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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
         that is no longer necessary.”,    the coronavirus prevention guidance      Email Subscriptions Available
         commented President Roach of the  from public health officials, we may be
         Alliance for Retired Americans.   able to avoid thousands of deaths and
                                           ensure there will be enough hospital         Interactive & Informative
           Deal Reached to End Surprise    space for COVID-19 patients,” said
         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
         legislation to protect patients from
         massive “surprise” medical bills. These                                                 Check It Out!
         bills can range anywhere from a few
         dollars to over $1,000, and affect
         uninsured and insured Americans. It                                             www.nbynews.com
         has not yet come to a vote, but House  News for Savvy Seniors Online
         Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA) said the
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