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ACA open enrollment extended
DEC 18, 2017

ACA open enrollment extended

The healthcare.gov call center was overwhelmed on Friday, causing many people to qualify for an in-line extension.

For many, the last day was extended past Dec. 15 to call the marketplace to enroll. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) also announced that any FEMA declared disaster areas and people affected by hurricane Irma had an extension until Dec. 31.

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Boost your brain and maximize your memory these easy tips
DEC 11, 2017

Boost your brain and maximize your memory these easy tips

Feeling forgetful? Don’t fret. While we all have moments where it is hard to remember things, there are steps you can take to protect your mind and strengthen your memory. Working out your brain is similar to working out your body – the more you train, the stronger the muscle will become. The health experts at Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, are share a few tips to help you stay sharp and increase your memory power.

1. To stimulate your mind, switch up patterns in your routines, familiarize yourself with challenging topics or fuel your curiosity through exploring new activities. Just like the muscles in your body, your memory muscle - the brain – can become weak if you don’t take the necessary steps to keep it strong. Consider starting lessons to learn a new language or a musical instrument. Not only will you gain new skills, you’ll strengthen your brainpower in the process.

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Drivers should replace trunk junk for roadside emergency needs
DEC 8, 2017

Drivers should replace trunk junk for roadside emergency needs

 

 

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First white coat ceremony for NGU PA students
DEC 8, 2017

Kathryn E. Allen, 2016 NGU graduate from Sumter, is being cloaked during the NGU PA Medicine White Coat Ceremony on Friday.
   

The North Greenville University Physician Assistant (PA) medicine students began an academic tradition Friday at the Graduate School of Health Science at the Tim Brashier Campus at Greer.

The school held its first white coat ceremony for the Master of Medical Science in PA Studies students at Suber Road Baptist Church in Greer.

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Whittenberg's observation led to historic diaper drive, organization
DEC 4, 2017

Ernestine Whittenberg, left, founded the Diaper Bank of the Carolinas.
 
 

A baby with a dirty diaper, apparently hours old, crawled across the floor.

Ernestine Whittenberg noticed. She was visiting the home as a parent educator for the Greenville County Schools.

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