Month: October 2016

Healthcare

2016 Breast Cancer

MsConcerned

Good morning my final thoughts as we come to a close on this year’s #October #Awareness of #BreastCancer #Survivors and those that unwillingly surrendered to the war.  As I walked around the mall this morning in the quietness, I saw many stores. I coveted a lot of items, I hoped for funds to purchase items I didn’t need. I saw elderly folk walking and getting their exercise on. I thought to myself, gosh if only I could muster up the energy to have a desire to be healthier.  I talked for a while with Christine Hubbard, the #MoreThanPink representative located … Continue reading 2016 Breast Cancer

Politics

Hillary Clinton Urges Early Voting During Charlotte Campaign Stop – WCCB Charlotte

MsConcerned

With just over two weeks until Election Day, both Presidential candidates are campaigning hard in key battleground states, including North Carolina. Wendy Williamson Source: Hillary Clinton Urges Early Voting During Charlotte Campaign Stop – WCCB Charlotte Continue reading Hillary Clinton Urges Early Voting During Charlotte Campaign Stop – WCCB Charlotte

Healthcare

Premiums, Deductibles, Copay: The Millennial’s Guide To Health Insurance

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In most circumstances, milestone birthdays are a cause for celebration. From the sweet sixteen, to the official foray into “adulthood” at eighteen, to the first (legal) drink at midnight on the […] Premium: Consider this your monthly insurance payment, which guarantees that you will have coverage for the amount of time in the terms of your insurance agreement. If you have coverage through your employer, this will most likely come directly out of your paycheck. Deductible: This is the maximum amount of money you will have to pay out of pocket. After this amount, the insurance company is responsible for your … Continue reading Premiums, Deductibles, Copay: The Millennial’s Guide To Health Insurance

Education1 Comment

Do Schools Kill Creativity – Ted

MsConcerned

I heard a great story recently — I love telling it — of a little girl who was in a drawing lesson. She was six, and she was at the back, drawing, and the teacher said this girl hardly ever paid attention, and in this drawing lesson, she did. The teacher was fascinated. She went over to her, and she said, “What are you drawing?” And the girl said, “I’m drawing a picture of God.” And the teacher said, “But nobody knows what God looks like.” And the girl said, “They will, in a minute.” You don’t think of Shakespeare … Continue reading Do Schools Kill Creativity – Ted

Community

Department of Social Services Food and Nutrition Update – Hurrican Matthews Deadline

MsConcerned

  Oct 17, 2016 Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries in eastern North Carolina who lost food because of Hurricane Matthew now have an additional 10 days to request replacement benefits. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the period for Food and Nutrition Services recipients to request replacement benefits to Oct. 28 if they experienced food losses that can be attributed to the hurricane. Food and Nutrition Services beneficiaries experiencing food loss should report the loss to their County Department of Social Services to determine if they qualify for replacement benefits by Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. Beneficiaries unable to contact … Continue reading Department of Social Services Food and Nutrition Update – Hurrican Matthews Deadline