta. that “the university is making waves
other long-term care facilities across “Patients should focus on their health, internationally for its research and impact and I
the country were scheduled to launch not have to try and figure out whether am proud to be an ambassador and help grow its
in December. CVS, Walgreens and providers in a hospital are covered by reputation for excellence”. can, by all the means you can, in all the ways
Clinton has been a lifelong Methodist,
other pharmacy retailers have been their insurance plan.” attending various churches throughout her you can.” In fact, Clinton repeated this saying
preparing for this massive undertaking lifetime and all are part of the United Methodist in her acceptance speech at the 2016
by hiring additional staff to help sort Covid-19 Measures Have Mitigated Flu Church and is currently a congregant at Democratic National Convention, adding that
her mother Dorothy “made sure I learned
out logistics. The vast majority of Outbreaks Metropolitan Community United Methodist [these] words from our Methodist faith”.
nursing homes in the United States did Flu season typically occurs during the Church in New York City. She has often been described in the popular
not start administering the fall and winter months, spiking between Clinton discussed her faith at 2014 United media as a polarizing figure.
vaccinations until December 21st. December and February. Health officials Methodist Women church rally at the Kentucky Newsweek editor Jon Meacham summed up the
That’s because many facilities opted to have been bracing for a so-called International Convention Center in Louisville, relationship between Clinton and the
take part in a federal program that uses “twindemic” of Covid-19 and seasonal Kentucky. She has openly discussed her American public by saying “Hillary Rodham
Christianity on several occasions, discussing for
pharmacy chains, such as CVS and influenza. So far, however, cases of flu in example the importance of loving one’s neighbor Clinton has been on the periphery or in the
middle of national life for decades ... she is
Walgreens, to treat their residents and the United States have been significantly as oneself, of helping the poor and “creating one of the most recognizable but least
staff. By February, it’s expected that lower than usual, with less than one- opportunities for others to be lifted up”. understood figures in American politics”
other seniors living independently – third the usual cases during early Professor Paul Kengor, author of God and Hillary Rodham Clinton’s reported net
anyone over age 65 – will be able to December. The flu kills 12,000 - 61,000 Hillary Clinton: A Spiritual Life has suggested that worth is approximately 45 million dollars.
ask their pharmacist for a vaccination, Americans in a typical year. Medical Clinton’s political positions are rooted in her
according to ABC News. Some states experts believe widespread mask faith. She often expresses a maxim often Photos and Copy Credits: Wikipedia
are also waiting to administer wearing, social distancing and attributed to John Wesley: “Do all the good you Commons
Moderna’s vaccine, which also gained lockdowns to combat the spread of the www.nbynews.com
emergency FDA approval in December. Covid virus have also reduced the
Moderna’s vaccine was administered transmission of the flu. Coupled with
closer to December 28th. “It’s uplifting decreased travel, the cancellation of large Refreshed for the
that so many older Americans are on indoor gatherings, and closing schools
track to receive the vaccination. also have had an effect. In addition,
“However, it will take time to preliminary data shows that about 70 Smart & Savvy Adult
vaccinate all Americans and in the million adults received the flu shot this
meantime it is critical that everyone year - 10 million more than last year.
continue to wear masks and practice “While it’s still too early in the season to
social distancing until the CDC says declare victory over the flu, if we follow
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Medical Bills Joseph Peters, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of
Key congressional committees have the Alliance. For Seniors, By Seniors, About Seniors
reached a bipartisan agreement on
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA) said the
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