Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

A Quote From Bruce Feiler About the Importance of Expressing Love Every Day

Plus a lovely heart made from leaves and flowers from SevenPonds
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Over 1 Million Years of Young Life Lost Due to Drug Overdose, Study Shows

Young people are succumbing to drug overdoses at an unacceptable rate

A new analysis of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. shows that young people between the ages of 10-24 lost a total of over 1 million cumulative years of life to drug overdoses between 2014 and 2019. Led by Dr. … Continue reading

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“A Quote from Linda Blachman About Mothers With Cancer

Plus a beautiful Valentine's themed heart from SevenPonds
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CMS to Reconsider Historic Medicare Rate Hike

Driven in large part by the cost of the new Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, the rate adjustment may decrease as the projected price falls.

In November 2021, The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a historic increase in Medicare Part B premiums, from $148.50 in 2021 to $170.10 in 2022. The agency justified the 14.5% increase, the largest in the history of the … Continue reading

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“If you’re always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.”

~ Maya Angelou
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A Quote From Rania Naim About Endings and Beginnings

Plus a beautiful handmade heart made of leaves and flowers from SevenPonds
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