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How to Donate Diabetes Supplies in Harvey’s Aftermath

Insulin Nation

Many in the diabetes community are eager to help those with diabetes affected by Tropical Storm Harvey, and some have written Facebook posts urging others to donate to Insulin For Life USA, which typically focuses on donating diabetes supplies after international disasters. While the reputation of Insulin For Life USA as an international medical aid organization is solid, I called to double-check that the organization was mounting a domestic relief effort to help those in the path of the storm i

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Health Partner or Care Partner?

Society for Participatory Medicine

Two stories for you: More than 20 years ago my oldest son was training to do development aid work in the bush of Zimbabwe. As part of his team training, he invited me to come give a talk about health with his team. I was a nurse and a paramedic at the time. I did the usual – wash your hands when you can, pay attention to the quality of the water you drink, let’s learn some basic first aid, and keep it zipped.

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How I Protect and Serve with Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin Nation

Some people believe that people with diabetes can’t be police officers, firefighters, or other public safety officers. I hope that my service—and the service of others with diabetes who risk their lives for the public good every day—prove the doubters wrong. While I was blocked from being a special agent for the government because of my diabetes, this condition has not stopped me in the past from successfully serving as a volunteer fireman, and it doesn’t stop me now from serving as a police off

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Everything You Want To Know About Virtual IRS Appeals and the ACA

ACA Times

For many Americans, tax appeals are a daunting process. Every year, the IRS Office of Appeals sees over 100,000 tax appeals travel across their desks from those taxpayers challenging the IRS with tax disputes ranging from the simple to the complex. However, it’s the right of Americans to state their case under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Getting it done, though, can be the real challenge.

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HIPAA Compliance: Can Your Organization Avoid Costly Government Penalties and Fines?

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

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How I Protect and Serve with Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin Nation

Some people believe that people with diabetes can’t be police officers, firefighters, or other public safety officers. I hope that my service—and the service of others with diabetes who risk their lives for the public good every day—prove the doubters wrong. While I was blocked from being a special agent for the government because of my diabetes, this condition has not stopped me in the past from successfully serving as a volunteer fireman, and it doesn’t stop me now from serving as a police off

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